Grammar A2 Simple Future — Will & Going To

Simple future — 50 examples

Simple Future Examples

The simple future tense describes actions that will happen after now. We use two main forms: 'will' and 'going to'. These examples show real situations where you use the simple future in daily life, work, and conversation.

Where the Simple Future — Will & Going To sits on the English tense timeline

Where the Simple Future — Will & Going To sits on the English tense timeline

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I will call you tomorrow.
I will call you tomorrow.
Promise · Spoken/Written
She is going to visit Paris next summer.
She is going to visit Paris next summer.
Future plan · Informal
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
Prediction · Weather
We are going to have dinner at 7 PM.
We are going to have dinner at 7 PM.
Planned arrangement · Everyday
He will finish his homework before dinner.
He will finish his homework before dinner.
Prediction · School situation
They are going to move to a new house in March.
They are going to move to a new house in March.
Definite plan · Personal
You will love this movie!
You will love this movie!
Prediction with confidence · Spoken
I am going to learn Spanish this year.
I am going to learn Spanish this year.
Intention/Goal · Personal
It will rain tonight according to the weather forecast.
It will rain tonight according to the weather forecast.
Prediction based on evidence · Formal
She will be happy to see you.
She will be happy to see you.
Prediction · Emotional
Signal words
tomorrow next week next month next year tonight in an hour in a few days later soon eventually one day
KEY TAKEAWAYS

What to Remember

  • Use 'will' for predictions, decisions, and promises about the future.
  • Use 'going to' for plans made before now or visible present evidence.
  • Form 'will' with subject + will + base verb (no 'to').
  • Form 'going to' with subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb.
  • Both forms describe future actions, but 'going to' suggests more certainty or prior planning.
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