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    The document discusses different future tenses in English: 1) The Future Simple tense is used for spontaneous decisions and predictions based on opinions. 2) "Be going to" is used to talk about plans and predictions based on facts or evidence. 3) The Present Continuous tense is used to talk about arrangements, with details about who, where, and when. 4) The Present Simple tense is used to talk about timetables and scheduled events in the future.

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    The document discusses different future tenses in English: 1) The Future Simple tense is used for spontaneous decisions and predictions based on opinions. 2) "Be going to" is used to talk about plans and predictions based on facts or evidence. 3) The Present Continuous tense is used to talk about arrangements, with details about who, where, and when. 4) The Present Simple tense is used to talk about timetables and scheduled events in the future.

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    The document discusses different future tenses in English: 1) The Future Simple tense is used for spontaneous decisions and predictions based on opinions. 2) "Be going to" is used to talk about plans and predictions based on facts or evidence. 3) The Present Continuous tense is used to talk about arrangements, with details about who, where, and when. 4) The Present Simple tense is used to talk about timetables and scheduled events in the future.

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    FUTURE TENSES

    Future Simple
    Spontaneous (not
    S: Cool! I’ll help you to choose the restaurant. planned) decisions

    B: I think she will enjoy the party at that restaurant. Take a look.


    Predictions based on
    somebody’s opinion

    • I think
    • I believe
    • I hope
    • I my opinion
    • I guess
    • I suppose
    To be going to
    plans
    B: I’m going to throw my girlfriend a surprise birthday party.

    S: Man, look how ugly these walls are! She’s not going to like it.

    Prediction based on It’s going to rain.


    facts/ evidences
    Present Continuous
    B: Oh, I’ve already found the one I like. I’m meeting the manager
    tomorrow at 5 to discuss all the details.
    Arrangement
    • Who with? (person)
    • Where? (place)
    • When? (time)

    • Just plan (I want it)


    I am going to visit Turkey.
    • The date is known
    • The event will happen for sure
    I am visiting Turkey on 31 November. • Booked hotel
    • Bought tickets
    Present Simple
    It starts at 7 on her birthday.
    Timetable

    • Airport
    • Railway / bus station
    • School

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