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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!