1. THE FUTURE: WILL GOING TO
PRESENT CONTINUOUS

2. will he? ‘will’ - + will will not (won’t) (´ll) ?
I think he´ll be late for school
She won´t like the red dress, she prefers blue
Will it rain tomorrow?

3. ‘going to’ - + not be going to + inf be going to + inf. be + subject?
be + subject
+going to
+inf.?
I´m going to work in a Japanese restaurant
We aren´t going to stay very long at the party
Is your mother coming to visit you next weekend?

4. ‘present continuous’ + be + -ing - not be + -ing be + subject + -ing?
I´m meeting some friends at the pub tonight
He isn´t coming to class tomorrow, he´s ill
Are they leaving on Friday?

5. ‘will’ Use it for: 1. Future predictions based on opinion:
He´s not a great player but I think he´ll win the match
2. Sudden decisions:
I won´t have an apple, I´ll have a peach
3. Offers: I´ll do the washing-up for you
4. Promises: Don´t worry, I won´t tell your secret

6. ‘going to’ Use it for: 1. Future predictions based on evidence:
It´s really sunny so I think it´s going to be hot today
2. Future plans:
I ´m going to pick up my brother at the airport this afternoon

7. ‘present continuous’ Use it for:
1. Future arrangements, something we have planned for a fixed time or place. You often use it with a time expression (next week, tomorrow, tonight, on Monday…) :
I´m leaving to Paris next Sunday
(also: I ´m going to leave to Paris next Sunday)

8. Contrast will / going to
Kate: ‘Anna’s in hospital.’
Ben: ‘Is she?
Ben: ‘I know.
I’ll visit
her tomorrow.’
I’m going to
visit her tomorrow.’

9. ‘My bag is so heavy.’ ‘I’ll carry / I’m going to carry it for you.’
I bought some warm boots because I’ll go / I’m going skiing.
‘Tony’s back from his holiday.’ ’Is he? I’ll give / I’m going to give him a ring.’
‘What are you doing tonight?’ ‘We’ll see / We’re going to see a play at the theatre.’
You can tell me your secret. I won’t tell / I’m not going to tell anyone.
Congratulations! I hear you’ll get married / you’re going to get married.
‘I need to post these letters.’ ‘I’ll go/ I’m going shopping soon. I’ll post / I’m going to post them for you.’
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10. ‘will’ / ‘going to’
A Why are you turning on the television? B _________________ the news. (I/watch)
A Why are you filling that bucket with water? B ________________ the car. (I/wash)
A What would you like to eat? B ________ a sandwich, please. (I/ have)
A Hello. Can I speak to Jim, please? B Just a minute. _______ him. (I / get)
A I don’t know how to use this camera. B It’s easy. ________ you (I / show)
I’m going to watch
I’m going to wash
I’ll have
I’ll get
I’ll show

11. 6.”I´ve got a headache” “I _________ (bring) you an aspirin”.
7. Tomorrow Rachel and I________________ (play) tennis.
8. Your bags are heavy. I__________(carry) one for you.
9. “I´m very hungry” “ I__________ (make) you a cheese sandwich”.
10.They _________________(arrive) at about 4 this afternoon.
will bring
are going to play
will carry
will make
´re going to arrive