1. Ways of expressing the future

2. Going To Be+going to + verb Plans/Intentions: 1. I am going to travel in July 2.I’m going to do the shopping this afternoon Prediction/Evidence 1.It is going to rain 2.Look, it is going to snow 3.She is going to fall into the pool

3. Future Arrangements BE+ING Present continuous Future Arrangements, involves another person or an organisation 1.I am visiting my mum tonight 2.I’m seeing the dentist tomorrow, I made the appointment last week 3.He is playing tennis on Monday 4.He is having dinner with Maria on Friday evening.

4. Will+Verb = Future simple Offer: 1.I will help you Promise: 1.I will always love you 2.I won’t forget you 3.I’ll write to you every day Prediction (no evidence) Instant decision Requests Will you help me with my homework? I think Brazil will win the next world cup (your opinion) That’s the phone ringing I’ll get it! I will answer it Requests, Offers, Promises, Predictions, Instant decision

5. Action in progress in the future Will be + ing = Future continuous 1.Tomorrow night at 8 pm I will be watching my favourite soap opera 2. Don’t phone me at 9pm because I’ll be having dinner.

6. Fixed Event/Timetable Present Simple The flight leaves at 10pm The flight to Paris takes off at 6 pm My favourite programme is on TV on Mondays