Future Simple & Future Continuous | English Tenses | will? be going to? will be going?

Summary

In this lesson, Arnel teaches the future simple and continuous tenses, covering their uses in facts, predictions, plans, and more. He explains the grammatical structures, including 'will' and 'be going to,' and provides examples. The video distinguishes between formal and informal contexts, and when to use each tense. It also clarifies the incorrect use of stative verbs in continuous tenses and provides practical examples for better understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 Future Simple is formed with 'will' + base verb or 'be going to' + base verb, and it's used for facts, predictions, probability, plans, spontaneity, promises, and habits.
• 📚 The base form of verbs (bare infinitive) is used with 'will' and 'be going to' in the future simple tense.
• 🚫 Avoid using 'to' after 'will', and remember that the verb form doesn't change with different subjects.
• ⏰ Future Continuous is structured as 'will be' + verb-ing and is used to describe actions in progress at a specific time in the future.
• 🌞 Use 'will' for stating facts that are definite and cannot be changed, like the sun setting or a road being closed.
• 🌌 Use 'will' for predictions based on scientific knowledge, such as humans living on Mars or advancements in health technology.
• 🤔 Use 'will' with adverbs like 'maybe', 'possibly', or 'definitely' to express different degrees of probability about future events.
• 🏁 Use 'be going to' for less formal predictions based on current observations, like the weather or the outcome of a race.
• 📅 'Be going to' is commonly used for expressing plans, which are organized and chosen actions one intends to do in the future.
• 🎯 The future continuous tense is appropriate for talking about actions that will be ongoing at a certain time in the future, emphasizing the continuity of the action.
• 🚫 Stative verbs, which describe states of being or unchanging conditions, should not be used in continuous tenses.

Q & A

What are the two forms of future simple tense mentioned in the script?

The two forms of future simple tense mentioned are 'will' and 'be going to'.

What is a common mistake to avoid when using 'will' in the future simple tense?

A common mistake is using 'to' after 'will', such as saying 'I will to be five minutes late' instead of 'I will be five minutes late'.

How do you form the negative of the future simple tense with 'will'?

The negative form is made by adding 'not' after 'will', like 'I will not be five minutes late'.

What is the structure for forming questions in the future simple tense with 'will'?

The question form is made by placing 'will' before the subject and then the base verb, like 'Will you be five minutes late?'.

How is the future continuous tense structured grammatically?

The future continuous tense is structured as 'subject + will + be + verb-ing'.

What is the difference between using 'will' and 'be going to' for predictions?

While both 'will' and 'be going to' can be used for predictions, 'be going to' is less formal and 'will' is more formal and often seen in writing.

How can you express future probability using the future simple tense?

You can use words like 'I'm sure', 'definitely', 'I think', 'maybe', 'I guess' with 'will' to express different levels of certainty about future events.

What is an example of a spontaneous action described in the script?

An example of a spontaneous action is deciding to send a message to Julie without prior planning.

Why is 'be going to' preferred over 'will' when talking about plans?

Using 'be going to' for plans is more natural and it indicates that the action is prearranged or chosen.

What is an example of a future fact given in the script?

An example of a future fact is 'The sun will set at 9:46 pm tonight, and will rise at 4:44 am tomorrow.'

How does the script differentiate between the future simple and future continuous tenses?

The future simple tense is used for facts, predictions, plans, etc., while the future continuous tense is used to express actions in progress at a specific time in the future.