English grammar: Future with 'will'

What this grammar point covers

We use 'will' to talk about the future in English. It is a simple way to say what is going to happen or what we think will happen.

When to use it

Use 'will' for decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises, offers, or predictions about the future.

Key forms

• 'will' + base verb (e.g., will go, will eat)
• Negative: will not (won't) + base verb (e.g., will not go, won't eat)
• Question: Will + subject + base verb? (e.g., Will you come?)

Examples

Tips

• Do not use 'to' after 'will'. Say 'I will go', not 'I will to go'.
• Use 'won't' as the short form for 'will not'.
• Remember: 'will' is the same for all subjects (I, you, he, she, we, they).