An explanation of the form and use of the future simple in English with examples.

1. FUTURE SIMPLE
FORM
1. Will + verb
Positive: We will help you if you need.
Negative: He probably won’t come to the party. (will notalso possible)
Question: Will you come down and speak to her for me?
Contractions: pronoun + apostrophe+ ll - I’ll, you’ll, s/he’ll, it’ll, we’ll, they’ll
OR
2. Am/are/is+ going to + verb
Positive: He is going to play footballfor his home team next year.
Negative: They aren’t going to eat at our restaurantthisFriday. (verb ‘be’
in the negative)
Question: Areyou going to visit your parentsfor Christmas?
USE
1. Will + verb
- We use ‘will’ when we describefuture actions which we decide to do
at the moment of speaking, especially when we promise, offer, agree
or ask someone to do something:
I’m thirsty, I think I’ll get myself a drink.
Do you need help? I’ll come now.
I don’tknow, we won’t decide until tomorrow.
Will you please turn that music down, I’m trying to work.
- We usually use it when we are not sure whatwe are going to do:
I think I will have the steak.
I’m not sure but I think I’ll go tomorrow.

2. 2. Am/are/is+ going to + verb
- This is used when describing decisions and plans we havealready
made and decidedon:
I’m going to surf at the beach.
She’sgoing to study in the U.S.
If the verb is ‘go’ we often don’t use ‘be going to go’ and use the present
continuous form:
I am going (to go) to Miami in June.
Other verbs that commonly usethe presentcontinuous form for futureare
do and have:
We’re doing the shopping tonight.
She’shaving a baby in 4 months.