Future Forms

1. Present simple

1.1. Timetables

1.1.1. EXAMPLE: My plane leaves in an hour.

1.2. Programmes

2. Present continuous

2.1. Fixed arrangements

2.1.1. EXAMPLE: They are having a party for their 50th anniversaty on Saturday.

3. Will/Future simple

3.1. Spot decisions

3.1.1. EXAMPLE: This smartphone is cool. I´ll buy it.

3.2. Future predictions

3.2.1. Based on what we believe or imagine happen.

3.3. For promises

3.3.1. EXAMPLE: I´ll help you create an email account tonight.

3.4. Actions/events/situations

3.4.1. Definitely happen in the future and wich we cannot control.

4. Be going to

4.1. Future plans

4.1.1. EXAMPLE: He is going to open his own restaurant soon.

4.2. Intentions

4.3. Predictions

4.3.1. Based on what we see or know

4.3.1.1. EXAMPLE: Look at those dark clouds! It´s going to rain.