English grammar: Future simple

What this grammar point covers

The future simple is a way to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. In English, we often use 'will' plus the base form of the verb.

When to use it

Use the future simple to talk about things that will happen in the future, to make predictions, promises, offers, or decisions made at the moment of speaking.

Key forms

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

Examples

Tips

• Use 'will' for decisions you make now, not for plans you made before.
• 'Will' is the same for all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).
• Do not use 'to' after 'will'. Say 'will go', not 'will to go'.