There are four ways to convey a

future action in English

will

be going to

present simple

present continuous

WILL

Form: will + infinitive; ex: I will give you the answer

Use:

• we use it to make predictions

It will rain tomorrow

• to describe sudden decisions

I will have a coffee, thanks

• to make promises

I will always love you

BE GOING TO

Form: (be) + going to + infinitive

He is going to study more this year

Use: to convey actions we intend to do because

they are planned

They are going to raise money for a charity

PRESENT SIMPLE

Form: infinitive (+ - s or –es)

The concert starts at 5 o´clock.

Use: to specify timetable hours

The trains leave from platforms six and seven

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Form: (be) + gerund

We are having a party tomorrow at six

Use: to describe actions already planned with a

specific time and place to be hold

I am attending the driver license test next Monday at twelve.