Grammer Point- Future: Will vs. Going to

We use WILL for:

• Decisions made at the moment: I’m thirsty. I’ll make some tea.

• Predictions (opinions, beliefs, guesses): Fashion will change a lot in the future.

• Promises / offers / refusals: Don’t worry, I’ll help you. / I won’t tell anyone.

 

We use GOING TO for:

• Plans and intentions (already decided): I’m going to start a new course next month.

• Evidence-based predictions: Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.

Exercises

A) Practise WILL

1. Don’t worry, I ______ (help) you with your homework.
2. I’m sure you ______ (enjoy) the concert tomorrow.
3. I’m very tired. I ______ (not/go) to the party tonight.
4. That dress is amazing! It ______ (be) very popular this season.
5. He is late again. I’m sure he ______ (miss) the beginning of the show.

B) Practise GOING TO

1. She ______ (visit) Paris next week – the tickets are booked.
2. Look! He ______ (fall) off his bike!
3. We ______ (have) a party on Friday.
4. I ______ (buy) a new winter coat. I saw one yesterday.
5. They ______ (play) tennis this afternoon.

C) Mixed – WILL or GOING TO?

1. I’m sure fashion ______ (change) a lot in the next 20 years.
2. She already decided – she ______ (study) design in London.
3. Don’t worry, I ______ (carry) your bag.
4. Look at the clouds! It ______ (rain).
5. We think trainers ______ (stay) trendy for a long time.

Conversation Questions & Sample Answers

Q: What are you going to do this weekend?
A: I’m going to meet my friends and relax at home.

Q: Do you think people will travel more or less in the future? Why?
A: I think people will travel more because flights are cheaper now.

Q: Where are you going to go for your next holiday?
A: I’m going to go to Italy for my next holiday.

Q: Who are you going to spend the next holiday with?
A: I’m going to spend the holiday with my family.

Q: Do you think young people will care about fashion in 20 years?
A: Yes, I think they will care, but in a different way.

Q: Do you think technology will change the way we shop for clothes?
A: Yes, shopping will change a lot because of online stores and AI.

Q: Are you going to buy anything new this season?
A: Yes, I’m going to buy new trainers this season.

Q: Do you think the weather will be different in the future? How?
A: Yes, the weather will be warmer and there will be less snow.

Q: Do you know what the weather will be like next week?
A: Yes, it will be rainy next week according to the forecast.

Q: What are you going to cook or eat next weekend?
A: I’m going to cook pasta and maybe try a new recipe.