FUTURE FORMS Be going to + verb (Simple Future) Prior Plans – I’m going to take a vacation to Hawaii Will + verb (Simple Future) Promises/Willingness Predictions/Guesses – Look at the dark rain clouds nearby It’s going to rain soon 1) I know this math is difficult I’ll help you with it later today 2) The phone is ringing I’ll get it! Decision made in the moment – A: We are going to eat out tonight Do you want to come with us? B: Sure, I’ll come I’ll get my coat Predictions/Guesses – The Brazilian soccer team is the best They will win the next World Cup Intentions/Plans – I’ll fly to Boston next week Present Progressive Future Plans already arranged – I’m traveling to Chicago next month I have a meeting that I must attend Definite Intention A: What are you going to this evening? B: After work, I’m meeting a friend of mine We are going shopping for new shoes Simple Present Schedules – The bus leaves at 6:00am tomorrow morning Be on time, please! Future Progressive I’m going to Chicago next week I’ll be staying at the Ritz Hotel I’ll be attending a business meeting Also – be going to be + -ing form can be used: I’m going to be traveling to Chicago next week I’m going to be staying at the Ritz Hotel Future Perfect By the time I turn 40, I will have gone on a safari in Africa By the end of this semester at SSALI, we will have finished many chapters in this grammar book Also the students will have taken the proficiency exam to determine if they are ready for the next level Modals Some Modals refer to future time – I might see my friends this weekend I may take a vacation at the end of the month