THE FUTURE: WILL GOING TO PRESENT CONTINUOUS

will he? ‘will’ - + will will not (won’t) (´ll) ? I think he´ll be late for school She won´t like the red dress, she prefers blue Will it rain tomorrow?

‘going to’ - + not be going to + inf be going to + inf. be + subject ? be + subject +going to +inf.? I´m going to work in a Japanese restaurant We aren´t going to stay very long at the party Is your mother coming to visit you next weekend?

‘present continuous’ + be + -ing - not be + -ing be + subject + -ing? I´m meeting some friends at the pub tonight He isn´t coming to class tomorrow, he´s ill Are they leaving on Friday?

‘will’ Use it for: 1. Future predictions based on opinion: He´s not a great player but I think he´ll win the match 2. Sudden decisions: I won´t have an apple, I´ll have a peach 3. Offers: I´ll do the washing-up for you 4. Promises: Don´t worry, I won´t tell your secret

‘going to’ Use it for: 1. Future predictions based on evidence: It´s really sunny so I think it´s going to be hot today 2. Future plans: I ´m going to pick up my brother at the airport this afternoon

‘present continuous’ Use it for: 1. Future arrangements, something we have planned for a fixed time or place. You often use it with a time expression (next week, tomorrow, tonight, on Monday…) : I´m leaving to Paris next Sunday (also: I ´m going to leave to Paris next Sunday)

Contrast will / going to Kate: ‘Anna’s in hospital.’ Ben: ‘Is she? Ben: ‘I know. I’ll visit her tomorrow.’ I’m going to visit her tomorrow.’

‘My bag is so heavy.’ ‘I’ll carry / I’m going to carry it for you.’ I bought some warm boots because I’ll go / I’m going skiing. ‘Tony’s back from his holiday.’ ’Is he? I’ll give / I’m going to give him a ring.’ ‘What are you doing tonight?’ ‘We’ll see / We’re going to see a play at the theatre.’ You can tell me your secret. I won’t tell / I’m not going to tell anyone. Congratulations! I hear you’ll get married / you’re going to get married. ‘I need to post these letters.’ ‘I’ll go/ I’m going shopping soon. I’ll post / I’m going to post them for you.’ _______ _________ _______ __________ _________ ________________ ________ _______

‘will’ / ‘going to’ A Why are you turning on the television? B _________________ the news. (I/watch) A Why are you filling that bucket with water? B ________________ the car. (I/wash) A What would you like to eat? B ________ a sandwich, please. (I/ have) A Hello. Can I speak to Jim, please? B Just a minute. _______ him. (I / get) A I don’t know how to use this camera. B It’s easy. ________ you (I / show) I’m going to watch I’m going to wash I’ll have I’ll get I’ll show

6.”I´ve got a headache” “I _________ (bring) you an aspirin”. 7. Tomorrow Rachel and I________________ (play) tennis. 8. Your bags are heavy. I__________(carry) one for you. 9. “I´m very hungry” “ I__________ (make) you a cheese sandwich”. 10.They _________________(arrive) at about 4 this afternoon. will bring are going to play will carry will make ´re going to arrive