Be going to + infinitive
Present continuous : be + verb + ing
Will / shall + infinitive
Future plans and intentions:
(decision made)
I am going to adopt a child.
I am not going to go home for the
holidays.
Future arrangements:
(arrangement made)
They are getting married in October.
We are meeting tomorrow at 10;00 in
the office.
Predictions with evidence:
Barcelona are going to win. They’re
playing really well.
Look at those black clouds. I think it’s
going to rain.
Verbs relating to travel: (go, come,
arrive, leave)
Jane is leaving on Friday.
Instant decisions, promises, offers,
predictions, future facts,
suggestions
I’ll have the steak (instant decision)
I won’t tell anybody (promise)
I’ll carry that bag for you (offer)
You’ll love NYC (prediction without
evidence)
Next year Christmas Day will be on a
Thursday (future fact)
Shall I help you? (offer)
Shall we eat out tonight? (suggestion)