The "In Progress" Future
Use the Future Continuous to talk about actions that will be in the middle of happening at a specific time in the future.
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📊 Visualizing the "Continuous"
Why do we use this tense? To show that an action occupies a duration of time, usually overlapping with a specific moment.
The Scenario
"At 8 PM tonight, I will be watching a movie."
- 🔹 7:00 PM: I start the movie.
- 📍 8:00 PM: The specific moment we are talking about.
- 🔹 9:00 PM: The movie finishes.
At 8 PM, I am not starting or finishing. I am in the middle of it.
When to use it? (4 Key Situations)
Don't just guess. These are the four specific "vibes" of the Future Continuous.
Action in Progress vs. Specific Time
Use this when a longer action in the future will be interrupted by a specific time or a shorter action.
Example:
"When you arrive tomorrow, I will be waiting for you."
Example:
"Please don't call at 9 PM. I will be sleeping."
The "Don't Disturb" Tense
Often used to explain why you won't be available.
Future Simple
"I will eat."
📍 A single complete event.
⚡ A decision made now.
🏁 Focus on the result.
Future Continuous
"I will be eating."
⏳ An action with duration.
📅 A plan already in motion.
🌊 Focus on the process.
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