Future ( will, be going to, present continuous)

1. Will

·         - Decide at the same time of speaking.

·        -  Prediction that not based on present evidence.

·         - Talk Future fact.

·         - Talk for others.

Ex.:

Ok, I will throw those away. - decide (spontan)

You will never listen to them again. - prediction without evidence

I will be 49 next birthday. - future fact

I will help you clear out the study. - talk for others

2. Be going to

·         - A plan or an intention.

·        -  Prediction based on present evidence.

·         - Talk future arrangement

Ex.:

I am going to sort out the rest of them at the weekend. - a plan

It is going to break the first time he uses it. - prediction with evidence

What are you going to do tomorrow. - future arrangement

3. Present Continuous ( diary, itinerary)

·         - An arrangement with another person.

·         - Know exactly they are happening.

·         I am picking them up tomorrow evening after work.

·         I am having dinner with my parent on last day.

I will do that for you.

He will not throw that away.

When will it be here?

Will it rain at the weekend?

Her kids will probably like them.

My nephew will definitely like my little blue bag.

Will possibly

I might finish it this weekend.

I am not going to throw that way.

I am not going to sort them out.

When are we going to see them again?

Are they going to see your family next month?

What are you going to do ?


Example:
The drawer is going to break if you put anymore junk in it.
Don't give that tie to Adam for his birthday. He will not wear it.
None of my clothes fit me any more. I am going to stop eating chocolate.
I am going to work really hard for this exam. I need to get a good mark.
I can't come to the meeting tomorrow because I am going to the dentist.
What are you doing with my trainers Mum ? I am going to throw away. They are very disgusting.

= Right. What’s next?

What about this dress? Shall I keep it?

= Sorry, but I don’t think it is going to fit you anymore.

OK, I will throw it away.

= And what about your old guitar?

Toby wants that. He is coming to pick it up later.

= Right. I will put it in the “ give away” pile.

Do you want to keep your old running shoes?

= Yes, I am going to start running again soon.

Shall we keep this mirror? It will look nice in the new house.

= Yes, why not? Oh, don’t forget, we are meeting the estate agent at four.

You go; I will finish sorting out this stuff.

She is picking them up tomorrow after work.

I am going to sort out the rest of them at the weekend.

But you will never listen them again.

That old thing? It is going to break the first time he uses it. Oh, it is fine for a 10-year-old.

I am in the middle of going through those.