Future Simple

Talk about the future with will and going to.

Explanation

Use will for decisions, predictions and promises. Use going to for plans and intentions.

Structure: Subject + will + base verb, or Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb.

When to use it

Offers, promises, predictions and planned intentions.

Examples

I will call you tomorrow.
She is going to study medicine.

Key rules

Will vs going to

Will = instant decision; going to = previous plan.

I will help you. - I am going to help you.

Common mistakes

Using will for fixed arrangements.
Forgetting to + verb after going to.