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Future. We are going to study different ways to express future in English.

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1. Will. You can use will for predictions, offers, promises, and spontaneous decisions.

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2. I think it will rain. Don't worry, I will open the door for you. I promise I will call you.

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I think I will go to the cinema.

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2. You can use the structure BE GOING TO for plans and predictions based on an evidence.

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I am going to the cinema this afternoon.

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Look at the sky. I think it is going to rain.

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3. You can also use the present continuous for future if you want to express a fixed plan.

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I am visiting my sister tomorrow at 3

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You can use also the present symbol for future

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If you are referring to a timetable

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For instance

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The train leaves at 4

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Future continuous

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It is used for actions that will be happening at a certain time in the future

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It usually goes with the prepositions

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At

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For this time, I will be having lunch at 3, in 3 days I will be dancing, at this time tomorrow I will be flying to New York.

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As you can see, the verb is will, plus be, plus the verb in ing.

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6. Future perfect.

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This is used for actions that will be completed at a certain time in the future.

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and it usually goes with the preposition by.

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Here you have an example.

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I will have done my homework by 6 p.m.

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It is formed with will, plus have, plus the past participle of the verb.

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Seven.

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Here we are going to see different future expressions.

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For instance, you can use be just about to, be likely to, be due to.

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The movie is just about to start. Está a punto de empezar.

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He's likely to pass the exam. Es probable que pase el examen.

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The class is due to start at 7. La clase está prevista que empiece a las 7.

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And now you can practice.