SIMPLE FUTURE Simple Future has two different forms in English: "will" and "be going to." These different meanings might seem too abstract at first, but with time and practice, the differences will become clear Both "will" and "be going to" refer to a specific time in the future Even though most native speakers use these two interchangeably, "will", also referred as simple future, has some grammatical differences from "going to" (planned future) Even if you misuse them, a native speaker is going to understand you without any problems Uses Will Be going to Future decisions A spontaneous decision E.x - A: Oh, you have left the door open B: Have I? I will go and shut it - “We need some paper for the photocopier.” “Okay, I’ll go and get some.” Express a Plan what somebody has already decided or arranged to in the future (Prior plan) E.x - Ann is traveling to New York next week - I’m going to drive to work today - They are going to move to Manchester - A: Why is Betty in a hurry? B: Because she is going to meet her brother at the station at six Prediction An opinion, hope, uncertainty or assumption regarding the future - It will be a nice day tomorrow - I think Brazil will win the World Cup - I’m sure you will enjoy the film - I hope you will come to my When we can see that something is likely to happen: there is aconcrete evidence - Be careful! You are going to fall - Look at those black clouds I think it’s going to rain - I don't feel well I think party I'm going to throw up (throw up = vomit) We generally use "will" for - She is standing at the prediction with the following edge of the cliff, she is verbs and phrases: going to fall Believe , expect , hope , - Germany have just think , wonder , I’m sure , I’m scored England are going afraid, I’m certain, 'probably', to lose again 'possibly', 'I think', 'I hope' .etc - I believe he will pass the exam - I hope he won’t leave us - I am afraid he will fail the exam - Do you think they will divorce? - The boss won't be very happy - I'm certain he'll a good job - She'll probably be a great success - I'll possibly come but I may not get back in time I think we'll get on well We use "will" for prediction in the remote future - A: How is he, doctor? B: Don’t worry He will get better - A: The bridge is not so safe B: Yes One day it will break down - Mary will get married in two years Voluntary action Use for scientific predictions - In the future, people will have bigger brain "Will" often suggests that a speaker will something voluntarily A voluntary action is one the speaker offers to for someone else Often, we use "will" to respond to someone else's complaint or request for help We also use "will" when we request that someone help us or volunteer to something for us Similarly, we use "will not" or "won't" when we refuse to voluntarily something E.x - I will send you the information when I get it - I will translate the email, so Mr Smith can read it - Will you help me move this heavy table? - Will you make dinner? - I will not your homework for you - I won't all the housework myself! - A: I'm really hungry B: I'll make some sandwiches Promises "Will" is usually used in promises E.x - I will call you when I arrive - If I am elected President of the United States, I will make sure everyone has access to inexpensive health insurance - I promise I will not tell him about the surprise party - Don't worry, I'll be careful I won't tell anyone your secret Future actions or future states (not - They will dance all night long plans) - Next month he will be ten years old - How old will he be next month? - It will be very cold in the winter - This winter will not be so cold IMPORTANT No Future in Time Clauses Like all future forms, the Simple Future cannot be used in clauses beginning with time expressions such as: when, while, before, after, by the time, as soon as, if, unless, etc Instead of Simple Future, Simple Present is used Examples: - When you will arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner Not Correct - When you arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner Correct - But we can use will if it means a promise or offer: - I will be very happy if you will come to my party - We should finish the job early if George will help us : ... very cold in the winter - This winter will not be so cold IMPORTANT No Future in Time Clauses Like all future forms, the Simple Future cannot be used in clauses beginning with time expressions such... good job - She'll probably be a great success - I'll possibly come but I may not get back in time I think we'll get on well We use "will" for prediction in the remote future - A: How is he, doctor?... such as: when, while, before, after, by the time, as soon as, if, unless, etc Instead of Simple Future, Simple Present is used Examples: - When you will arrive tonight, we will go out for dinner