Future Plans

➧ Learn to use the future tense with "will" and "going to".
➧ Expand vocabulary with time expressions for the future.

"Will" for Future Predictions and Decisions

Examples
➧ I will travel to Japan next year.
➧ She will call you later.
➧ They will probably arrive late.

Rule
Use "Will" + base verb to make predictions, promises, or decisions made at the moment of speaking.

It’s a straightforward way to talk about things you expect to happen.

"Going To" for Future Intentions

Examples
➧ I am going to start a new job next month.
➧ He is going to buy a new car.
➧ We are going to have a meeting tomorrow.

Rule
Use "Going To" + base verb to talk about future plans or intentions that have already been decided.

This form is used when you have already decided to do something.

Here are some useful phrases you can use when making plans or arrangements.

➧ Tomorrow
➧ Next week ◦ month ◦ year
➧ In the future
➧ Soon
➧ Later

These time expressions are essential when discussing future plans.