future simple presentation in english

• English Grammar

Talking about the future

Level: intermediate

When we know about the future , we normally use the present tense .

1. We use the present simple for something scheduled :

We have a lesson next Monday. The train arrives at 6.30 in the morning. The holidays start next week. It 's my birthday tomorrow.

2. We can use the present continuous for plans or arrangements :

I 'm playing football tomorrow. They are coming to see us tomorrow. We 're having a party at Christmas.

3. We use will :

• when we express beliefs about the future:

It will be a nice day tomorrow. I think Brazil will win the World Cup. I'm sure you will enjoy the film.

• to mean want to or be willing to :

I hope you will come to my party. George says he will help us.

• to make offers and promises :

I 'll see you tomorrow. We 'll send you an email.

• to talk about offers and promises :

Tim will be at the meeting. Mary will help with the cooking.

4. We use be going to :

• to talk about plans or intentions :

I 'm going to drive to work today. They are going to move to Manchester.

• to make predictions based on evidence we can see:

Be careful! You are going to fall .  (= I can see that you might fall.) Look at those black clouds. I think it's going to rain .  (= I can see that it will rain.)

5. We use will be with an -ing form for something happening before and after a specific time in the future :

I 'll be working at eight o'clock . Can you come later? They 'll be waiting for you when you arrive .

6. We can use will be with an -ing form instead of the present continuous or be going to when we are talking about plans, arrangements and intentions :

They 'll be coming to see us next week. I 'll be driving to work tomorrow.

7. We often use verbs like would like, plan, want, mean, hope, expect to talk about the future:

What are you going to do next year? I 'd like to go to university. We plan to go to France for our holidays. George wants to buy a new car.

8. We use modals may , might  and could when we are not sure about the future:

I might stay at home tonight or I might go to the cinema. We could see Mary at the meeting. She sometimes goes.

9. We can use should if we think there's a good chance of something happening:

We should be home in time for tea. The game should be over by eight o'clock.

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The future in time clauses and if- clauses

In time clauses with words like when, after, until we often use present tense forms to talk about the future:

I'll come home when I finish work. You must wait here until your father comes . They are coming after they have had dinner.

In clauses with if we often use present tense forms to talk about the future:

We won't be able to go out if it is raining . If Barcelona lose tomorrow, they will be champions.  

I would like to ask about how to distinguish the present simple and the future simple when we want to talk about a plan or an activity happening in the future. Could you please tell me your idea about this exercise?

The Music Festival ________________ place this Sunday night, in the central stadium.

A. takes B. will take C. is going to take D. has taken

Thanks a lot!

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Hello nanalee2024,

There's not enough context to really know what idea about the future this sentence communicates. Since it's not clear, A, B and C could all easily be correct and the verb forms would have the meanings explained above.

Sorry I can't give a more definitive answer!

Best wishes, Kirk LearnEnglish team

Thanks a lot. This is the reason why I get confused with this exercise.

I also want you to clarify when we use the present simple and the future simple or be going to when we want to talk about the future. What are the differences? Can you tell in detail what type of plans or activities we will use the appropriate tense?

This information is on the page in the explanation above these comments:

• present simple - fixed future events, timetables and schedules
• will (or other modal verbs such as might, could or may) - predictions, guesses, promises and threats
• be going to - intentions, logical predictions based on evidence
• present continuous - events you have already arranged

Future forms are very much dependent on the context and on how the speaker sees the situation, as you can see. Very often there is a more than one form possible.

The LearnEnglish Team

Hello Teachers, Who's going to tell Jake? And who will tell Jake? Is there any differences in meaning? Could you explain it elaborately?

Hello jitu_jaga,

The differences between these forms is explained above. Could you please tell us what isn't clear for you, or what you think the difference is? I think we'll be better able to help you if we understanding where you're coming from.

Hello Kirk, I think in the first sentence the speaker is asking about plan who made earlier to ask Jake. Whereas in the second sentence the speaker is insisting someonelse to take decision to ask Jake right at the moment of speaking. If I am wrong, please correct t me.

Yes, you've got the right idea. If we say 'Who will tell Jake?', we are clearly asking for a volunteer -- as you put it, for someone to declare this at the moment of speaking.

'Who's going to tell Jake?' suggests that there may already be a plan of some sort, though perhaps it hasn't been finalized. 

Hi, I hope you can help me. I try to find out which translation is correct among the following:

I've bought a new laptop, but it doesn't work. I'll must bring back to the shop. I've bought a new laptop, but it doesn't work. I'll have to bring back to the shop.

I think they won't spend their holydays by the sea again. I don't think they will spend their holydays by the sea again.

Watch out! You're going to hurt yourself. Watch out! You'll hurt yourself.

Thank you in advance for your help

Hello dspatola,

In 1), only the second sentence is correct. We don't use two modal verbs ('will must') together as they are used in the first sentence.

In 2), we typically make the verb 'think' negative (as in the second sentence) rather than the other verb (as in the first sentence). But the first sentence is not incorrect; it's just unusual. Note, however, the spelling of 'holidays'.

Both of the sentences in 3) can be correct. It depends on the situation and/or speaker's intended meaning.

By the way, please let us know what you think is the correct or incorrect option when you ask us questions such as these. It helps us help you better if we can see what you are unsure about.

Hello, Wich of these sentences is correct? And why? He has a meeting with the doctor in two hours. He is having a meeting with the doctor in two hours.

Hi .Mariia,

Both of them are correct! In comparison, the second one emphasises the fact that the meeting has already been organised and confirmed relatively more.

LearnEnglish team

When you think of "will" always remember the song "we will rock you" and "i will survive". Also remember that "a will" (noun) is testament (document) that says what will be done in the future and is 100% (can't be changed).

What is the difference between

Next week I'll be visiting your city. Next week I'm going to be visiting your city.

Hello Plokonyo,

Both sentences use the continuous aspect to talk about the city visit, so the main difference is the difference between 'will' and 'be going to'.

Both forms can be used to make a prediction. When they are used to make a prediction, 'be going to' more strongly suggests there is some evidence for this future event than 'will' does. Although the two sentences you ask about are probably not predictions, they could be depending on the context.

More likely these are statements about plans. 'be going to' shows that a plan is already in place; the plan was made before the moment of speaking. It speaks of your intention to visit the city next week.

The most common meaning of 'will' in speaking about the future is for a plan made at the moment of speaking. This doesn't really work in this context, but people do sometimes say something like 'Next week I'll be visiting your city'. In this case, it could be that someone else has arranged your travel plans or your schedule and has decided the details of this trip. In this case, 'will' is used to report a fact about the future. This suggests less intentional involvement on the part of the speaker than 'be going to', which we use to speak about intentions.

Hope this helps.

Dear team, I hope you are fine. I saw a video, David Letterman's Final Show. He says, I love this segment. The name is "a comedy we would have done tomorrow." Why is "would have done" used? Another question: Which one is true? Why is "would have done" used? Why "would have done" is used? Thank you

Hello Hosseinpour,

The correct question is 'Why is 'would have done' used?'

The answer to this question is as follows. We use 'would have done' when something was a possibility in the past but did not happen. For example:

I would have gone to the party, but I didn't get an invitation.

Although it seems odd to link a form like this which rooted in an unreal past with a future time reference ('tomorrow'), sometimes people do so. This is generally when the decision to do something in the future has been taken in the past. For example:

I would have gone to the party tomorrow, but I didn't get an invitation and now I have other plans.

Here, the party is tomorrow but the time to decide/arrange to go was in the past. It's an unusual use, but it occurs in contexts like this. Whether this is what Letterman had in mind or whether he was just playing linguistic games for comedic effect I can't tell you, however.

Thank you sir, for the time and help.

Hi Team, I'm learning the difference between the future tense "I will go tomorrow" and the future with present progressive "I am going tomorrow". What is the difference between them in these examples please? I know the grammatical difference but I was wondering when you would use one over the other. I know traditionally you use the future with present continuous for things that are scheduled or arranged but since both of these specify time is there any difference in use? thanks in advance

Hello Myetl,

The context and the speaker's intentions are key, but in general, for example, 'I'm going tomorrow' implies that you've already had your trip planned. You haven't decided to go just now as you're speaking with someone.

If you say 'I'll go tomorrow', it could be that you are making a promise to go to the person you're speaking with, or it could be that you've decided you will go just now while speaking.

I'd say this is the most typical distinction in meaning between these two forms, but, as always, other meanings are possible in specific situations.

Hope this helps!

Hello I use the present simple for future I must happen in the present and happened in the past and future and I avoid giving instructions I am talking about grammar this is correct ?

Sorry, I don't understand the question. Can you ask it again?

You can find some examples of how to use the present simple for the future at the top of the page above.

Hello, dear teachers and team!

Could you please help me with my confusion concerning "will" and "going to". It is quite understandable that will refers to spontaneous ideas and going to is used for planned actions. I've been a bit confused since I read that Cambridge Dictionary says: "One of the main uses of will is to refer to things in the future that we think are certain".

1. So, if someone asks me "What are your plans for Monday and Tuesday" can I answer "I will work" (=I am sure I'll do) or does it have to be "I'm going to work" (because it refers to my plan"? In the same way, can I ask someone "Will you work tomorrow?" or should it be "Are you going to work tomorrow?"

2. Can I say "I will have a rest on Maldives" (I'm sure I will, I have already bought tickets and booked a hotel and I'm sure it will happen) or "I'm going to have a rest on Maldives" (I have already bought tickets and booked a hotel, so it's my plan).

I'm very very grateful for your help and thank you very much for answering this comment beforehand!

Hello howtosay_,

'Will' describes a decision, as you say. The key to understanding the second use is not the degree of certainty of the action but rather the concept of 'we think'. In other words, 'will' describes our belief in a certain outcome. That is why it is used in prophecies and guesses. It's also why we tend not to use it about our own actions unless we are making a promise or a threat. After all, we do not need belief in our own choice - the choice depends only on us.

1. For the reasons above, 'going to' is used in both examples here.

2. Again, 'going to' is more appropriate here.

Hello Team, I have some confusion over the use of the term 'later' to talk about the future. For example, can I say "I will take the exam 6 months later" to refer to the future? Does it instead refer to the past? Wouldn't it be more correct to say "I will take the exam in 6 months/ 6 months from now" to talk about the future? Why? Thanks in advance!

Hello BeeJay,

'Later' is a comparative form which requires another time in the future as a reference point. For example:

The plan was to do it in September but we're going to do it a month later instead. The plan was to do it in two months but we're going to do it a month later instead.

> September or 'in two months' are the reference points for 'later' here.

Without this reference point you cannot use 'later':

We are going to do it in October / in three months / 

> There is no reference point so 'later' cannot be used.

Hello, Talking about the future, especially for plans/arrangements and plans/intentions. As written above: We can use the present continuous for plans or arrangements, and we use "be going to" to talk about plans or intentions. For me, it is difficult to settle if they are plans/arrangements or plans/intentions. In both cases, it comes naturally to me to use the form "be going to"; is it so grammatically incorrect? Thanks for your reply.

Hi User_1,

An arrangement normally involves some sort of official process (e.g. "I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow" implies that the person has made an appointment; "I'm going to New York" implies booking tickets, hotels, etc.), or coordination with other people ("I'm meeting my friends for dinner tonight.").

These same things can also be described as intentions ("I'm going to see the doctor tomorrow"; "I'm going to go to New York"), so there's nothing wrong with using "going to". However, an intention does not necessarily involve making an arrangement. Intentions also include things that the person simply desires to do ("I'm going to drive to work today"). 

There is a large overlap between these meanings of the present continuous and going to. However, the present continuous does have that "arrangement" meaning, which comes in useful sometimes!

I hope that helps.

Hi Jonathan, Thanks for your help. Sometimes, it is hard to identify that difference not so much when I write but by doing grammar tests.

Q12.Alice is going to have a baby. It is a popular phrase, though it brings this question what if it is stated for the purpose of simple informaing, which suggests to use will. Are we allowed to use will in here?

Hello aeposp,

As with most future forms, the choice depends on how the speaker sees the situation. Going to is by far the most common form used in this context because it is a predictable process based on evidence we possess. Will is not grammatically incorrect, but it would suggest some kind of guess or prediction (fortune telling?), so it does seem unlikely.

Q11. Look at this conversation: A. do you have any plans for this weekend? B. No, I really don’t . I will/am going to eat dinner of course. And then probably I will/ am going to watch Tv for a little while. A recource indicates both options fit the situation. But why? It seems either prediction on the basis of experience Or simply an instant decision. So why to use be going to?

I think both  will  and  am going to  are both fine for the first one.  Am going to  is OK because it shows something that has already been decided before the moment of speaking. Since eating dinner is a regular and everyday activity, it can be understood in that way. For the second one, I would prefer  will .

Q10. My father ___ definitely stay in hospital for two weeks. Is it prediction based on evidence or personal knowledge and opinion or simply an information?

It could be any of these functions, depending on the context in which it is said or written!

Q9 . When a expert of any kind announces a knowledge he has achieved considering his prior knowledge and the evidence he observes – for examples a weather specialist who observes the radars and other data and comes to a conclusion considering his own knowledge- is it will or be going to we should use? Afterall, should we consider his announcement a neutral informing or a prediction of any kind? Ex: Eastern Berlin ___ stay dry and sunny over the weekend.

Hi aeposp,

The presenter could use "is going to" to show a strong sense of certainty. "Will" is also possible, to present the information as the speaker's belief. 

In this example, there is another factor to consider: the conventions of the type of text. Aside from the speaker's own intentions and understanding of the information, the speaker is also producing a kind of text that has its own characteristics for content, language and organisation, which have been established through many other texts produced previously. In my experience, weather presenters mostly use "will", and the speaker may also decide to follow this convention. This is true for not just weather forecasts but newspaper articles, academic articles and any other kind of text.

If you are interested in a particular type of text, it might be interesting for you to take some examples of it and see whether they use "will", "going to" or both, and in which circumstances.

Q8. I have a feeling sth good ____ happen soon. Is seems a prediction based on personal opinion, so is the usage of be going to forbidden in here?

Both 'will' and 'is going to' are possible here. 'is going to' suggests more intensity or personal engagement on the part of the speaker than 'will' does.

All the best, Kirk LearnEnglish team

Q7. When asking about decisions, both will and be going to are used. Ex: Where are you going to/will stay in Berlin? Any difference between options?

In general, 'going to' is the best form to use here since this appears to be a question about a plan. We don't use 'will' to talk about plans in this way.

Q6.I am going on a holiday. I ____ away for a week. Is it simply information OR prediction based on knowledge OR expressing the arrangement and decision?

Hello asposp,

There is often a choice of future forms which the speaker could use and that is the case here. You could see the situation as a future fact ('will be'), a prediction (also 'will be'), an intention or plan ('am going to be') or an arrangement ('am'). All of these are possible and reflect less an objective fact than how the speaker conceives the situation.

Can I say: "I can see you tomorrow if they didn't cancel the class". Is it correct?

I think anyone would understand this, but I'm afraid that combination of verb tenses isn't correct.

If I understand what you want to say here correctly, 'I can see you tomorrow if they don't cancel the class' is the correct form.

I'd suggest you have a look at our Conditionals 1 page, where you can learn more about the most common verb tenses used with 'if'.

Q5. Due to the fact that predicting based on present evidence expresses a higher level of certainty, why is it stated in some resources that “will” states a higher level of certainty, especially in neutral information, as in: I will be 21 next week. What is the difference between: I will be 21 next week? And I am going to be 21 next week.

Actually, "will" can also indicate a high level of certainty. The differences between "will" and "going to" are not only in the level of certainty, but also the exact meaning of the future event. If you say "I will be 21 next week", you are stating it relatively simply and factually, as a future event. If you say "I am going to be 21 next week", you are presenting it as a kind of process that is already underway and is inevitable. That's the meaning underlying the "present evidence" explanation of "going to" - it is evidence of a process that is already happening. In many cases (such as this one), this small difference between "will" and "going to" is unlikely to be important in the conversation. Whichever one you choose expresses the point, which (I presume) is to tell the listener when your birthday is.

Q4. Is the following example an expression of prediction based on opinion or knowledge (to use will) or based on evidence or decision or intention (to use be going to)? John _____ graduate from medical school in June. (There is signs of referring to present circumstance which is the present policies of the university, when to end the process of education AND signs of the speakers knowledge over such an evidence and circumstance.)

Similar to the previous question, both  will and  going to  are correct and plausible answers! Without more contextual information, we cannot know for sure which one the speaker intends.

Q3. It is mentioned in some resources that when simply giving information of asking for information we use will 1)Is it possible to use be going to when simply giving information with no emphasize on other purposes of expression? 2) There is a borderline in some resources that when there is any sign of expressing prior intension of plans he definite and singly option is be going to. What if there is the intention of simple informing, for example: We ____ study climate change in some part of the course. 3) In the example above there is also signs of prediction. This prediction is based on knowledge on present policies and the syllabus of the course; is this kind of prediction based on present evidence (the present syllabus) or based on the knowledge of the speaker over the syllabus? 4)Some may say this example is expressing decisions. Is that right?

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Simple Future Tense: Definition and Useful Examples in English

The simple future tense in English and simple future examples. Learn the definition and how to form simple future tense with useful examples and ESL printable infographics.

Simple Future Tense

Simple future definition.

The Simple Future tense is used when we plan or make a decision to do something. Nothing is said about the time in the future.

Forming Simple Future Tense

Positive statements | simple future.

Notice how we use ‘will’ or ‘going to’ and the verb in the base form for all subjects.

Negative Statements | Simple Future

Notice how we use ‘will not’ or ‘not going to’ and the verb in the base form for all subjects.

Interrogative Statements / Questions | Simple Future

Simple future tense chart.

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Comprehensive Guide on Future Simple Tense Verbs for ELL

What is the future simple tense?

Where in a sentence is a modal verb commonly placed?

What are examples of future simple statements?

What are examples of future simple negative statements?

What are examples of future simple questions?  

What are good examples of the future simple tense?  

Where can I learn more about the modal will and how to express the future?  

The future simple tense in English is a sentence construction used to express a future state OR an action that will begin and end in the future.

English verbs are not inflected   to express the future.  This means the spelling of the main verb is not changed to express the future.   Instead, a modal (auxiliary verb) is used to express the future.  Will is a common modal verb used for the future.

• Statement :  subject + modal + base verb
• Negative Statement :  subject + modal + “not” + base form
• Question: modal + subject + base verb

What are examples of future simple statements ?

• Future Simple Statement :  subject + modal will + base verb

Present Simple Statement

• I am at school every day.
• You see Alison all the time.
• He buys the food for every party.
• She gets good grades on her tests.
• It belongs to me.
• We are there on Wednesdays.
• They meet in the park once a month.

Future Simple Statement with Modal Will

•  I will be at school tomorrow .
• You will see Alison later today.
• He’ ll buy the food for tomorrow’s party .
• She will get a good grade on her upcoming test.
• It will belong to me by tomorrow .
• We’ ll be there next Wednesday .
• They will meet in the park tonight .

What are examples of future simple negative statements ?

• Future Simple Negative Statement :  subject + modal will + “not” + base form
• Contraction:  will + not = won’t
• I will be at school tomorrow.
•  You will see Alison later.
• He will buy the food.
•  She will get a good grade.
•  It will belong to me then.
• We will be there Tuesday.
• They will meet in the park.

Future Simple Negative

• I will not be at school tomorrow.
•  You will not see Alison later.
• He will not buy the food.
•  She will not get a good grade.
•  It will not belong to me then.
• We will not be there Tuesday.
• They will not meet in the park.

Future Simple Negative with Contraction

• I won’t be at school tomorrow.
•  You won’t   see Alison later.
• He won’t buy the food.
•  She won’t get a good grade.
•  It won’t   belong to me then.
• We won’t   be there Tuesday.
• They won’t   meet in the park.

What are examples of future simple questions ?  

• Question:  modal will + subject + base verb

Future Simple with Modal Will

• He will buy the food for tomorrow’s party.
• It will belong to me by tomorrow.
• We will be there next Wednesday.
• They will meet in the park tonight.

Future Simple Question – Modal Will

•  Will I be at school tomorrow.
•  Will you see Alison later today.
•  Will he buy the food for tomorrow’s party.
•  Will she get a good grade on her upcoming test.
•  Will it belong to me by tomorrow.
•  Will we be there next Wednesday.
•  Will they meet in the park tonight.

What are good examples of the future simple tense?

More Examples of Future Simple Tense (with Modal Will)

•  I will be here the rest of the day?
• They will be at the restaurant later?
• You will not see me at practice next week?
• We will not see you again?
• We won’t do that again?
• We won’t have time to go to the store?
•   Will you be able to come to my party?
• Will you think about my idea?

Where can I learn more about the modal will and how to express the future?

To learn more about modals and different ways to express the future visit: Language Use/Talking About the Future

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• 4 Future Tenses In English And How To Use Them

• Posted on 10/03/2021
• Categories: Blog
• Tags: Future tense , Grammar , Resources to learn English

“Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one.” – Doc Brown, Back to the future.

Just like the past and present tenses, there is more than one future tense in English. These change depending on the function and what we want to say.

Today we’re going to look at four future tenses: the future simple, the future continuous, the future perfect and the future perfect continuous. We’ll show you how and when to use them. We’ll also share with you some fun videos and activities to help you understand them better.

Ready to learn? Let’s go!

The future tenses

Take a look at the four future tenses in English and how they’re used in a sentence:

1. Future Simple

Let’s start with the basics. The future simple is used to talk about a time later than now and can be used in lots of different ways.

• It is made up of the verb will/won’t + base infinitive (infinitive without to) .
• Because will is a modal verb it doesn’t change depending on the person doing the action.
• We can use contractions e.g. I will = I’ll .
• In the negative, we can also use will not for more emphasis.
• Won’t is more common in speech.
• In short answers we say: yes X will or no X won’t .

Here’s a look at the future simple in positive and negative statements and questions.

Uses and examples

• Instant or spontaneous decisions – I’m hungry. I think I’ll make a sandwich.
• Future predictions based on a belief – I’m sure you’ll pass the test .
• Promises – I won’t tell anyone your secret .
• Offers – I’ll carry your bags for you .
• Requests – Will you tell Henry I called?
• Threats – If you do that again, I’ll tell Mum .
• Future facts – I’ll be back later tonight .

We can use shall instead of will for future time references with I and we . However, it is slightly more formal.

E.g. We shall never forget this beautiful day .

It is also common to use shall in questions to make offers, suggestions or ask for advice.

E.g. Shall I carry these bags for you?

Shall I open the window?

What shall I tell Mary about the broken vase?

Be going to vs will

It’s important to note that for predictions based on evidence and for future plans we use be going to not will .

E.g. Look at those grey clouds. It’s definitely going to rain!

– What are you doing after work?

– I’m going to the gym .

Activity One

For more about the differences between will and be going to to talk about the future, watch this video from Learn English with TV Series :

2. Future continuous

Now let’s move on to the future continuous. Generally, we use this tense to talk about things in progress at a particular time in the future. Take a look at the form:

The structure of the future continuous is as follows: will/won’t + be + ing form

• An action in progress at a specific time in the future (at 5pm, this time tomorrow, in two weeks, in five years time etc.) . This time tomorrow, I’ll be flying to Barbados .
• An action we see as new or temporary . I’ll be working for my Dad until I find a new job .
• Predictions or guesses about future events . He’ll be coming to the party, I guess .
• Predictions about the present . She’ll be getting married right now, I imagine .
• Polite enquiries . Will you be joining us for dinner?

Stative verbs

It’s important to remember that some verbs cannot be used in the continuous tense. These are called stative verbs. Stative verbs describe states, feelings, thoughts and opinions. Instead of the future continuous, we use the future simple tense for these verbs. Here are some examples:

Activity two

Here’s a fun activity to practise what you’ve learnt about the future continuous. All you have to do is talk about what you’ll be doing at these different points in time. Try saying them out loud or write down your answers on a piece of paper. We’ll post some possible answers at the end of this blog post.

What will you be doing…?

3. Future perfect

Once you’ve mastered the future continuous, it’s time to learn the future perfect. The future perfect is used to talk about a completed action in the future. Here’s a look at the form:

• The form of the future perfect is will/won’t + have + past participle .
• Regular past participles end in -ed.
• Irregular past participles don’t follow the common conjugation pattern.

• An action that will be completed before a specific time in the future . Next September, we’ll have been married for 50 years .
• Use by or by the time to mean some time before . I’ll have finished this report by the time you’re home .
• Use in, in a day’s time, in two weeks’ time, in three months’ time etc. to mean at the end of this period . In three years’ time, I’ll have completed my degree .

Activity three

Should you use has instead of have for third person in the future perfect? Here’s BBC Learn English with the answer.

4. Future perfect continuous

We use the future perfect continuous to show that something will continue up until a particular event in the future. We normally use it to emphasise how long something will have been happening for.

The form of the future perfect continuous is will/won’t + have + been + ing (present participle)

• To show that something will continue up until a particular event in the future . In October, I’ll have been working here for ten years .
• To show something finished just before another time action (cause and effect) . When I arrive, I’ll have been working all day, so I’ll be tired .
• With time expressions (by + then / tomorrow / next year etc., by the time, when) . By the time we arrive, we’ll have been travelling for fifteen hours .

Activity four

Look at these five photos of people with different professions. Write down sentences using the future perfect continuous to describe what they will have been doing four hours into their work shift . E.g. They will have been cooking for four hours. We’ll write some examples at the end of the blog post .

Suggested Answers

• In five minutes I’ll still be reading this blog post .
• In two hours I’ll be at home watching the TV on the sofa .
• At 9pm I’ll be cooking dinner .
• This time tomorrow I’ll be doing my English exam .
• I’ll probably be playing football on Saturday morning .
• I’ll be having dinner with friends next Friday .
• I’ll be having my operation in 2 weeks .
• I’m not sure what I’ll be doing next month .
• I’ll be saying goodbye to 2021 at midnight on New Year’s Eve .
• A) Police officer – He’ll have been catching criminals for four hours .
• B) Doctor – She’ll have been saving lives for four hours .
• C) English Teacher – He’ll have been teaching grammar for four hours .
• D) Chefs – They’ll have been cooking for four hours .
• E) Footballer – She’ll have been kicking a ball around for four hours .

So there you have it. You’ve officially learnt the future tenses. Well done you! If you’d like to learn more grammar, check out the following blog posts:

• 4 Present tenses and how to use them
• 4 Past tenses and when to use them

And if you’d like some extra help, why not join one of our General English Courses , to practise using these tenses in conversation?

Glossary for Language Learners

Find the following words in the article and then write down any new ones you didn’t know.

to be made up of sth. (pv): to be comprised up of something.

out loud (exp): audibly.

to master sth. (v): to become an expert at something.

work shift (n): a period of time that you work.

pv = phrasal verb

exp = expression

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Examples:I will be a teacher.He will travel around the world.He won´t buy a new house.You won't have any problems.

to make predictions about the future.

We use the future tense with "will":

Examples:I will go to the cinema tomorrow.She will be happy with her exam results.We will take the bus next week.

I You WeYouThey

Affirmative sentences

how do we use "will"?

Examples:I will not call a taxi for you.She will not be in the office tomorrow.We will not watch TV tonight.

Negative sentences

Examples:Will you lock the door?Will she buy any milk at the supermarket?Will they test their English?

Interrogative sentences

Examples:I am going to be a teacher when I'm older.He is going to travel to London next summer.Are you going to buy a new T-shirt?

To talk about our future plans

We use the future tense with "be going to":

I You WeThey

Examples:I am going to visit Amsterdam next August.She is going to go to the beach next Sunday.We are going to send her a text message.

how do we use "be going to"?

Examples:I am not going to visit my aunt next week.The bomb is not going to explode.We are not going to fly to England.

Examples:Are you going to buy a new iPhone?Is she going to study hard for the exam?Are we going to talk to our best friend?

to pass the exam?

are they going

will they visit

play tennis?

to talk to?

are you going

to travel to London?

is she going

will you eat

wh- questions

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I _________ help you tomorrow morning.

OH NO!TRY AGAIN!

She _________ cook a chocolate cake for you.

We _________ to go camping next summer.

They _________ win the football match tomorrow.

It _________ to rain next Saturday.

I _________ fail the English exam.

You _________ to be a doctor in the future.

In the future, robots _________ do my homework.

They _________ get a new computer tomorrow.

In 2025 people _________ buy more electric cars.

am not going

I _________ to have coffee at Starbucks.

It´s 4 o´clock. She _________ to miss the bus.

Look at the sky. It _________ to snow soon.

Just a moment! I _________ help you with the bags.

I _________ to turn the washing machine on.

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Future tenses • There are four “future tenses” in English: • Future simple • Futurecontinuous • Futureperfect simple • Futureperfectcontinuous

Future tenses • Butthere are otherverbforms and tenses we use totalkaboutthefuture: • Be goingto • Present simple • Presentcontinuous • Might/ May

Future simple: uses I think he’ll fail the exam. Why are we using the future simple here?

Future simple: uses FUTURE PREDICTIONS WITHOUT EVIDENCE

Future simple: uses I’ll go to bed now. I’ll pay you back tomorrow. I’ll give you a hand with the washing-up. Why are we using the future simple here?

Future simple: uses FUTURE INTENTION/DECISION MADE AT THE MOMENT OF SPEAKING. So it’s used with: - promises: I’ll pay you back tomorrow. • offers: I’ll give you a hand with the washing-up. Shall I help you? - suggestions: Shall we go to the cinema tonight? - requests: Will you marry me? - refusals: I won’t tell you anything.

Future simple: uses The sun will rise at 6.30 tomorrow. Christmas day will fall on Tuesday this year. Why are we using the future simple here?

Future simple: uses FUTURE FACTS The present simple is also possible: The sun rises at 6.30 tomorrow. Christmas day falls on Tuesday this year.

Future simple: uses If I pass this exam, I’ll have a party. Why are we using the future simple here?

Future simple: uses IN FIRST CONDITIONAL CLAUSES (in the main clause)

Futurecontinuous: uses Come round in the morning. I’ll be painting the kitchen. Why are we using the future continuous here?

Futurecontinuous: uses ACTIVITIES WHICH WILL BE IN PROGRESS IN THE FUTURE

Futurecontinuous: uses Come round whenever you like. I’ll be looking after the kids all day. Why are we using the future continuous here?

Futurecontinuous: uses UNPLANNED ACTIVITIES WHICH WILL BE IN PROGRESS IN THE FUTURE (the activity is normally done so it’s predicted to be happening in the future)

Futureperfect simple: uses By next Christmas we’ll have been here for 8 years. The builders will have finished the roof by Saturday. Why are we using the future perfect here?

Futureperfect simple: use ACTIVITIES THAT WILL HAVE (NOT) FINISHED BEFORE A FUTURE TIME

Futureperfectcontinuous: use By the end of next month I’ll have been living here for ten years. Why are we using the future perfect continuous here?

Futureperfectcontinuous:use ACTIVITIES THAT WILL HAVE (NOT) FINISHED BEFORE A FUTURE TIME (= future perfect, but there is emphasis on how long the activity will have been going on) By the end of next month I’ll have been living here for ten years.

Future tenses • There are otherverbforms and tenses we use totalkaboutthefuture: • Be goingto • Present simple • Presentcontinuous • Might/ May

Be goingto: uses Sandra’s going to have another baby in June. Look at the sky. It’s going to rain. Why are we using the be going to form here?

Be goingto: uses FUTURE PREDICTIONS WITH EVIDENCE

Be goingto: uses A: What are you going to do when you finish school? B: I’m going to work for my father. Why are we using the be going to form here?

Be goingto: uses PREMEDITATED FUTURE INTENTION/DECISION

Present simple: uses The plane leaves at 5.00. The sun rises at 5.20 tomorrow. Why are we using the present simple here?

Present simple: uses IN FUTURE FIXED EVENTS ON A TIMETABLE, CALENDAR, ETC.

Present simple: uses When you arrive, phone me. If I pass this exam, I’ll have a party. Why are we using the present simple here?

Present simple: uses TO REFER TO FUTURE TIME: • IN TIME CLAUSES • IN FIRST CONDITIONALS

Presentcontinuous: uses I’m meeting Bill at 4.30. We’re staying in a small hotel for a week. Why are we using the present continuous here?

Presentcontinuous: uses FUTURE PERSONAL PLANS (=be going to for premeditated intentions)

MAY/ MIGHT: uses Take your umbrella. It may/might rain. Why are we using may/might here?

MAY/ MIGHT: uses FUTURE POSSIBILITY

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This lesson can be used on all ages of elementary to intermediate students.

The aim of this lesson is to teach students how to use the the Future Tense in English

Preparation:  

First print the activity sheet. Photocopy one activity sheet for each student in the class.

Introduction:

After going through your regular review and teacher talk.  Tell the students that you’re going to learn and practice the use of The Future Tense in English. 

Go through the grammar and the exercises together.

Ask the students if they have any doubts.

Thank them for coming to the lesson.

The Simple Future

The simple future is a verb tense that’s used to talk about things that haven’t happened yet.

This year, Jen will read War and Peace .

It will be hard, but she’s determined to do it.

Use the simple future to talk about an action or condition that will begin and end in the future.

How to Form the Simple Future

The formula for the simple future is will + [root form of verb] . I will learn a new language.

Jen will read that book.

My brothers will sleep till noon if no one wakes them up.

You will see what I mean.

It doesn’t matter if the subject is singular or plural; the formula for the simple future doesn’t change.

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