4.2 future forms

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When talking about the future, the choice of form is often flexible and depends on what the speaker wants to express.
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plans, intentions and decisions; predictions; future facts.
to talk about general plans, arrangements and intentions about the future
I'm going to look for a job in New York.
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use: be going to + infinitive
when a plan or intention is not definite
We might go away for the weekend.
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use: might/could/may + infinitive
to talk about definite arrangements or plans.
What are you doing today? I'm having lunch with Mitsuko.
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Use: the present continuous
for intentions and plans:
Pete's hoping to go to university next year. Are you thinking of leaving the company?
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The following phrases can also be used: planning to/hoping to + infinitive, thinking of + -ing
to talk about decisions made at the moment of speaking
I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed now.
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use: will ('ll in spoken English). This is often used with "I think".
to make predictions based on opinion
I expect Sara will agree. I'm sure everything will be fine.
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Use: will/might/could/won't + infinitive. Use with verbs such as think, hope, expect, know, guess, be sure or adverbs such as maybe, perhaps.
to say how certain you are
Jodie and Al will probably get divorced soon. You definitely won't get a ticket now. (Note the word order with won't.)
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use: will + definitely/certainly/possibly/probably.
for strong possibility
She's likely to be tired after the journey.
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use: be likely to + infinitive
for something that is expected or scheduled to happen
Meg is due to retire next year.
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use: be due to + infinitive
to make a prediction based on present evidence
Look at those clouds. It's going to rain. Lisa's going to have a baby.
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use: going to
to talk about schedules, timetables and itineraries
The course starts in September. We leave at 6a.m.
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use: the present simple
for future facts
Your dry-cleaning will be ready tomorrow. I'll be 28 next year.
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use: will + infinitive
RULES
commencer à apprendre
intentions and plans
for definite arrangements
Rule 1: The taxi's picking me up at seven tomorrow.
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use the present continuous
for a general intention
Rule 2: Actually, I don't think is going to be too hard. I'm going to look for a new job, with more money.
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use be going to/be planning to/be hoping to + infinitive
for a decision made at the moment of speaking
Rule 3: Actually, I don't think it'll be too hard. I'll just check the latest information on the computer.
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use will ('ll) + infinitive
for an intention that is not certain
Rule 4: I might go back next summer.
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use might/could + infinitive
RULES
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Predictions
for general predictions
Rule 5: Actually, I don't think it'll be too hard.
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use will ('ll)/won't + infinitive (often with adverbs such as definitely/possibly)
when something is expected or scheduled to happen
Rule 6: The taxi's due to pick me up at seven tomorrow. The plane is due to arrive at 10:30 at the earliest.
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use be due to
for a prediction that is probable
Rule 7: Actually, I don't think it is likely to be too hard. Apparently there is likely to be some building work on the house. And it's likely to be later than that.
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use be likely/unlikely to
for a prediction that is not certain
Rule 8: I'm not really, but apparently there might be some building work on the house. The plane might arrive at 10:30 at the earliest. I might go back next summer.
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use might/could + infinitive

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