English has several ways to talk about the future, and each has a slightly different meaning. Using the right one makes predictions and plans sound natural. will Use will for predictions, decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises and offers: I think it will rain. I'll help you. going to Use be going to for…
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English has several ways to talk about the future, and each has a slightly different meaning. Using the right one makes predictions and plans sound natural.
Use will for predictions, decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises and offers: I think it will rain. I'll help you.
Use be going to for plans and intentions, and for predictions based on present evidence: We are going to travel this summer. Look at those clouds — it's going to rain. …