Will

1. Dream (someday, I will travel the world)

2. Promise (I promise I’ll help you, I’ll tell you a secret)
3. Future (distant future (dream)
4. Request (will you leave a comment, please?) direct
Would you leave a comment, please? Another alternative
5. Fact (the president of the USA will serve for four years; I will graduate from
college next year)
6.Upon deciding (sudden decision) would you like some chocolate?
Sure, I’ll try one
7.Help (I’ll help you)

Going to (plans and intentions)

1. Definite (I am going to post this video on YouTube) Both are
(I will post this video on YouTube) promise Possible but
They are different
2. Immediate (I’m going to be president)
I will be president someday (dream)

3. Anticipation (Are you going to help me? Are you going to leave a comment?)
Will you leave a comment? Request
Anticipation is waiting for something. e.g. I hope you’re going to leave a
comment.

4. Prediction (it’s going to rain)

It will rain (sounds strange)