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B1 · English Grammar

Future
Forms

I think it will rain. I'm going to study law.

will going to present progressive
The four forms

Four ways to talk about the future

will
predictions, spontaneous decisions, offers
going to
intentions/plans, predictions based on evidence
present progressive
fixed arrangements with another person
simple present
scheduled events — timetables, programs
Will

Predictions & spontaneous decisions

I think it will rain tomorrow. (prediction)
She won't make that mistake again. (negative prediction)
I'll have the pasta, please. (decided right now)
Going To

Plans & predictions with evidence

I'm going to study law. (intention — already decided)
It's not going to rain. (look at the clear sky — evidence now)
Are you going to travel this summer?
Arrangements & schedules

Two more future forms

He's seeing her tomorrow. (fixed plan with someone — present progressive)
School starts at 9 a.m. (timetable — simple present)
The train doesn't leave until tomorrow morning.
⚠ Watch out

Common mistakes

I ^ going to study tonight.

I'm going to study tonight.

The film wills start at 8.

The film will start at 8. (no -s)

I will to call you later.

I will call you later. (no "to")

She ^ going to travel next month.

She's going to travel next month.

Now it's your turn

Let's
practice.

Say the answer out loud — then tap to check.

Practice 1
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Fill the gap

Look at those clouds — it(evidence now)
I think Brazil(prediction)the match.
The train(timetable)at 6 a.m. sharp.
I(arrangement)Sarah for coffee tomorrow.
Okay, I(decided now)the blue one.
Practice 2
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Spot the mistake

Look at those clouds — it is going toA rain, soB take an umbrella beforeC you will leaveD.

Dwill leave → leave

✓ no will after before / when / until

My flight leaveA at seven tomorrow morning, soB I am takingC a taxi atD five.

AMy flight leave → My flight leaves

✓ a timetable future still needs -s

That's the doorbell — don'tA get up, I am going toB answer itC myselfD.

Bam going to → will

✓ a decision made now → will

Practice 3
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Complete the sentence

I think it will rain
I'm going to study law
We're having dinner with my parents
The film starts
Speak & write

Your turn

Use will / going to / present progressive / simple present.

What are your plans for this weekend?
Make a prediction about the weather tomorrow.
Tell me about an arrangement you already have with someone.
What time does your favorite class start each week?
Recap

Remember this

will
predictions, spontaneous
going to
plans, evidence-based
present progressive
arrangements with others
simple present
timetables, schedules

Ask: is this a guess, a plan, an arrangement, or a fixed schedule?

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