Mastering the Future
The Future Simple tense is your tool for predicting, promising, and deciding. It’s not just about "tomorrow"—it’s about your attitude towards the future. Let's explore how it works.
Timeline Visualization
The action happens after now. It hasn't started yet.
🛠️ The Structure Lab
How do we build these sentences? Toggle the buttons below to see the formula change.
📊 When do we use it?
Native speakers don't use "will" for everything in the future. Here is a breakdown of the most common situations.
💡 Pro Tip
Don't use will for plans you already made!
🚫 "I will see the doctor at 3 PM." (Incorrect)
✅ "I am seeing the doctor..." (Present Continuous)
Click a card to explore contexts:
🔮 Predictions
☁️Guessing the future with no proof.
⚡ Instant Decisions
🚪Deciding right now, in the moment.
🤝 Promises
💍Refusals, threats, and offers.
📅 Future Facts
🎂Things that will definitely happen.
Predictions
ContextUse this when you think something will happen, but you don't have concrete evidence. It's an opinion about the future.
Examples
- "I think it will rain later." (Just a guess)
- "People will live on Mars one day."
- "You won't like that movie."
The Ultimate Battle: Will vs. Going To 🥊
These are often confused. Use the toggle to see the difference.
Will (Future Simple)
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Snap Decision "The phone is ringing. I will get it."
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Prediction (Opinion) "I think he will win."
Be Going To
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Existing Plan "I bought tickets. I am going to watch the movie."
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Prediction (Evidence) "Look at those dark clouds! It is going to rain."
📝 Quick Check
1. "Wait! I _____ help you with those bags."
2. "I think cars _____ fly in the year 3000."
3. "I promise I _____ tell your secret."