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Will: quick future decisions and predictions — Foreign languages, 7–10

Learn one way to talk about what you decide, expect or promise for later. Foreign languages, 7–10 years.

Will points ahead

Use “will” with the plain verb to talk about a future action: “I will help you.” The verb does not change after “will”, so you say “she will come”, not “she will comes”. The short form is “I’ll”, “he’ll” or “they’ll”.

Why use will?

Sometimes the future is not a plan you made earlier. You decide at this moment, make a promise, or guess what will happen. “The phone is ringing—I’ll answer it” fits that moment. “I’ll help” can also be a promise.

Make a quick decision

Your friend drops six books. First notice the situation: help is needed now. Choose “will” and the plain verb “carry”: “I will carry them.” Make it shorter: “I’ll carry them.” For a prediction about tomorrow, say: “It will rain.”

Do not add -s or to

You may remember that “he” often brings an “-s”, and that “to” can come before a verb. That makes “He will goes to play” feel tempting. After “will”, use only the plain verb: “He will go to play.” “Will” is already doing the grammar work.

Promises and predictions

You hear “will” when someone offers help, promises an action or predicts a result: “I’ll carry your bag”, “I’ll call you tonight” and “That team will win.” It is useful when the speaker is making a judgement or commitment, not just naming a fixed timetable.

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