1. THE FUTURE WITH GOING TO THE FUTURE WITH WILL

2. THE FUTURE WITH WILL

3. We use Simple Future Tense (will) to talk about future:
To indicate an activity decided at the time of speaking
A: Have you prepared the figures for the meeting yet?
B: Sorry, no. I’ll get on with it right away
To indicate a neutral activity in the future or a part of a process
The conference will begin next Monday at 9 o’clock
First the minister will present a keynote speech about opportunities in Papua
Simple future tense

4. After verbs of mental activity (think, hope, expect)
I expect that this decision will cause a lot of controversy
After adverbs of certainty, probability, and possibility
The unions will probably call a meeting of their member as soon as they hear
In the main clause of conditional sentences type 1
Even if we back down, we will not be able to stop then
Simple future tense

5. I have a nice dress! I will go to the party tonight!

6. I promise, I will bring the book tomorrow!

7. We think he will win the competition! He is a Spiderman!

8. THE FUTURE WITH GOING TO

9. We use going to to talk about activities in the future:
To indicate an action that has already been decided
They are going to subcontract part of the assemby our next year
To indicate an intention
We are going to look for cheaper producers in the Far East
To indicate a future activity based on the present situations
Interest rates have just fallen. So we are certainly going to be able to make the investment
Future with going to

10. Hmmm... I am going to sleep !

11. I am going to the cinema tonight!

12. It is going to rain!

13. Let’s practice Go ahead Will or be going to
1. Look! I’ve just won 100$. I will / am going to buy myself a new jacket at last.
2. He doesn’t look healthy and smokes like a chimney. He will / is going to have a heart attack one day.
3. Sarah is going on holiday tomorrow. I’m sure she will / is going to enjoy it.
4. I’ve decided to stay at home tonight. I will / am gong to study for my history test.
5. Al is coming to our party. I hope he will / isn’t going to / is going not to bring anyone with him.
6. Just look at Susan. Everybody can see that she will / is going to have a baby.
7. Don’t pick up the phone, I will / am gong to answer it.
8. I’ve heard that Peter and Jane will / are going to spend their honeymoon in Europe.
Go ahead

14. Vacation Plans
We’re going to take a vacation to China.
Oh, we have many plans. We’re going to have a great time.
My husband and I need to go to the airport.
Where can I take you?
What are you going to do in China?

15. Practice 3 Example: watch TV / exercise / tonight tonight tomorrow
Work with a partner. Make affirmative and negative statements about your plans. Use contractions.
Practice 3
Example: watch TV / exercise / tonight
tonight
tomorrow
this afternoon
next week
next year
I’m going to watch TV tonight.
I’m not going to exercise.
cook watch TV visit listen
study work clean travel
play exercise fix stay

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