*What are your predictions about the future?

Will / Going toSubject + will + verb

Subject + be + going to + verb

Key Words for Future Tense

Next …

Tomorrow

In …

On …

At …

Ways in English to talk about the future

Predictions/statements of fact

Intentions

Arrangements

Scheduled events

1.To give or ask for information or facts about the future.

Her parents will be here in about an hour. All her friends will come to her wedding.

2. For plans or decisions made at the time of speaking.

"We need some paper for the photocopier." "Okay, I'll go and get some.“ "What would you like to eat?" "I'll have a pizza please."

3. To make predictions about the future.

I think it will rain tomorrow. Do you think Brazil will win the World Cup?

4. To make predictions about the present.

Don't phone her now, she'll be busy.

5.To offer to do something I'll take you to the airport tomorrow. That suitcase looks heavy; I'll carry it for you.

6.To agree to do something. Okay, I'll come with you.

7.To promise to do something I promise I won't tell anyone you broke the window.

8. To make requests (or give orders). Will you open the door for me please? Will you marry me? Will you shut up please?

9.To refuse to do something or talk about refusals.

No, I won't cook your dinner, you can cook it yourself.

I've asked him but he won't do it.

Question:Will + subject + verb + ?

*Negation:Subject + will + not + verb

I will =

You will =

He will =

She will =

It will =

They will =

We will =

My friend will =

Jose will =

Maria will =

The future will =

Students will =

Everyone will not =

1. For plans or decisions made before speaking.

Is Peter coming home soon? Yes, I'm going to meet him at the airport

tomorrow.

•I'm going to watch TV in a minute, because my favourite programme is on.

2. To make predictions about the future based on present evidence

Look at the sky. It's going to rain soon.

*Question:Be + subject + going to + verb + ?

*Negation:

Subject + be + not + going to + verb

I am going to =You are going to =He is going to =She is going to =It is going to =We are going to =They are going to =My friend is going to =The students are going to =

*Either will + verb or be going to + verb can be used for PREDICTIONS about the future

*Prediction =

Brazil?

Argentina?

Mexico?

Germany?

France?

The United States?

*Reading

*Group work: Write 3 - 5 predictions for the future.

1. The telephone is ringing. I’m in the shower.2. My car won’t start.3. I have to be at work right now, and the babysitter isn’t

here.4. Your music is too loud. I can’t sleep.5. My books are so heavy. My back feels like it’s breaking!6. I don’t understand this grammar.7. I have a job interview in Encinitas, but I don’t know how

to get there.8. Where’s Susie? She’s late!

Change to future: be going to + verb1. They (take) a vacation next year.2. She (study) art at San Diego State University.3. We (have) a party next weekend.4. I (buy) a new car.5. The boyfriend and girlfriend (get) married.6. He (look) for a new job.7. The boss (give) everyone a pay raise.8. One student (be) absent tomorrow.9. I (no spend) any more money.

*Links to sites for practice:

Will

Be going to

Will v. Be going to (exercises 18, 19, 20)