Will Promises: Relax. I’ll never tell anybody your secret. I’ll correct your compositions for next class. Offers: I’ll help you with those bags. They look heavy. You look thirsty. I’ll bring you some ice tea. Requests: Will you close the door, please? It’s cold in here. Will you pay attention the explanation, please.

Will Predictions: I think Corinthians will win the Libertadores Cup. He’s a nice pal. He’ll find a good girl and get married. Instant decisions: (When the phone is ringing) I’ll answer it. (At a restaurant) I’ll have the fish

Shall Offers: Shall I open the windows? Shall I fix you a cup of tea? Suggestions: Shall we go to the movies tonight? Shall we have a pizza for dinner?

(be) going to Predictions: You aren’t going to get home before 7.30. The sky is full of dark clouds. It’s going to rain in the evening. Plans: I’m going to travel to Australia on my vacation. I’m going to meet Sarah for dinner.

Present continuous Arrangements: I’m traveling to Australia on my vacation. I’ve already bought the plane tickets. I’m going to meet Sarah for dinner. I’ve already made the reservation at the restaurant.

Future continuous I will be teaching at 9 p.m. On Saturday morning, I will be sleeping. * I’ll be seeing Sarah this evening.

Future perfect I will have finished this class by 7 o’clock. I will have arrived home by 11.30 p.m.