WILL

vs
GOING TO
Will
Going to FUTURE
 going to will

talk about a planned decide to do something

activity for future. at the time of speaking.

A: There is a good movie A: What would you like

on TV tonight. to drink, sir?
B: Yes. I know. I am going B: I will have a glass of
to watch it. milk, please.
 going to will

prediction in the near prediction in the remote

future, sure because future
there is a sign.
A: The bridge is not so
A: I feel cold. safe.
B: Look at those black B: Yes. One day it will
clouds. It is going to rain. break down.
 will

request invitation offer

Will you shut Will you come That bag looks

the door, to the cinema very heavy. I
please? with me? will help you.
Will you be Would you like You seem
quiet, please? to go for a tired. I will
coffe? change our
shift.
 will - prediction

believe, expect, hope, think, wonder, I’m sure, I’m afraid

I believe he will pass the exam.

I hope he won’t leave us.
I am afraid he will fail the exam.
Do you think they will divorce?
I wonder if they will come to my wedding.
I am sure the teacher will be proud at us.
 will

perhaps, probably, certainly

Perhaps they will support you in the election.

Jackson will probably go to London next year.
My sister will certainly be the winner of singing contest.
 will

promise threat

I will study medicine at Study hard or you will

university. fail.
I will stop going to the Give me all your money
casino. or you will die.
 will
a question tag after
imperative
Do it today, will you?
Don’t look at your
friend’s paper, will you?
express an action
needed in the future as
consequence
You will have to pay a
fine if you don’t return
your book to the library.
will

decide to do something at the perhaps, probably, certainly

time of speaking
promise
prediction in the remote future
threat

request, invitation, offer

a question tag after imperative

believe, expect, hope, think, express an action needed in

wonder, I’m sure, I’m afraid the future as consequence
going to

talk about a planned activity

for future.

prediction in the near future,

sure because there is a sign.
LAURA: What are you doing this weekend, Tan?
TANYA: I _______ see a new movie tomorrow at the theater.
LAURA: Have you got the tickets yet?
TANYA: NO, I _______ get them this afternoon, actually. Would you like to come?
LAURA: Oh, thank you, that would be nice.
TANYA: OK, I ____ get you a ticket too.
LAURA: Great ... what time does it start?
TANYA: Eight o'clock, but we ____ meet in the Green Cafe at 7.15.
LAURA: OK, I ____ meet you in the cafe, but, er... I _____ be there around 7.30.
TANYA: That's fine.
LAURA: Oh, one other thing ... I've got no money at the moment... I ____ pay for the ticket
on Saturday. Is that OK?
TANYA: Yes, that's OK, no problem.
LAURA: Great! Why don't we go eat something in the restaurant?
TANYA: That's a good idea. I ____ call the others and see if they want to come too.
LAURA: Good, and I _____ a table for us.
TANYA:Great! I ____ you there in a moment.
 making plans for the weekend

A : Hi there, what are your plans for the weekend?

B : Well, I'm going to meet up with some friends for lunch on
Saturday, and then I'm going to visit my grandparents in the
evening.
A : That sounds nice. Are you going to do anything on Sunday?
B : Yes, I will probably do some shopping in the morning, and then in
the afternoon, I'm going to watch a movie with my boyfriend.
A : What movie are you going to see?
B : We haven't decided yet, but we will probably choose action genre.
 deciding a career

A : Hey, have you thinking of what to do after graduation?

B : Yeah, I've been considering a few options.
A : What are some of the options you're thinking about?
B : Well, I'm going to apply for a job in marketing, but I'm also
considering to study psychology.
A : That's a good idea. Have you considered doing an internship to gain
some experience?
B : Yes, I have. I will probably try to do an internship in marketing before
I graduate, and then I'll decide if that's really what I want to do.
 planning a vacation

A : Have you made any plans for the summer vacation yet?
B : Well, I was thinking of going to Hawaii. I will book the flights this
weekend.
A : I have never been there before. Should we also book a hotel?
B : Yes, we should. I am going to ask my friend who visited Hawaii last
year for some recommendations.
A : Sounds like a good plan. What else do we need to plan?
B : We will need to plan some activities, like hiking and snorkeling. I am
going to research some companies that offer those activities.