Future: Will vs. Going to

Future Tenses

Both "will" and "be going to" are used to talk about the future, but in different contexts.

Using "will"

• For spontaneous decisions: I think I will have the salad.
• For promises or offers: I will help you with your bags.
• For predictions based on opinion: I think it will rain tomorrow.

Using "be going to"

• For future plans and intentions: I am going to visit my grandparents next week.
• For predictions based on present evidence: Look at those clouds! It's going to rain.