Future Future arrangementsarrangements

Planning the Nile cruisePlanning the Nile cruise

We’re flying to Luxor to meet the boat.We’re flying to Luxor to meet the boat. The boat leaves at dawn.The boat leaves at dawn. We’ll probably find it very hot.We’ll probably find it very hot. We’re going to visit as many ancient We’re going to visit as many ancient

sites as possible.sites as possible. This time next week I’ll be lying by the This time next week I’ll be lying by the

pool on a boat floating down the Nile.pool on a boat floating down the Nile. I’ll probably have started work by the I’ll probably have started work by the

end of the month.end of the month.

We’re flying to Luxor to meet the We’re flying to Luxor to meet the boat.boat.

(present (present continuous)continuous)

a definite future arrangementa definite future arrangement

The boat leaves at dawn.The boat leaves at dawn.

(present (present simple)simple)

future timetabled eventfuture timetabled event

• We’ll probably find it very hot.We’ll probably find it very hot.(future (future simple)simple)

a prediction about the futurea prediction about the future

The future simpleThe future simple((will will + infinitive)+ infinitive)

Future factsFuture facts

I’ll be 21 next monthI’ll be 21 next month..Predictions or expectationsPredictions or expectations

John won’t be here on time. He’s always late.John won’t be here on time. He’s always late. Instant decisions about the immediate futureInstant decisions about the immediate future

The phone’s ringing. I’ll answer it.The phone’s ringing. I’ll answer it.

Will Will oror present simple? present simple?

We’re going to visit as many We’re going to visit as many ancient sites as possible.ancient sites as possible.

((going togoing to future)future)

an intentionan intention

Going to Going to futurefuture((bebe++going to+ infinitive)going to+ infinitive)

Intentions or plansIntentions or plans

What are you going to do when you What are you going to do when you leave school?leave school?

Predictions based on present evidence Predictions based on present evidence or knowledgeor knowledge

My sister’s going to have a baby.My sister’s going to have a baby.

Will Will oror going to? going to?

I’ll give you my phone number. Ring me I’ll give you my phone number. Ring me tonight.tonight.

An intention or decision made AT the An intention or decision made AT the moment of speakingmoment of speaking

We’re going to have a holiday in Sicily this We’re going to have a holiday in Sicily this summer.summer.

An intention or decision made BEFORE An intention or decision made BEFORE the moment of speakingthe moment of speaking

This time next week I’ll be lying by This time next week I’ll be lying by the pool on a boat floating down the pool on a boat floating down the Nile.the Nile.

(future (future continuous)continuous)

a continuous activity in the a continuous activity in the future seen from a point in timefuture seen from a point in time

The future continuousThe future continuous(will + be + -ing)(will + be + -ing)

Events or actions that will be in progress Events or actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the futureat a specific time in the future

This time tomorrow, I’ll be travelling This time tomorrow, I’ll be travelling through France.through France.

Predicted or expected trendsPredicted or expected trends

In the 21In the 21stst century, people will be living century, people will be living to the age of 130.to the age of 130.

I’ll probably have started work by I’ll probably have started work by the end of the month.the end of the month.

(future perfect (future perfect simple)simple)

an action which will be an action which will be completed by a particular time in completed by a particular time in the future the future

The future perfect simpleThe future perfect simple((willwill + + havehave + + past past participleparticiple))

Actions or events that will already be Actions or events that will already be completed by a certain time in the completed by a certain time in the futurefuture

By the year 2008, I’ll have left school By the year 2008, I’ll have left school and started work.and started work.

ShallShall

ShallShall is sometimes used instead of is sometimes used instead of willwill after after I I and and wewe..In a few days we shall have forgotten In a few days we shall have forgotten about the misunderstanding.about the misunderstanding.

ShallShall must be used to start questions must be used to start questions which are suggestions and offers.which are suggestions and offers.Shall we phone to check what time the Shall we phone to check what time the train leaves?train leaves?Shall I carry that heavy case for you?Shall I carry that heavy case for you?

Other ways of referring to the futureOther ways of referring to the future

To be about to + infinitiveTo be about to + infinitive

I must hurry - the train is about to leave.I must hurry - the train is about to leave.To be on the point of + -ingTo be on the point of + -ing

The train is on the point of leaving. The train is on the point of leaving. Close the doors!Close the doors!

Actions or events which we expect to Actions or events which we expect to happen in the immediate futurehappen in the immediate future