{"id":176590242,"date":"2018-05-03T11:30:32","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T18:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog-new\/?p=176590242"},"modified":"2022-08-04T12:27:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T19:27:32","slug":"future-simple-tense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/future-simple-tense\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future Simple Tense in English: Let\u2019s Time-Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Running off of my previously published posts where I spoke at length about the <\/span>simple present tense<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>past tense<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s finally time to travel into the future. Let\u2019s take a look at the future simple tense in English.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll read many interesting things here today.
\nThere\u2019s going to be a lot of talk about the future.
\nWe\u2019re most likely going to have a ton of fun!
\nFor now, I\u2019ll do all the talking, so sit back, relax, and pay attention.<\/p>\n

Notice how all of the sentences above refer to events in the future. However, that\u2019s only one part of the equation. What I want you to focus on the most is the usage of \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cbe going to\u201d, as these two are actually the key to understanding the future simple tense.<\/span><\/p>\n

P.S. There\u2019s nothing hard about this, so don\u2019t worry just yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

First Off, When Do We Use the Future Simple Tense?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The answer to this question is pretty obvious: we use the future simple tense to talk about future events. However, there\u2019s one question here that I always like to ask my students, as it really gets them thinking about the future tense.<\/span><\/p>\n

When exactly does the future \u201coccur\u201d?<\/p>\n

Is it just the moments following the sentence in the future simple, or does it perhaps have to be a much longer period of time for us to refer to it as \u201cthe future\u201d?<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some examples of just what I mean:<\/span><\/p>\n

Oh, no! I dropped my pen!
\nDon\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll help you! (moments or seconds after)
\nIt looks like it\u2019s going to rain. (hours after)
\nI\u2019m going to the movies on Saturday night. (days after)<\/p>\n

All of these sentences refer to future events, even though in some, the future is very near while in others, it\u2019s still a bit far away. In essence, the exact moment of when an action occurs in the future doesn\u2019t matter, as long as it happens in a moment that we still have to live to see.<\/span><\/p>\n

Long story short:<\/b> the future is the future, regardless of whether it\u2019s just one second or one century ahead of us.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to address the more specific use cases of the future simple tense later in this article.<\/span>
\n\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

How Do We Form the Future Simple Tense?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are two ways to form a sentence in the future simple tense, either with the usage of \u201cwill\u201d or the various forms of \u201cbe going to\u201d before the main verb.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best thing about it: there are no suffixes to be added or irregular verb forms to be used. It\u2019s all very simple. You just add the base form of the main verb after either \u201cwill\u201d or \u201cbe going to\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

We can also use the verb \u201cshall\u201d before the main verb in the future simple tense, but it\u2019s slightly less prevalent in everyday use than \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cbe going to\u201d. Here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

Affirmative Sentences:
\nI will have some coffee, please. <\/i>
\nWe are going to see a movie.<\/i><\/p>\n

Negative Sentences:
\nI will not get an A+ on this test.<\/i>
\nShe is going to buy that!<\/i><\/p>\n

Interrogative Sentences (Questions):
\nWill you go out on a date with me?<\/i>
\nAre you going to pick the phone up?<\/i><\/p>\n

Note: We can also use the shortened verb forms in all of the sentences above, except for the questions.<\/span>
\nI\u2019ll have some coffee, please.<\/i>
\nWe\u2019re going to see a movie.<\/i>
\nI won\u2019t get an A+ on this test.<\/i>
\nShe\u2019s going to buy that!<\/i><\/p>\n

So, What Is the Difference Between \u201cWill\u201d and \u201cBe Going to\u201d?<\/b><\/h2>\n

This is where we\u2019re going to address the specific use cases of the future simple tense, as it relates to \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cbe going to\u201d. Now, most English learners might think it\u2019s okay to use these two interchangeably but they actually share quite a lot of differences if we dig deeper.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s take a look at how exactly they\u2019re different.<\/span>
\nWe use \u201cwill\u201d in the future simple tense to talk about:<\/span><\/p>\n

Rapid decisions or actions happening in an instant
\nOh, I\u2019m so hungry! I\u2019ll get two hamburgers.<\/i>
\nIf you give me a hug, I\u2019ll give you my number.<\/i><\/p>\n

Offers
\nWill you marry me?<\/i>
\nThat looks pretty hard. I\u2019ll help you with it.<\/i><\/p>\n

Promises or threats
\nIf you don\u2019t apologize right now, I\u2019ll tell mom you did this!<\/i>
\nYou can tell me. I swear I won\u2019t tell a single soul.<\/i><\/p>\n

Refusals
\nWe\u2019ve tried everything. She just won\u2019t do it!<\/i>
\nTrust me. Do this and he won\u2019t stand a chance!
\n<\/i><\/p>\n

Orders
\nYou will do exactly as I say, alright?!<\/i>
\nAlright, guys. You will do this test for 40 minutes.<\/i><\/p>\n

Let us now take a look at the specific use cases of \u201cbe going to\u201d in the future simple tense. We can use it to talk about:<\/span><\/p>\n

Plans
\nI\u2019m going to the movies with my friends later today.<\/p>\n

My family\u2019s going to Paris next month.
\nObvious outcomes (based on current evidence, signs or facts)
\nPfff\u2026 they\u2019re already down 20 points. They\u2019re going to lose!
\nMy God, it\u2019s so hot in here! I think I\u2019m going to pass out!<\/p>\n

Note: <\/b>Both \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cgoing to\u201d can be used to make predictions for the future, as well. However, \u201cbe going to\u201d has more certainty in it. In other words, you should only use \u201cwill\u201d if you\u2019re making a prediction based on a personal hunch or feeling and use \u201cbe going to\u201d if there are actual facts in the present that support your prediction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples:
\nI think I\u2019ll stay home. It\u2019ll probably rain tomorrow.<\/i>I\u2019ve just watched the weather forecast. It\u2019s going to rain tomorrow.<\/i><\/p>\n

Pro Tip: If your next fortune cookie doesn\u2019t have some form of \u201cbe going to\u201d on the paper inside, there\u2019s probably a very low possibility that anything will happen.<\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Learn<\/p>\n

Until next time, happy learning! Hopefully, we\u2019ll talk soon!<\/span>
\nCheck out LingQ today to discover the <\/span>best way to learn English<\/span><\/a> from content you love!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

***<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jasmin Ali\u0107 is an award-winning EFL\/ESL teacher and writing aficionado from Bosnia and Herzegovina with years of experience in multicultural learning environments.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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