WAYS OF EXPRESSING FUTURE
TENSE USE
FUTURE SIMPLE “WILL” 1. with things which are
not certain, especially with
I think, I hope, I expect,
probably and maybe
2 predictions for the
future but not base don a
real source
3. will can also be used to:
 Make requests
 Make promises
 Make offers
 Express a decision
made at the
moment of
speaking
GOING TO FUTURE 1. predictions about the
future based on present
evidence or on a real
source.
2. future plans and
intentions.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS things arranged between
people for the future.
PRESENT SIMPLE events fixed on a
timetable.
EXAMPLES
She’ll probably phone later. I think it’ll
be warmer next week.
Sea levels will rise by several
centimeters. The climate will change.
Will you help me with my homework?
I won’t forget to give you a present.
I’ll buy you a sandwich if you’re
hungry.
That’s the phone ringing – I’ll get it!
Your work is so good that I reckon
you’re going to get a Grade A.
Look at the clouds! I think it’s going to
snow.
I’m going to study Biology at
university.
He says he’s going to phone you
tomorrow.
I’m seeing the dentist tomorrow -- I
phoned her assistant yesterday
The flight to Paris takes off at six.
Our train leaves at 5:15.