Future Simple Tense or Simple Future Tense in English (also known as Future Indefinite Tense or future indefinite tense) is a tense used to express actions and states that will occur singly, repeatedly or continuously in the future.

At first glance, everything is quite simple, but in order to use the Future Simple grammatically correctly and appropriately in speech, it is necessary to study the rules of formation, forms and cases of use of this tense, which is what we will do.

Education Future Simple is not at all difficult. For it you need to use two verbs: auxiliary and semantic. The auxiliary verb in the Future Simple or simple future tense is the verb will. It is universal, as it is suitable for all persons, both singular and plural, which greatly simplifies the understanding and use of this tense.

I	will
He
We

However, this was not always the case: in addition to the auxiliary verb will, the verb shall was also present in everyday use. It was used exclusively for 1st person pronouns (I/we). Now this option for forming the future indefinite time is rare, as it is considered outdated. It is almost impossible to find it in affirmative or negative sentences, except perhaps in some formal English speech. But in questions, the verb shall is used a little more often, although preference is still given to the auxiliary verb will.

The role of a semantic verb in the Future Indefinite or Simple is any verb in the infinitive form without the preposition to. This is another nice feature of using this tense, because the difference between regular and irregular English verbs for the active voice in the Future Simple does not make any difference.

Future Simple - sentence forms

Having studied the formation of the Future Simple tense, you should consider the forms of sentences so as not to confuse the word order when using this tense.

Formation of an affirmative sentence in the Future Simple

To form an affirmative sentence, direct word order is used, where the auxiliary and semantic verbs follow the subject. Diagram for illustrative example:

To avoid mistakes in the formation of this form, it is enough to take an affirmative sentence in the Present Simple and put will in front of the semantic verb, removing the ending -s from verbs in the 3rd person.

Forming the Passive Voice with the Future Simple

This technique does not work for the formation of the passive voice. No matter how much you would like it, you cannot escape from regular and irregular verbs even with the Future Simple. To construct a sentence in the passive (passive) voice, in which the action is directed to the subject, it is necessary to use the verb to be without a preposition and the third form of the verb after will. The third form may vary depending on the type of verb. It is enough to add the ending –ed to regular verbs. The irregular one is formed individually, not obeying the rules and grammar of the language. Its form can be seen in the table of irregular verbs.

Formation of a negative sentence in the Future Simple

For the negative form, all words remain in their places, but the negative particle not is added before will. Formula for constructing a negative sentence:

Let's look at a couple more examples using the table:

English auxiliary verbs in both forms are often used in shortened form. Study the table:

	Full form	Short form
+ statement	I will do. It will be announced.	I'll do. It'll be announced.
— negation	I will not listen to. She will not steal. We will not trust.	I won't listen to. She won't steal. We won't trust.

Students often confuse want and won't, pronouncing them the same way. These words are indeed pronounced similar, since their beginning and end are identical. However, their pronunciation of the middle vowel is different:

Forming an interrogative sentence in the Future Simple

The interrogative form is formed depending on the type of question.

• In general and alternative questions, the auxiliary verb will comes before the subject:

This question requires a short answer. Answers are formed using auxiliary and semantic verbs:

Full answer required. Table with possible options:

To answer a special question, a complete answer in the affirmative form in the Future Simple is required. Possible answer to the example question above:

A dividing question requires a short answer with the auxiliary verb will:

1. To express an action in the indefinite future that will occur several times or on a regular basis:

1. To express an action that will take place in a specific period in the future:

1. The future indefinite tense is also necessary to list sequential actions:

I'll go up to him, give him a slap and run away.	I'll go to him, slap him in the face and run away.
Arthur will move to Paris, find a new job and start a new life.	Arthur will move to Paris, find a new job and start a new life.

Note that in such cases the auxiliary verb will is used once with the first semantic verb.

1. As you may have noticed, the Future Simple tense often uses specific time markers in sentences. They help to understand what tense should be used in a particular situation. Companion words for the Future Simple tense:
   - tonight (tonight),
   - tomorrow (tomorrow),
   - the day after tomorrow (the day after tomorrow),
   - soon (soon),
   - again (again),
   - next week / month / year (next week, next month / year).

And also phrases with the preposition in:

• in the meaning of “in”: in 2020 (in 2020), in February (in February), in autumn (autumn), in the future (in the future);

• in the meaning of “in”: in 5 minutes (in 5 minutes), in a week (in a week), in 2 years (in 2 years).

1. The Future Simple is used to express sudden decisions that there was not much time to think about:

1. Also used to make predictions about future events. Often such sentences contain words expressing (un)confidence, suspicions, fears and doubts. These include:
   - probably (probably),
   - most likely (most likely),
   - perhaps (possibly),
   - certainly (definitely),
   - definitely (definitely),
   - undoubtedly (certainly),
   - potentially (possibly):

And also with verbs:
- hope (to hope),
- believe (believe),
- guess (to believe),
- suppose (to assume),
- think (to think),
- wonder (to be interested),
- imagine (imagine),
- expect (expect) and the expressions be sure / certain (to be sure) and be afraid (to be afraid).

Typically, these words are used in a sentence in the present tense, followed by a future clause:

1. The verb will is often used in questions expressing a request or proposal, where it acts as a modal verb:

1. The same modal verb is used to promise to do something or to give a warning. Let's look at examples in the diagrams:

1. Will is also used as a modal verb to show reluctance to do something. Such proposals apply to the present time. In order for the interlocutor to understand the function of will in such cases, the verb is emphasized intonationally:

1. The obsolete form of the English simple future auxiliary verb is appropriate in two cases:

• when we want to know the opinion of our interlocutor about something:

• if you use shall as a modal verb in the meaning “must”, in this case the word is used with all persons, both singular and plural:

1. The future simple tense in English can be found very often in conditional sentences of the 1st type (First conditional). This type is used to show that some action in the present or future can occur provided that another action is performed. We do not know for sure whether the condition will be met, but its implementation is theoretically possible.
   Schemes of the 1st type of conditional sentences:

There are situations in English in which the use of the simple future tense is acceptable in both parts, but such cases can be counted on one hand. So, for example, this option is possible:

• To make a polite request:

• To emphasize that an action must be done diligently until you achieve your goal:

1. Future Simple Tense is also used in indirect sentences with whether or if to mean "whether". In this construction, the main clause is used in the present tense, and the subordinate clause is used in the future:

1. A rare case is the use of the Future Simple in situations where the rules of use define the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses and the construction be going to, which is also used to show future actions.

1. Let's take a closer look at the difference between the Future Simple tense and the be going to construction, which are used to express future actions. The construction be going to is used in cases where the action is deliberate, there is probably some kind of plan for its implementation. Future Simple is responsible for actions in which you are not entirely sure, as well as for those actions that are based on a sudden decision.

However, these nuances are not always observed, and therefore the construction to be going to and the Future Simple tense are often interchanged.

Using the Future Simple Tense in English is quite simple. Even if initially it will be difficult for you to quickly build sentences in your head, with constant practice, repeating the rules and composing your own examples, you will quickly bring this time to automaticity.

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Before studying the English future tense, we systematize the general patterns identified during the study of the present and past:

1. By degree of application: the most used tenses in spoken English are the tenses of the simple group ( Indefinite), long ( Continuous) and perfect ( Perfect).
2. The rules for forming tenses are identical in meaning and differ only in different time coordinates.
3. The tenses of the Perfect group state that the action has been completed, the Continuous group - the time or duration of a possibly unfinished action.
   Perfect is the English analogue of the Russian perfect form of the verb, answering the question “what to do.” The English verb does not have such a “luxury” (to have a perfect and an imperfect form), and for example, “to write” and “to write” are designated in this language exactly the same: to write. But which translation follows the meaning - it entirely depends on the form of tense in the sentence.
4. Perfect Continuous(perfect continuous) tense is used in more complex sentences where it is necessary to emphasize the nature of the action (time, duration and other circumstances) Usually used in complex sentences with two or more actions in literary and newspaper speech

Future

The Future Tenses: future tense

1.The Future Indefinite (Simple): the future is simple

In the first person Future Indefinite auxiliary verb is used shall, in the rest - will. Nowadays in English it is possible to use both shall and will at the same time. Together with the subjects, abbreviated forms are formed:

• I'll, we'll, she'll, etc.

Let's summarize the properties of time in a table: The Future Indefinite (Simple)

This tense is used in English if something will happen one day in the future simultaneously, regularly or in the form of sequential events.

I shall write an article tomorrow. — I will write an article tomorrow (single case indicating the time of its occurrence)

• I’ll write articles every two days - I will write articles every two days (regularity of actions)
• He will write the book and carry it in the publishing house. — He will write a book and take it to the publishing house (two consecutive actions)

Examples of temporal adverbials that are usually used in the future tense:
Examples of temporary circumstances In subordinate clauses of the English language, it is not the Future Indefinite that is used, but the Present Indefinite, which in its meaning is translated as the future tense

• When editor come back he'll give me new task. — When the editor returns, he will give me a new task

The verbs shall and will play the role of not only auxiliary, but also modal verbs.

1. Shall used in affirmative sentences containing promises or demands, in interrogative sentences - in order to find out or confirm the intention of the interlocutor.
2. Will in the affirmative form they are used to express desire (intention), in the interrogative form in the second person - requests.

• I shall come to you tomorrow. - I will come to you tomorrow (firm promise)
• I will come to you tomorrow, if you do not mind. — I’ll come to you tomorrow if you don’t mind (intention)
• Shall I write it another time? — Should I write this another time? (clarification)
• Will you set aside this work on time, please? —Will you put this work aside for a while, please? (request)

2.The Future Continuous: the future is long

Formed using an auxiliary verb to be in the future tense ( shall/will be) and participles Present Participle (IV-th form with ending - ing) The Future Continuous Future Continuousused in English to express ordinary or ongoing events that will occur or have a likelihood of happening in the future.

1. Ordinary events, as in the Past Continuous, are indicated by similar circumstances:
   • time
     This press conference will be hosting tomorrow at the same time. — This press conference will take place tomorrow at the same time
   • a simple action in the future, but only it, unlike the past tense, is expressed not in its temporal form, but in the form of a simple present:
     When participants arrive, we will be meeting them on the platform. — When the participants arrive, we will meet them on the platform
   • another simultaneous continuous event of the future, expressed in the form of the present continuous:
     While break is lasting, we'll be talking with that expressive top liner. — While the break lasts, we will talk with this expressive star
   • certain situation:
     Did you arrive? My car is gray will be standing on our old place. - You arrived? My gray car will be parked in our old place
2. Long running events (possibly with interruptions)
   • We'll be preparing material for printing all day. — We will be preparing material for printing all day

   We use this form to emphasize the duration of the process. To state the fact, we use Future Indefinite.
   We also use Future Indefinite when there are sequential actions

   • I’ll get back from work in the evening, I’ll rest hour, I’ll write an article then. — I’ll return from work in the evening, rest for an hour, then write an article
3. Individual cases: for example, probable events possible in the future, and their time may or may not be indicated:
   • I’ll be finishing this job probably tomorrow. “I’ll probably finish doing this tomorrow.”
   • I hope he'll be passing the exam successfully. — I hope he passes the exam successfully

   Here we are talking, perhaps, about an exam that has already begun or will begin at a time known to the interlocutors. If the conversation concerns an event that is indefinite in time, then Future Indefinite should be used here

Sentences with a long future in English usually use adverbs and conjunctive words. For example, these:
circumstances and allied words

3.The Future Perfect (future perfect)

In this tense we use an auxiliary verb to have in the future tense ( shall/will have) And III f. semantic verb as a participle Participle II
Recall: Participle I and Participle II are formed by adding -ed to the infinitive without -to if the verb is regular, or taken from the table of irregular verbs. The Future Perfect (future perfect) Future Perfect is translated from English as “future in the past,” that is, it expresses an event that will happen:

1. Until a specific time
   • I shall have written this bullshit by only morning. - I will write this nonsense only in the morning
2. Until another event in the future
   • He'll have done the task before the teacher takes notebooks. - He will complete the task before the teacher takes away the notebooks (Present Indefinite is used in the subordinate clause)
3. Will be related to some situation:
   • Horrible forecast… So we’ll have gone broke. - A terrible forecast... So we will go bankrupt

But if the future tense is contained in a subordinate conditional clause (containing conjunctions such as -when, -if, etc.), then instead of the Future Perfect the Present Perfect should be used:

• My salary will increase, if I have worked better. — My salary will increase if I work better.

This is not the first time in English that time, for example, present or past, is translated into future.

Here is another example, when, on the contrary, the future is translated into the past. These are well-known phrases, which in meaning are translated as “should be”, “probably”:

• You will have known that nationalism is the source of fascism? — You must know that nationalism is a harbinger of fascism?

4.The Future Perfect Continuous (future perfect continuous)

Future Perfect Continuous has a bulky shape:

auxiliary to be in this form - shall/will have been And IV-I ( ing-form).

The Future Perfect Continuous (future perfect continuous) The Future Perfect Continuous is rarely used, mainly to express a long-term action that must take place before some future event and is still continuing at that moment. It is translated into Russian as imperfect, as it answers the question “what will I do?”

How do you see the future? We hope it is simple, clear and well structured. At least when it comes to tenses in English. If not, the situation can always be corrected.

In order not to get confused, let's look at the rules of formation and the main cases of using all forms of the future tense in English.

What all forms have in common is that they relate to a plan for the future and relate to a situation that has not yet been realized. The difference comes depending on how the situation develops relative to the context given in the sentence. Hence the different times of future.

For Russian, such a difference in verb grammar is not typical, but future tenses (different forms of the future tense) can be compared with the change in Russian verbs by type. For example, “will sing” as a simple future and “will sing” or “will sing” as perfective forms. If in Russian the verb changes due to prefixes or suffixes, then English turns to auxiliary verbs, which we will discuss below.

There are four forms of the future in English. In addition to the future itself, the present tense can also convey the meaning of the future. Let us consider in order all the future tenses of the English language, how to form them and when to use them.

1. Future Simple (Indefinite)

This is the so-called simple future tense. The most basic form in both education and use. When we use the Future Simple, we are talking about a fact that will happen in the future. And since we are not predictors and it is not given to us to predict the course of events, the use of future tense forms carries a semantic connotation of the speaker’s intentions, plans or opinion about how the situation can or should turn out.

The Future Simple describes an action or process that relates to a plan for the future. When used, the situation is considered entirely as a fact that will take place. For example, “I will sing” (I will sing) or “I will work” (I will work). The verb refers to the situation in the future in its most general form.

Forming a sentence in the Future Simple is the simplest. The main role in the formation of time is played by the auxiliary verb will. It is already followed by a semantic verb without the particle to. The auxiliary will is called because it acts as a grammatical unit, the meaning of which is to form a tense form. And the verb that follows already implies the action itself. In Russian, in sentences like “will + verb” (for example, “I will have breakfast”, “you will work”) the verb “to be” also acts as an auxiliary verb: it only refers to the future, but has nothing to do with the meaning of the action.

So, the formula for Future Simple: will + V

I will arrange the meeting next Thursday - I will organize a meeting next Thursday.

This is the basic formula for forming the Future Simple. But in a statement the verb will may look a little different. For example, used in the abbreviated form “"ll”. The abbreviated form will does not affect the meaning of the sentence in any way and is used only to save time and space on paper.

I’ll arrange the meeting next Thursday - I will organize a meeting next Thursday.

In combination with the particle not, the verb will turns into won"t:

I won’t arrange the meeting next Thursday - I won’t organize the meeting next Thursday.

Please note that the form won"t replaces only the combination will + not. In other cases of negation, the auxiliary verb appears in its usual form.

I will never see him again / I’ll never see him again - I will never see him again

If we want to form an interrogative sentence, then it is enough to move the auxiliary verb to the first place in the sentence.

Will you arrange the meeting next Thursday? -Are you organizing a meeting next Thursday?

In special questions, will may be preceded by a question word, for example, what, how, when, where and others.

Where will you see him next Monday? -Where will you see him next Monday?

Let us immediately note that all the comments about the abbreviated form of will, negation and interrogative sentences are also true for other tenses of the future in English.

Although the Future Simple form itself already refers to the future, nothing prevents the use of circumstances that specify exactly when the action will occur. For a simple future, the function of such indicators is to record in general terms the upcoming moment. For example:

in the next century - in the next century,
next October - next October,
in two years - in two years,
in 2050 – in 2050,
tomorrow - tomorrow.

But what about shall?

No, we haven't forgotten about him. Classical English prescribes using shall instead of will in the first person. However, in modern English this rule is becoming less common, and will is now used regardless of person.

You need to be careful with the verb shall. In colloquial language you will hardly find it as a pure auxiliary verb: it will carry a semantic connotation of obligation. Previously, the should effect applied only to the second and third person, but in modern English this feature extends to the pronouns I/we. If the use of will speaks about the intentions and plans of the speaker, his own will, then the verb shall refers to an order of things independent of us, which is better to obey.

I will go to the cinema - I will go to the cinema (because I want to)
I shall go to the cinema - I will go to the cinema (I should do it)

Or this example:
We will have our son, and we shall see who is more influential - We will have a son (this refers to desire), and let's see who is more influential.

The use of shall has semantic nuances, so it is better to avoid using it as a pure future tense. If you don't want to inadvertently add additional meaning, feel free to use will - this verb has a more general meaning.

2. Future Continuous (Progressive)

The main meaning of the Future Continuous is to record the moment of action. By using the continuous future tense, the speaker represents the situation from the inside and pays attention to the process directly taking place.

Unlike the form I will read (I will read), where the situation is neutral and is presented entirely as a certain fact, the Future Continuous implies the duration of the situation. That is, at the selected moment in the future in question, the action has already begun and will not end yet. This very moment of action is what fixes the Future Continuous: I will be reading. It is the form of Future Progressive that can be caught in the act.

In Russian, we can characterize this form as “I will be in the process”: I will be reading is no longer just “I will read,” but “I will be in the process of reading.”

Tense is formed using the already familiar verb will with the addition of be and a semantic verb with the ending –ing.

We connect the pieces and get the formula: will + be + Ving

Recording the moment of an action implies greater detail in time. If the Future Simple can refer us to an uncertain future, then the Future Continuous implies a specific moment in question.

Tomorrow at that moment I will be reading - Tomorrow at this time I will be reading (i.e. at the indicated moment I will be in the process of reading)

To clarify the moment of an action, you can select a specific point in time. Such circumstances will play the role of satellites of the Future Continuous. Here are just a few examples:

at 2 o’clock - at 2 o’clock,
half an hour from now - in half an hour,
this time next Friday - at this time next Friday.

The Future Continuous time itself can act as a way of capturing the moment. In this case, it serves as a background against which another action is carried out: when one event occurs (Future Progressive), another will occur (Future Simple).

When I will be talking to my boss, you will be at home already - When I talk to my boss, you will already be at home.

The moment of action is the main meaning of the Future Continuous, but not the only one. Another use of this tense in English is confidence in the implementation of an event, its obligatory nature.

Our best player is injured and won’t be playing in the next game – Our best player is injured and will not participate in the next game

Using the Future Continuous instead of the Future Simple in this example emphasizes the inevitability of the event and avoids reference to personal desire. If we put the simple future tense here (Our best player is injured and won’t play in the next game), the sentence can be interpreted as the player’s reluctance to enter the field, while the Future Continuous leaves no doubt about the impossibility of playing.

3. Future Perfect

We have examined the two main future tenses in English. The other two forms are less common, but are no less useful to know about. Let's start with Future Perfect. After will in this case there is a verb in the perfect form: have + third form of the verb. Formula: will + have + V3

The peculiarity of this time is to emphasize the result. The Future Perfect describes a situation in which the event in question begins before the moment appearing in the sentence and will already have a certain effect. That is, the selected moment in the future will describe a certain result of the event that occurred.

They will have done four tests by the end of this year - By the end of the year they will complete four tests.
Tomorrow he will have been dead for ten years - Tomorrow it will be ten years since he died.

In both examples we are talking about a fixed stage of the event: 4 tests that will be written, and 10 years until the person will not be alive. In both cases, the situation has a starting point and the moment regarding which the statement is made (by the end of the year and tomorrow). These traits are decisive for Future Perfect.

In this time we can talk about both an intermediate moment and a completely completed action. Whether the situation will continue - the grammatical form does not say about this (the tests can be written all or only part of them). Of course, a person cannot return to life and this situation will continue, but we draw this conclusion from ideas about the world, and not from grammatical form.

For the Future Perfect, it is especially important to fix the moment in relation to which the result of the event is described. A characteristic marker of the perfect tense is the word by (by the moment X): by that time (by this time), by the end of the month (by the end of the month) and others.

The designation of a moment can be done by referring to another action, as in the case of the Future Continuous:

They will have played 27 games when they get back - They will have played 27 games by the time they get back

4. Future Perfect Continuous

The name Future Perfect Continuous itself gives the key to understanding the form. It combines continuous and perfect tenses. Future Perfect Continuous not only records the stage of an event, but also emphasizes the continuity of this action throughout the entire time period.

Education Formula: will + have + been + Ving

Exactly 50 years from tonight, I will have been taking part in this show for 75 years - Exactly in 50 years it will be 75 years since I took part in this show.
I will have been representing the county four years at the end of the year - I will represent the country for four years at the end of this year

A distinctive feature of the Future Perfect Continuous is the presence of two time indicators in the sentence. One captures a moment in the future, relative to which the countdown is taking place (exactly 50 years from now, by the end of the year). The second marker determines the period during which the action is performed (75 years, 4 years): it indicates the duration of the situation.

Alternatives for the future

Other forms can also be used as the future: the special construction “to be going to” or the present tense in the meaning of the future.

1. The formula “be going to” is used in cases where the decision to carry out an event has already been made.

I’m going to visit her next Friday - I’ll visit her next Friday

Another construction is used when signs of an impending event are visible. For example:

The weather is terrible. It’s going to rain - The weather is terrible. It's going to rain now

2. You can talk about the future through the form of the present. It is characteristic of describing an established routine or planned activities.

Present Simple often appears when talking about the schedule:
The train leaves tomorrow at 11 a.m. - The train leaves tomorrow at 11 am

Present Continuous marks future events that are clearly included in the plans and for which preparatory actions have already been taken:
I’m leaving on Wednesday - I’m leaving on Wednesday (the person probably already has a ticket in his pocket)

There are no problems with translating such constructions into Russian: the present future tense is actively used in the Russian language.

If at first glance the rules of future tenses seem confusing and unusual, look through the article again, re-read and analyze the examples for each tense. We hope the future becomes simple and clear for you.

Hello friends. We all know that future tense in English is a grammatical category that demonstrates that events will only happen (not before, not during, but after the conversation). In English, there are four tenses for expressing the future, as well as several constructions that serve the same purpose. Let’s try to figure out what to choose to express the future tense in English in this or that case.

To express future actions in English the following can be used:

• the Present Simple (Indefinite) tense - present simple (indefinite) tense
• the Present Continuous tense - present continuous (continuous) tense
• the Future Simple (Indefinite) tense - future simple (indefinite) tense
• Turnover “to be going to”

Let's look at the table and determine that Future Forms in English are presented in four aspects: Future Simple(Future simple) Future Continuous(Future continuous), Future Perfect(Future perfect) and Future Perfect Continuous(Future perfect continuous). The last two are used either very rarely or not at all. The constructions of these tenses are quite cumbersome and heavy, so it is easier for the speaker to rephrase the sentence than to create an “indigestible” version.
Rules Future Tenses simple and easy to apply. The most common tenses for expressing the future remain the first two options.

Let's look at the two tenses that are most often used in English to express the future.

Future Simple Tense - future simple tense

Let's use this time:

1. When we express single actions in the future.
   We will take a taxi. - We let's take taxi.He will spend his vacation in China. - He will hold vacation in China.
2. When an action will be repeated several times in the future.
   I will go to London a few times next year. - I I'll visit London repeatedly next year. At this time, words may be used that indicate action in the future: tomorrow(Tomorrow), tonight(tonight), the day after tomorrow(day after tomorrow), next week(next week), next year(next year), in a week / in a month(in a week / in a month), soon(soon) etc.She will call me tonight. - She will call to me In the evening.
3. Future Simple used when we make a decision instantly and immediately voice it, in other words, when we make spontaneous decisions.
   I will order a steak and chips, and you? - I I'll order steak and fries, how about you? (I came to the restaurant, looked at the menu and spontaneously chose a steak) Hold on. I 'll get a pen. - Wait, I I'll get it handle. (there was a need to write something down, so I immediately said that I needed to take a pen)

Future Continuous Tense - future continuous tense

Using this tense, we talk about processes that will occur in the future. That is, we emphasize the duration of the actions that will occur.

Remember:

1. Future Continuous shows an action that will take place at a specific time in the future. The sentence does not indicate when the event will begin or end. We focus on the fact that at a particular moment the action will last. In this case, the duration of the action is indicated using the following words: this time tomorrow / next week(this time tomorrow/next week), at 3 o'clock tomorrow(at 3 o'clock tomorrow), at 10 a.m.(at 10 am), in the morning/afternoon/evening(morning/afternoon/evening), tonight at 6 p.m.(tonight at 6 o'clock) at noon(at noon), at midnight(at midnight), in a week/month/year(in a week/month/year).Trevor will be watching a football match tomorrow at 8 p.m.– Trevor will watch football tomorrow at 8 pm.I will be studying at the university in a year. - I will be studying in the University in a year.
2. Future Continuous used to politely ask a person about his plans for the near future. In such situations, we want this person to do something for us. We are trying to find out if his plans coincide with our desires.
   Will you be going to the kitchen later? Bring me a glass of soda. - You will you go to the kitchen later? Grab me a glass of soda. I don’t like public transport. Will you be driving a car to get to the airport? – I don’t like public transport. You will you go to the airport by car?
3. Future Continuous used in the same way as Present Continuous: To communicate planned actions that will happen in the near future.
   They will be leaving for Chicago next week. = They are leaving for Chicago next week. - They are leaving in Chicago next week.We will be jogging with Julia in the park today. = We are jogging with Julia in the park today. - We let's run with Julia in the park today.

Using the construction to be going to

The construction to be going to is translated as “getting ready to do something.” We use it when we talk about actions we plan to take.

That is, we say:

1. About plans for the future

2. Events that are likely to happen

There is a difference between using the verb “will” and the phrase “to be going to” depending on the situation being described.

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