We don’t use the present continuous when we predict something. Instead, we use going to or will: Present continuous (I am working) Future: be going to (I am going to work)
What is present continuous will?
The simple future tense is a verb tense that is used when an action is expected to occur in the future and be completed. For example, let’s suppose you have a meeting tomorrow at five o’clock. I will arrive at five o’clock. The will + be + present participle construction always indicates the future continuous tense.
Will be going to present continuous explanation?
We often use the present continuous to talk about future events that are already planned or decided. When we use the present continuous for arrangements, we must always include when (at 7, this evening, next month, etc.) in the sentence.
Will versus going to?
When you’re talking about actions that are far into the future (months or maybe years from now), use WILL. When you’re talking about actions that you will do soon (tomorrow or next week), use GOING TO. When you want to ask/request for something, use WILL).
Why we use present continuous for future?
Using the present continuous to talk about the future The present continuous is used to talk about arrangements for events at a time later than now. There is a suggestion that more than one person is aware of the event, and that some preparation has already happened. e.g.
Will be ING Vs will be Ed?
Generally, we use “will” to talk about future events in general, but we use “will be” + ing when we want to focus on a specific time or event in the future. For example: So, in this case, the two speakers are focusing on the specific time of 2:00 and contrasting that with what will happen during the whole day.
What are the rules of present continuous tense?
The structure of the Present Continuous Tense is:
- S + am/is/are (not) + V-ing +….
- Am/is/are + S + V-ing +…?
- To describe something which is happening at the exact moment of speech.
- To describe an action that is taking place now but not at the exact moment of speech.
- To describe an event planned in the future.
Why do we use present continuous for future?
Using the present continuous to talk about the future The present continuous is used to talk about arrangements for events at a time later than now. There is a suggestion that more than one person is aware of the event, and that some preparation has already happened.
Will and going to examples?
| Will + infinitive | Be going to + infinitive |
|---|---|
| A prediction based on opinion: I think the Conservatives will win the next election. | A prediction based on something we can see (or hear) now: The Conservatives are going to win the election. They already have most of the votes. |
| A future fact: The sun will rise tomorrow. |
Will or going to Examples?
More examples: Julie: I’ll get it! (‘I’m going to get it’ is very strange, because it makes us think that Julie knew the phone was going to ring before it did). I’m going to go on holiday next week. (‘I’ll go on holiday next week’ makes it sound like you’ve only just decided at that minute.
When can I use present continuous for future?
English speakers often use the present continuous tense (subject + ‘be’ = verb-ing) to talk about future arrangements. A future arrangement is a plan that you have decided and organised with another person. I’m spending Christmas and New Year with my Mum and Dad.
