Future Tense
Discussing the future using going to
We say something is going to happen when it has already been planned.
For example:-
Q) Are you going to fly to Germansy?
A) No, we're going to drive.
We also use it to show something has already been decided.
For example:-
"We're going to buy a new car next year."
We also use going to when we can see something is about to happen.
For example:-
"Look at that cloud. I think it's going to rain."
"Watch out! He's going to crash into that tree!"
You can also use going to to predict the future based upon the evidence now.
For example:-
"It looks as though Manchester United are going to win the European cup.
"I think my friend Louise is going to have a baby."
!Note
Thanks to Ken Anderson for pointing out the following:-
"I'm going to Germany." isn't really the future tense. You would have to say "I'm going to go to
Discussing the future using shall/will
When we give information about the future or predict future events that are not certain we usually use shall/will.
For example:-
Q) Who do you think will win the election?" A) "I'm not sure but I think the current party will win."
We can also use shall/will to make promises for the future.
When leaving work I would say - "Goodnight, I'll (I will) see you tomorrow."
Shall/Will is often used when we just decide to do something.
For example:-
The phone is ringing - If I decide to answer the phone I would say - "I'll (I will) get it."
It can also be used in formal situations to express planned events and is preferred in formal written English.
For example:-
The party will start at 10.00pm.
Future Simple
S + will/shall + v .1
We sometimes use the simple present form to discuss future events. Especially when talking about official events that happen at a set time such as timetables, meetings, itineraries, programmes etc.
For example:
Q) "What time does the train leave?" A) "It leaves at 17.30."
Q) "What time does the meeting begin tomorrow?" A) "It begins at 8.00am."
Q) "What time do you arrive at the airport tomorrow?" A) "I arrive at 6.30pm."
Future Continuous
S + will/shall + V .to be + V.ing
The future continuous tense is the present continuous tense recycled. It is often used to ask about and discuss future arrangements or plans with just the addition of a future time, but you only use it when these arrangements are certain.
For example:
Q) What are you doing next week?" A) "I'm working."
Q) What's he doing tomorrow?" A) "He's playing tennis."
The present continuous tense is also used to talk about and make future appointments and arrangements using the words go or come....
For example:
Q) When are you coming to see me?" A) "Next week."
Q) What are you doing tomorrow?" A) "I'm going to the dentist."
...and using verbs of arrival and departure.
"We're arriving in
"The train leaving from platform one is the 2.45 to
The Future Continuous (will be doing)
The use of 'will be doing' in a sentence is often referred to as the future continuous. It is used to talk about activities that will be happening at a particular time or over a particular time in the future.
For example:
Next week we will be having a party. Can you come?
You can also use it (or the present continuous form) to talk about future plans.
For example:
We will be leaving here at 7.30pm.
Future Perfect
S + will/shall + have + V .3
You can use the present perfect simple form to say that something will have happened by a certain time in the future.
"This time next year I will have finished my exams."
Future Perfect Continuous
S + will/shall + have been + V.ing
You can use the present perfect continuous form to say how long something will have been happening by a certain time in the future.
"This time next year I will have been teaching English for 9 years."
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