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Learning English Grammar

Will, going to, might

Jun 18, 2024
Finn and Catherine discuss using 'will', 'going to', and 'might' to talk about the future in English. They explore forms, certainty levels, and contextual usage of each phrase. The podcast also covers expressions of future uncertainty, question forms, and the correct usage of 'might' in questions and sentences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Will and going to can be used interchangeably for known future events.
  • Might and be likely to express uncertainty about the future.

Deep dives

Different Phrases for Talking About the Future

The podcast discusses four different phrases used to talk about the future: will, going to, might, and be likely to. It explains when to use each phrase and gives examples to illustrate their forms. Whether something is certain, based on current circumstances, or uncertain determines the choice of phrase. Will and going to can often be used interchangeably for known future events, while might and be likely to express uncertainty.

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