Futures in English by ISABEL MORENO PIÑUEL

Future with present simple

isabelmorpin — 2023-11-27 11:12:18 UTC

´We use the present simple for something scheduled:

We have a lesson next Monday.
The train arrives at 6.30 in the morning.
The holidays start next week.
It's my birthday tomorrow.

Future with present continuous

isabelmorpin — 2023-11-27 11:13:39 UTC

´We can use the present continuous for plans or arrangements:

I'm playing football tomorrow.
They are coming to see us tomorrow.
We're having a party at Christmas.

"going to" for plans

isabelmorpin — 2023-11-27 11:15:11 UTC

The future with 'going to' is used to express planned events or intentions. These events or intentions are decided on before the moment of speaking.

Frank is going to study Medicine.
Where are they going to stay when they come?
She isn't going to buy the new house afterall.

"going to" for predictions

isabelmorpin — 2023-11-27 11:16:25 UTC

Based on Physical Evidence.

Oh no! Look at those clouds. It's going to rain.

Be careful! You're going to drop those dishes!

"will" for predictions

isabelmorpin — 2023-11-27 11:18:19 UTC

In ten years time people will have bigger heads
She won't win the election

In the future all people will work from home

"Will" for offers and promises

isabelmorpin — 2023-11-27 11:19:42 UTC

Will you marry me?
I'll help you with your homework after class

I'll make you a sandwich.
They'll help you if you want.

"Will" for sudden decisions

isabelmorpin — 2023-11-27 11:21:35 UTC

when you don’t have the certain previously

The phone is ringing, I will answer it.

Don’t worry I will help you

after class

Isabel Moreno Piñuel

isabelmorpin — 2023-11-27 11:45:25 UTC

Profesora de inglés en la escuela oficial de idiomas de Zamora