Use "will" and "going to" for future plans.
Two main future forms:
Use the present continuous for arrangements: I'm meeting John tomorrow.
| English | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Will | I will call you later. | |
| Going to | I'm going to study. | |
| Tomorrow | See you tomorrow. | |
| Next week | We'll meet next week. | |
| Soon | I'll finish soon. | |
| Plan | What's your plan? |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| I'll | aɪl | Contraction of "I will" |
| Going to | ˈɡəʊɪŋ tuː | Often said "gonna" in speech |
| Tomorrow | təˈmɒrəʊ | Stress on the middle syllable |
Will vs Going to: "Going to" for pre-made plans; "will" for on-the-spot decisions and predictions.
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