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**. ...