The Simple Future Tense
The Simple Future Tense (will / be going to)
## 1. What is the simple future tense?
We use the **simple future** to talk about:
1. Things that will happen **later** (not now, not past).
2. Our **plans**, **decisions**, **predictions**, and **offers**.
In English, A2 learners usually use **two main forms**:
- **will**
- **be going to**
## 2. Form (How to make the future)
### 2.1. Using **will**
**Positive:**
> subject + will + base verb
- I **will go**.
- She **will work** tomorrow.
- They **will travel** next year.
**Short form (contraction):**
- I will = **I’ll**
- You will = **You’ll**
- He will = **He’ll**
- She will = **She’ll**
- It will = **It’ll**
- We will = **We’ll**
- They will = **They’ll**
Example:
- I’ll call you later.
- They’ll arrive at 7.
**Negative:**
> subject + will not + base verb
**will not = won’t**
- I **won’t go**.
- He **won’t come** tonight.
- We **won’t be** late.
**Questions:**
> Will + subject + base verb …?
- **Will** you **come**?
- **Will** she **help** me?
- **Will** they **be** at home?
**Short answers:**
- Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.
- You will = **You’ll**
- He will = **He’ll**
- She will = **She’ll**
- It will = **It’ll**
- We will = **We’ll**
- They will = **They’ll**
Example:
- I’ll call you later.
- They’ll arrive at 7.
**Negative:**
> subject + will not + base verb
**will not = won’t**
- I **won’t go**.
- He **won’t come** tonight.
- We **won’t be** late.
**Questions:**
> Will + subject + base verb …?
- **Will** you **come**?
- **Will** she **help** me?
- **Will** they **be** at home?
**Short answers:**
- Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.
- Yes, she will. / No, she won’t.
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### 2.2. Using **be going to**
**Remember: “be” = am / is / are**
**Positive:**
> subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
- I **am going to study**.
- He **is going to play** football.
- They **are going to visit** their grandparents.
**Short form:**
- I am = **I’m**
- You are = **You’re**
- He is = **He’s**
- She is = **She’s**
- It is = **It’s**
- We are = **We’re**
- They are = **They’re**
Examples:
- I’m going to watch a movie.
- She’s going to buy a new phone.
**Negative:**
> subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb
- I **am not going to eat** dessert.
- He **isn’t going to come**.
- They **aren’t going to study** tonight.
**Questions:**
> Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb …?
- **Are** you **going to travel** this summer?
- **Is** she **going to cook** dinner?
- **Am** I **going to pass** the exam?
**Short answers:**
- Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
- Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
- Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
## 3. When to use **will**
### 3.1. Quick decisions (decision at the moment of speaking)
You decide **now**, not before.
- The phone is ringing. → **I’ll answer it.**
- I’m thirsty. → **I’ll get** some water.
- You’re cold. → **I’ll close** the window.
We usually do **not** plan these before. We decide while talking.
Complete the sentences with **’ll** (will) or **won’t** and the correct verb from the box.
(answer / open / get / call / close / help)
1. The doorbell is ringing. I ________ it.
2. You look tired. I ________ you with the dishes.
3. It’s hot in here. I ________ the window.
4. I forgot my phone. I ________ you later from the office.
5. I’m thirsty. I ________ some water.
6. Don’t worry, I ________ the door for you.
### 3.2. Promises and offers
**Promises:**
- I **won’t tell** anyone.
- I **will always love** you.
- I **will call** you every day.
**Offers:**
- **I’ll help** you with your homework.
- **I’ll carry** your bag.
- **We’ll show** you the way.
Write **P** for promise or **O** for offer.
7. I’ll carry that heavy box for you. ____
8. I won’t tell anyone your secret. ____
9. I’ll always support you. ____
10. I’ll make you some tea. ____
11. I’ll call you every evening. ____
12. I’ll help you with your project. ____
### 3.3. Predictions (what you think will happen)
Often with **think**, **probably**, **maybe**, **I’m sure**, etc.
- I **think it will rain** tomorrow.
- She **will probably be** late.
- I’m sure you **will pass** the test.
- Maybe they **will move** to another city.
Complete the sentences with **will** and the verb in brackets.
13. I think it ________ (rain) this afternoon.
14. She will probably ________ (be) late.
15. I’m sure you ________ (do) well in the exam.
16. Maybe they ________ (move) to another country.
17. I don’t think he ________ (come) to the party.
18. I’m sure we ________ (have) a great time on holiday.
## 4. When to use **be going to**
### 4.1. Plans and intentions (decided before speaking)
You decided **earlier**, before you speak now.
- I’m going to visit my friend next week.
- She’s going to start a new job.
- We’re going to buy a car this year.
You have the **intention** to do it; it is your plan.
Verbs:
visit / study / cook / buy / travel / call / play
Complete the sentences with one of the verbs above and the correct form of “be going to”. (Use: am/is/are + going to + verb.)
1. I ____________ ____________ my grandparents this weekend.
2. She ____________ ____________ English for her exam tomorrow.
3. They ____________ ____________ dinner for their friends tonight.
4. We ____________ ____________ a new laptop next month.
5. He ____________ ____________ his cousin later this afternoon.
6. My friends ____________ ____________ football after school.
7. Where ____________ you ____________ on your next holiday?
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### 4.2. Predictions based on what you can see now
You see a **sign**, **evidence**, or **situation** now.
- Look at those dark clouds. It’s **going to rain**.
- She’s studying a lot. She’s **going to pass** the exam.
- Be careful! You’re **going to fall**.
You use **be going to** when there is something **now** that shows the future.
**Exercise: “Be going to” for predictions you can see now**
Complete each sentence with the correct form of **be going to** and the verb in brackets.
1. Look at that banana. It’s very brown. It __________ (go) bad.
2. She’s smiling and holding a suitcase. She __________ (travel) somewhere.
3. Be careful! That glass is on the edge of the table. It __________ (fall).
4. He’s studying very hard for the test. He __________ (do) well.
5. The players look tired and the other team is strong. They __________ (lose) the game.
6. Look at that car! It’s going too fast. It __________ (crash).
7. She has her coat on and the door is open. She __________ (leave).
8. The baby is crying loudly and rubbing his eyes. He __________ (sleep).
9. Those people are standing at the bus stop and checking their watches. They __________ (catch) the bus.
10. The sun is setting and the sky is getting dark. It __________ (be) night soon.
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## 5. **Will** vs **Be going to** (simple explanation)
For A2 level, use this guide:
1. **Decision now / offer / promise → will**
- I’m tired. → I’ll go to bed. (decision now)
- Don’t worry, I’ll help you. (offer)
2. **Plan from before → be going to**
- I’m going to visit my parents this weekend. (planned before)
- We’re going to have a party on Friday. (arranged plan)
3. **Prediction from opinion → will**
- I think she will win.
4. **Prediction from what you see now → be going to**
- She’s driving very fast. She’s going to have an accident.
## 6. Time expressions for the future
These words often show that the sentence is in the future:
- **tomorrow**
- **next** week / month / year / Friday / summer
- **in** two days / three weeks / five years
- **soon**
- **later**
- **tonight**
- **this** afternoon / evening / weekend
Examples:
- I’ll see you **tomorrow**.
- We’re going to travel **next month**.
- She will start a new job **soon**.
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## 6. Practice
**Will** or **Be going to?**
Complete the sentences with **’ll / will** or **am / is / are going to** and the verb in brackets.
1. A: I’m very thirsty.
B: I __________ (get) you some water.
2. Look at those dark clouds! It __________ (rain).
3. A: Why are you buying flowers?
B: I __________ (visit) my grandmother this afternoon.
4. Don’t worry, I __________ (carry) your bag.
5. She’s studying a lot. I think she __________ (pass) the exam.
6. We __________ (have) a barbecue on Saturday. We invited all our friends yesterday.
7. Be careful! The baby __________ (fall) off the chair!
8. A: I’m hungry.
B: I __________ (make) you a sandwich.
9. They bought tickets last week. They __________ (fly) to Rome on Monday.
10. I’m sure it __________ (be) a great party.
**Extra: Choose the correct option**
11. Look at that boy on the bike! He (will / is going to) fall.
12. I think our team (will / is going to) win the match.
13. We decided yesterday: we (will / are going to) paint the kitchen tomorrow.
14. A: The bag is heavy.
B: I (will / am going to) help you.
15. We (will / are going to) visit my aunt next weekend. We planned it last month.
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