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Future: “will” & “going to”

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Future: “will” & “going to”

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3. Elementary

Both "will" and "going to" are used when talking about the future. When do we use which? Let's find out.

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Do you know when to use "will" and when to use "going to"?

We use "going to" to talk about plans 🗓️

→ when we have already decided or we intend to do something in the future.

They are going to retire at the beach - they decided it ten years ago.

We use "going to" to talk about evidence ✅

→ when it’s almost 100% clear that something is going to happen.

I think it is going to rain - I just felt a drop.

We use "going to" to talk about the immediate future ⏩

→ when something is about to happen, when it’s happening very soon.

Come quick! The episode is going to start in 5 minutes!

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When do you NOT use "going to"?

We use "will" to talk about quick decisions ⚡

→ when you make a decision at that moment, in a spontaneous way.

That ice cream looks yummy! I think I'll order one too.

I'll → I will

We use "will" to make predictions 🔮

→ when you’re not 100% sure something will happen, but you think it will.

Take an umbrella with you, I think it will rain later.

We also use "will" to make an offer 🤝, a promise 🙏 or a threat ☝️.

I will make him an offer he can’t refuse.

Will you lend me $10? I promise I'll give it back tomorrow.

You won't get any popcorn if you keep behaving like that.

won't → will not

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A: "I just realised I forgot my phone at home." B: "It’s OK, ___ you mine."

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It's Julia's birthday next week, so ___ her some flowers.

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I promise I’m going to finish the report by tomorrow.

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Everyone says they’re great with children and they love their niece, ___ good parents.

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Full Video Duration: 14 minutes
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We use "going to" to talk about plans 🗓️

They are going to retire at the beach - they decided it ten years ago.

We use "going to" to talk about evidence ✅

I think it is going to rain - I just felt a drop.

We use "going to" to talk about the immediate future ⏩

Come quick! The episode is going to start in 5 minutes!

We use "will" to talk about quick decisions ⚡

That ice cream looks yummy! I think I'll order one too.

We use "will" to make predictions 🔮

Take an umbrella with you, I think it will rain later.

We also use "will" to make an offer 🤝, a promise 🙏 or a threat ☝️.

I will make him an offer he can’t refuse.

Will you lend me $10? I promise I'll give it back tomorrow.

You won't get any popcorn if you keep behaving like that.

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