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Future tenses
There are several different ways in English that you can talk about the future. This page is an introduction to the most important ones:
- Predictions/statements of fact
- Intentions
- Arrangements
- Scheduled events
Predictions/statements of fact
The auxiliary verb will is used in making predictions or simple statements of fact about the future.
e.g.I know she's sick, but will she be back in school tomorrow?
Arrangements
The present continuous tense is used in talking about arrangements. (An arrangement is is a plan for the future that you have already thought about and discussed with someone else.)
e.g.I'm meeting my mother at the airport tomorrow.
Intentions
The auxiliary verb going to is used in talking about intentions. (An intention is a plan for the future that you have already thought about.)
e.g.We're going to buy a new car next month.
Scheduled events
The present simple tense is usually used to refer to future events that are scheduled (and outside of our control).
e.g.Hurry up! The train departs in 10 minutes.
