GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Future Simple

Definition

The future simple tense describes actions that happen in the future.

Example

I will visit my friend Laura tomorrow.
I am going to visit my friend Laura tomorrow.

Explanation

The future simple:

• uses will + verb to describe actions decided at the moment of speaking or writing, or actions that are not certain.
  For example: I think I will eat dinner at 6:00 tonight.

• uses to be going to + verb to describe actions or events already decided now.
  For example: I am going to eat dinner at 6:00 tonight.

• uses the present continuous to describe planned future actions.
  For example: I am eating dinner at 6:00 tonight.

• uses the simple present tense to describe scheduled actions.
  For example: The train leaves at 8:45.

• uses contractions in informal writing and speaking.
  For example: I'm going to go to the meeting tonight.

• has yes / no question forms.
  For example: "Will you drive to work this morning?"

• has information question forms.
  For example: "Where are you going to travel this summer?"

Related Sections

Future Time Expressions