Will and going to

Will and going to

Mr Bean : Going to
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Will/be going to

Tiempo Verbal Futuro: BE GOING TO y WILL

Existe una diferencia entre estas dos formas de expresar el futuro. Generalmente "to be + going to"  se usa para acciones que van a suceder muy pronto o para expresar un plan que se tiene. "Will" se usa para expresar una promesa, una predicción o algo que se quiere hacer en el futuro.

"Going to":

El tiempo futuro con "going to" se usa más comúnmente en el lenguaje hablado cuando se quiere hacer referencia al futuro inmediato, es decir, a algo que está por ocurrir.
Ejemplos:

• She is going to pay with a credit card = Ella va a pagar con una tarjeta de crédito (algo que está por ocurrir).

• I am going to drop off my prescription over there = voy a dejar mi prescripción médica allá.

También se emplea para hablar de intenciones o planes para hacer algo:
Ejemplo:

• I’m going to learn English = voy a aprender inglés.

Se forma con el verbo"to be" conjugado para la persona correspondiente, seguido de "going to" y el verbo base.

"To be" + "going to" + verbo:

• I am going to pay = yo voy a pagar.
• You are going to pay = tú vas a pagar.
• He is going to pay = él va a pagar.
• She is going to pay = ella va a pagar.
• It is going to pay = eso va a pagar.
• We are going to pay = nosotros vamos a pagar.
• You are going to pay = ustedes van a pagar.
• They are going to pay = ellos/ellas van a pagar.

"Will": 

El futuro con "will" se utiliza para hablar de decisiones que se toman mientras se habla:
Ejemplos:

• I need to get my medicine. I will go to the pharmacy tonight.
  Necesito comprar mi medicina. Iré a la farmacia esta noche.

• I need some cash. I will pay with my debit card and ask for cash back.
  Necesito algo de efectivo. Pagaré con mi tarjeta débito y pediré efectivo de vuelta.

También es usado para decir predicciones de carácter general:

Ejemplos:

• I’m sure it will rain tomorrow.
  Estoy seguro de que va a llover mañana.
  
• Gerardo Gómez will win the election.
  Gerardo Gómez va a ganar las elecciones.

Se forma con el verbo "will" + verbo:

• I will pay later.
• You will pay later.
• He will pay later.
• She will pay later.
• It will pay later.
• We will pay later.
• You will pay later.
• They will pay later.

¡Impotante!

"will" es un verbo modal (o auxiliar) que se utiliza para formar el futuro.

"will" siempre debe ir acompañado de otro verbo para formar el futuro. 

Differences Between Future Tenses ( in English)

1. We use "going to" to talk about a planned activity for future.

For instance:

A: There is a good movie on TV tonight.
B: Yes. I know. I am going to watch it.

A: Why is Betty in a hurry?
B: Because she is going to meet her brother at the station at six.


2. We use "will" when we decide to do something at the time of speaking.

For instance :

A: What would you like to drink, sir?
B: I will have a glass of milk, please.


A: Oh, you have left the door open.
B: Have I? I will go and shut it.


3. We use "going to" for prediction in the near future. The speaker is sure because there are signs about it.

For instance :

She is standing at the edge of the cliff, she is going to fall.

A: What is the problem? There are strange noises in the lift.
B: I think the lift is going to break down .Let’s get out!

A: I feel cold.
B: Look at those black clouds. It is going to rain.

A: What is the matter with you?
B: I feel terrible. I think I am going to be ill.


4. We use "will" for prediction in the remote future

For instance :

A: How is he, doctor?
B: Don’t worry. He will get better.

A: The bridge is not so safe.
B: Yes. One day it will break down.


5. We use "will" for requests, invitations and offers.

For instance :

Will you shut the door, please? (Request)
Will you come to the cinema with me? (Invitation)
That bag looks very heavy. I will help you. (Offer)


6. We generally use "will" for prediction with the following verbs and phrases.

Believe , expect , hope , think , wonder , I’m sure , I’m afraid ...etc

I believe he will pass the exam.
I hope he won’t leave us.
I am afraid he will fail the exam.
Do you think they will divorce?


7. We use "will" with the adverbs Perhaps, probably, certainly

We do not use going to in this case.

Perhaps they will support you in the election.
Jackson will probably go to London next year.


8. We use "will" to express promise, not going to

I will study medicine at university.
I will stop going to the casino.


9. We use "will" in a question tag after imperative, not going to.

Do it today, will you?
Don’t look at your friend’s paper, will you?


10. We use "will" to give an order or state our wishes, not be going to.

Will you turn on the lights?


11. We use "will" to express an action in necessity in the future, not be going to.

You will have to pay a fine if you don’t pay your tax on time.


12. We use "will" for threat.

Study hard or you will fail.
Give me all your money or you will die.

FUTURO: PRESENTE CONTINUO

Usaremos el presente continuo con valor de futuro para planes que ya se han organizado, planes fijos. Esto es muy importante para que podáis distinguirlo del be going to (que también se usa para expresar planes. Los planes con be going to son más bien intenciones, no son fijos como los expresados con el presente continuo porque todavía no han sido organizados). 

I am having lunch with a friend tomorrow (voy a comer con un amigo mañana) 
→ (ya hemos quedado)
I am visiting Paris next week (voy a visitar Paris la semana que viene) 
→ (ya tengo el vuelo)
We are having a party this weekend (vamos a hacer una fiesta este fin de semana) 
→ (ya hemos dado las invitaciones a la gente)

Compara:
I'm going to get married (me voy a casar) → Lo tengo en mente, lo tengo planeado.
I'm getting married (me voy a casar) → Lo tengo planeado y además he cogido fecha en la iglesia.

Going to or Will

When we want to talk about future facts or things we believe to be true about the future, we use 'will'.

• The President will serve for four years.
• The boss won't be very happy.
• I'm sure you'll like her.
• I'm certain he'll do a good job.

If we are not so certain about the future, we use 'will' with expressions such as 'probably', 'possibly', 'I think', 'I hope'.

• I hope you'll visit me in my home one day.
• She'll probably be a great success.
• I'll possibly come but I may not get back in time.
• I think we'll get on well.

If you are making a future prediction based on evidence in the present situation, use 'going to'.

• Not a cloud in the sky. It's going to be another warm day.
• Look at the queue. We're not going to get in for hours.
• The traffic is terrible. We're going to miss our flight.
• Be careful! You're going to spill your coffee.

At the moment of making a decision, use 'will'. Once you have made the decision, talk about it using 'going to'.

• I'll call Jenny to let her know. Sarah, I need Jenny's number. I'm going to call her about the meeting.
• I'll come and have a drink with you but I must let Harry know. Harry, I'm going to have a drink with Simon.