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A2 Grammar

Future: Will, Going To, Present Continuous

**1. Will** → spontaneous decisions, predictions, promises - I think it **will rain** tomorrow. - "The phone is ringing!" — "I **will** get it." - I **will** always love you. **2. Going to** → plans already decided, evidence-based predictions - I **am going to** visit Goa next month. (already planned) - Look at those clouds! It **is going to** rain. (evidence) **3. Present Continuous** → fixed arrangements with time/place - I **am meeting** Sophie at 5 PM tomorrow. (arranged, confirmed) - We **are flying** to Vancouver on Friday. **Quick guide:** | Situation | Use | | Sudden decision | will | | Planned intention | going to | | Fixed arrangement | Present Continuous |

Examples

I am going to learn coding this summer.

We are flying to Amsterdam on Saturday.

💡 In common English, "I will go tomorrow" is often used for everything. But if you've already booked a ticket, "I am going tomorrow" or "I am going to go" is more accurate!