Talking about the future

Here are some structures we use to talk about the future.

will
 is used when we express beliefs about the future;
It will be a nice day tomorrow.
 to make offers and promises;
We'll send you an email.
 quick decisions made while speaking.
It's so hot! I will open the window!
going to
 to talk about plans or intentions;
They are going to move to Manchester.
 to make predictions based on evidence we can see;
Be careful! You are going to fall.
Present Simple
 is used for something scheduled;
The train arrives at 6.30 in the morning.
 with future time clauses (as soons as, when, until)
I’ll tell her about it as soon as I see her.
Present progressive
 is used for plans or arrangements.
They are coming to see us tomorrow.
We are flying to New York on Friday. We bought the
tickets.
Exercise
1. The film....................................(to start) at 10.15.
2. We....................................(to have) dinner at a nice restaurant on Saturday,
we have booked a table.
3. My ski instructor believes it....................................(to snow) in the
mountains tomorrow evening.
4. On Sunday at 8 o'clock I....................................(to meet) my friend.
5. Wait! I ....................................(to drive) you to the station.
6. The English lesson....................................(to start) at 8:45.
7. Look at the clouds - it....................................(to rain) in a few minutes.
8. Listen! There's someone at the door. I....................................(to open) the
door for you.
9. I think he ....................................(to be) a great teacher!