Future

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Future

Future

5 ways:

• using 'will'
• using 'shall'
• using 'to be going to'
• using the present simple
• using the present continuous 

Using 'will'

1) To make predictions

(of which you are not 100% sure)

I think the black horse will win.

Using 'will'

1) To make predictions (of which you are not 100% sure)	I think the black horse will win .
2) To talk about future facts	The sun will rise tomorrow .

Using 'will'

1) To make predictions (of which you are not 100% sure)	I think the black horse will win .
2) To talk about future facts	The sun will rise tomorrow .
3) for instant (spontaneous) decisions	Don't worry. I 'll help you!

Using 'will'

1) To make predictions (of which you are not 100% sure)	I think the black horse will win .
2) To talk about future facts	The sun will rise tomorrow .
3) for instant (spontaneous) decisions	Don't worry. I 'll help you!
4) to make promises	I will bring you a present back from Rome.

Using 'will'

1) To make predictions (of which you are not 100% sure)	I think the black horse will win .
2) To talk about future facts	The sun will rise tomorrow .
3) for instant (spontaneous) decisions	Don't worry. I 'll help you!
4) to make promises	I will bring you a present back from Rome.
5) to offer to do something for someone (in affirmative (=bevestigend) sentences)	I will help you with that.

When do you use 'will'?

Using 'shall'

1) to offer to do something for someone (in question form)

Shall I give you a hand with that?

Using 'shall'

1) to offer to do something for someone (in question form)	Shall I give you a hand with that?
2) to make suggestions	Shall we go to the park tomorrow?

Using 'shall'

1) to offer to do something for someone (in question form)	Shall I give you a hand with that?
2) to make suggestions	Shall we go to the park tomorrow?
3) to ask for advice	What shall we do about that broken window?

Using 'shall'

1) to offer to do something for someone (in question form)	Shall I give you a hand with that?
2) to make suggestions	Shall we go to the park tomorrow?
3) to ask for advice	What shall we do about that broken window?

Note: 'Shall' is only used in questions, 

and only with 'I' and 'we'

Choose the correct sentence.
(future fact)

1. I will collect my paycheck tomorrow
2. I shall collect my paycheck tomorrow

Choose the correct sentence
(suggestion)

1. Will we go on a picknick tomorrow afternoon?
2. Shall we go on a picknick tomorrow afternoon?

Choose the correct sentence
(promise)

1. I will give you chocolate if you get a 10 for your English test
2. I shall give you chocolate if you get a 10 for your English test

Choose the correct sentence
(predicition)

1. I think nobody will get a 10 for their English test
2. I think nobody shall get a 10 for their English test

Choose the correct sentence
(ask for advice)

1. Will we invite Lucy to the party?
2. Shall we invite Lucy to the party?

Choose the correct sentence
(offer to do something)

1. I will help you with that
2. I shall help you with that

Choose the correct sentence
(offer to do something)

1. Will I help you with that?
2. Shall I help you with that?

Choose the correct sentence
(decisions)

1. What size coffee do you want? I will have a large
2. What size coffee do you want? I shall have a large

Using 'to be going to'

1) to talk about plans in the near future

We are going to open a new store soon.

Using 'to be going to'

1) to talk about plans in the near future	We are going to open a new store soon.
2) to make a prediction (of which you are pretty sure because there is evidence)	He is going to be late for his meeting because his car is broken.

What form do you use when making a prediction of which you are NOT 100% sure.

1. will
2. shall
3. to be going to

What form do you use when making a prediction of which you are sure because of evidence

1. will
2. shall
3. to be going to

Using the present simple

To talk about events that are planned according to a timetable or schedule.

- Your plane leaves at 6.55 p.m.

- The English class starts at 9.30 a.m.

Using the present continuous

To talk about plans or appointments - arrangements have been made and often you will mention a specific time

- I am seeing the manager this afternoon.

- She is flying to Edinburgh tonight.

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