English Future continuous Grammar (B2)

What this grammar point covers

The future continuous is a tense used in English to talk about actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future.

When to use it

Use the future continuous to describe actions that will be in progress at a certain time in the future, or to talk about something that will happen as part of a routine or plan.

Key forms

• will be + verb-ing
• Example: I will be working.

Examples

Tips

• Remember to use 'will be' plus the verb with -ing.
• Do not use 'am/is/are' for the future continuous; always use 'will be'.
• Use the future continuous for actions that will be happening, not for things that are finished.

Sample exercise

Which sentence correctly uses the future continuous?

By this time next week, the team will be undertaking a new project. They will be working closely with international partners.

Answer: The team will be working on the project all week.

This sentence uses the future continuous to describe an ongoing action in the future.