Learning English Grammar Will, going to, might
May 27, 2025
Dive into the intricacies of discussing the future in English! Discover the differences between 'will', 'going to', 'might', and 'be likely to'. Learn how to express certainty versus uncertainty with engaging examples. The hosts also tackle modal verbs and challenge your understanding with a fun quiz. It's an enlightening exploration of future expressions that will enhance your conversational skills!
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Examples of Will and Going To
- Catherine gives an example sentence using "will": "I will be 29 years old next Tuesday."
- Finn responds with a "going to" example about his age, illustrating both usages are possible for certain future events.
When to Use Will vs Going To
- Use "will" or "going to" for things certain to happen in the future.
- Prefer "going to" when the future event is predicted based on present evidence.
Clear Sky Example for Going To
- Neil says, "Look at that clear blue sky. It's going to be a lovely day."
- This illustrates using "going to" to predict the future based on present evidence like weather.