When we use be going to in future tense?
The expression be going to, followed by a verb in the infinitive, allows us to express an idea in the near future: I’m going to talk to him. Very soon I will talk to him. Several employees are going to be promoted next month.
Will and be 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. |
What is the future tense of be?
Use the verb to be in the future tense. I will be a student next year. She will be a student next year. You will be a student next year. They will be students next year.
What is to be going to?
Definition of be going to —used to talk about what will happen or could happen It’s going to be cold tomorrow.
Will be going to sentences?
Examples: I think I’ll go to that party next week. The economy will get better soon. Yes, I will marry you.
How do you use will be going to?
When you are plans are definite, use GOING TO. When you dream of doing something, use WILL. 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.
Will be going to or will going to?
When you are making a decision use will; use going to after the decision has been made. We sometimes also use the present continuous for planned events in the near future. When we want to talk about future facts or things we believe to be true about the future, we use will. Would you like to learn English abroad?