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WILL

1) SPONTANEOUS DECISION (something you decide at the moment of


speaking) I will close the window
2) PROMISE I will help you // I will always love you // I will do the
homework // I’ll call you later // I’ll start the diet next Monday // I’ll
arrive earlier tomorrow // I won’t be late again
3) OFFER I will cook lunch, if you like // I will help you with the homework
// Shall I help you?
4) PREDICTION (based on YOUR opinion) You will overcome this // You
will pass the exam // School won’t open in 2 weeks //

GOING TO
1) A FUTURE PLAN (something you think before speaking, an
INTENTION) I’m going to meet my friends on Saturday // I’m going
to see other people in the street // I’m going to cook chicken with
tomato salad // They aren’t going to rent a house in the beach
2) PREDICTION (with evidence) This woman is going to have a baby //
It’s going to rain // Be careful! You’re going to fall

PRESENT CONTINUOUS
1) AN ARRANGEMENT (a CONCRETE plan, you have a ticket, a reservation,
a booking, an appointment) I’m flying to Madrid next Monday // She’s
meeting her parents in-law next week // I’m visiting the doctor next
Friday

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