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    This document summarizes the different ways to talk about the future in English using will, going to, the present continuous, and the present simple. It divides these constructions into two categories: [1] spontaneous decisions, plans/intentions, and arrangements using will and going to; and [2] timetables/schedules and predictions using the present continuous and present simple. Predictions with will express opinions without evidence, while predictions with going to or the present tense involve evidence.

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    This document summarizes the different ways to talk about the future in English using will, going to, the present continuous, and the present simple. It divides these constructions into two categories: [1] spontaneous decisions, plans/intentions, and arrangements using will and going to; and [2] timetables/schedules and predictions using the present continuous and present simple. Predictions with will express opinions without evidence, while predictions with going to or the present tense involve evidence.

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    This document summarizes the different ways to talk about the future in English using will, going to, the present continuous, and the present simple. It divides these constructions into two categories: [1] spontaneous decisions, plans/intentions, and arrangements using will and going to; and [2] timetables/schedules and predictions using the present continuous and present simple. Predictions with will express opinions without evidence, while predictions with going to or the present tense involve evidence.

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    FUTURE FORMS

    will <Future Simple> be going to Present Continuous Present Simple

    I. Spontaneous decisions I. Plans/ Intentions I. Arrangements I. Timetables/ schedules


    (you need to speak and decide
    at the same time) I’m going to visit Japan. I’m visiting Japan. (it’s The match starts at 3 p.m.
    (it’s just my plan/ I haven’t booked 99% decided, I’m sure)
    Will you marry me? a hotel etc. ) My bus arrives at 7:30 a.m.
    I’m teaching tomorrow at 1
    I will have coffee and toast. p.m.

    II. Predictions
    *opinion (I think, believe etc.) II. Predictions
    *no evidence *with evidence

    A: Let’s go to the cinema It is going to rain.


    tomorrow! (I can see the dark clouds.)
    B: No, it will rain. -> !THIS
    IS JUST A GUESS!
    FUTURE FORMS

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