This lesson explains how to talk about the future in English using Will, Be Going To, and Present Continuous. It shows the differences between spontaneous decisions, planned intentions, and fixed arrangements. conversation.
1️⃣ WILL – for spontaneous decisions, promises, predictions
✅Key words / phrases:
I think… I think it will rain tomorrow.
Maybe / Perhaps - Maybe she will come later.
I hope / I promise / I will help you.
Don’t worry / I’m sure / I believe - I’m sure it will be fine.
Instant decision - I forgot my homework! I’ll do it now.
2️⃣ BE GOING TO – for plans/intentions and evidence-based predictions
✅Key words / phrases:
Plan / Intend / Want / Decide - I’m going to start a new book.
Next week / Tomorrow / Soon - We’re going to visit our grandparents next week.
Look at… / See… / Evidence - Look at those clouds! It’s going to rain.
Already / Soon / In a few days - He’s going to travel to Italy soon.
3️⃣ PRESENT CONTINUOUS – for fixed arrangements in the near future
✅Key words / phrases:
At 5 o’clock / Tomorrow morning / Next Monday - I’m meeting my friend tomorrow.
Arranged / Scheduled / Fixed - We’re having a meeting at 3 pm.
Leaving / Visiting / Doing (with personal plan) - She’s visiting her aunt on Sunday.
For appointments or personal plans - I’m seeing the dentist next week.