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WILL / WONT
El futuro simple se usa cuando tomamos la
decisin de hacer algo en el momento de
hablar, sin haber hecho ningn plan previo.
The phone is ringing. I ll get it.
El futuro simple se utiliza para hacer
redicciones, pero cuando no hay indicios de
ellas, sino que son fruto de la opinin del
hablante. It will be cold tonight.

BE GOING TO
To be going to + infinitivo se utiliza para
expresar acciones futuras ya planeadas
(excepto las que forman parte de un horario o
programa) We re goingto get married next
summer.
To be going to + infinitive se utilize tambin
para hacer predicciones cuando tenemos
algn indicio para hacerlas. There are very
dark clouds. It s going to rain very soon.

When we want to talk about future facts or

things we believe to be true about the
future, we use 'will'.
If we are not so certain about the future, we
use 'will' with expressions such as
'probably', 'possibly', 'I think', 'I hope'.
At the moment of making a decision, use
'will'.
The boss won't be very happy.
I'm sure you'll like her.
I'm certain he'll do a good job.
I hope you'll visit me in my home
one day.
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.

If you are making a future prediction based

on evidence in the present situation, use
'going to'.
Once you have made the decision, talk about
it using 'going to'.

Not a cloud in the sky. It's going

to be another warm day.
Look at the queue. We're not going
to get in for hours.
The traffic is terrible. We're going
to miss our flight.
Be careful! You're going to spill your
coffee.

Exercices:

1.A: We dont have any bread.

B: I know. I __________________ get some from the shop.
2.A: We dont have any bread.
B: Really? I __________________ get some from the shop then.
3.A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?
B: I __________________ visit my mother in Scotland next month.
4.A: Im really cold.
B: I __________________ turn the heating on.
5.A: Are you going to Johns party tonight?
B: Yes. Are you going too? I __________________ give you a lift.
6.A: What are your plans after you leave university?
B: I __________________ work in a hospital in Africa. I leave on the 28th.
7.(The phone rings) A: I __________________ get it!
8.A: Are you ready to order?
B: I cant decide ... Okay, I __________________ have the steak, please.
9.A: Are you busy tonight? Would you like to have coffee?
B: Sorry. I __________________ go to the library. Ive been planning to study all day.
10.A: Why are you carrying a hammer? B: I __________________ put up some pictures.