We can express the future by the following forms, too.

1. Be (in the present tense) going to + verb
   This form is used to describe the near future, our intention or something which is based on known facts.

It is (It’s) going to rain today (there sre heavy clouds in the sky). 
Mandy is not (isn’t) going to play with us.
Are they going to help us?

– the verbs “go” and “come” are not usually used with this form.
– always determine whether it is this form or progressive tense of the verb go.

I am going there.
I am going to play tennis this afternoon.

2. The present progressive can be used to describe the near future, our intention. In this case we usually use a time term: tomorrow, at five, etc.

The guests are leaving this evening.
I am talking to him tomorrow.

3. Forms: be (in the present tense) about to + verb, on the point of + verb with ing.

They are about to start.
We are on the point of leaving.

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The future tense is created: will + verb in all grammatical persons.
In the first singular and plural person shall can be used instead of will but this becomes rare in today’s English. Shall (shall not – shan’t) is still used in questions in the meaning of suggestions.

Positive sentence:
We will (We’ll) come back next week.
She will (She’ll) bring it tomorrow.

Negative sentence:
He will not (won’t) say it to anybody.
I will not (won’t) play.

Question:
Will you take us there?
Shall we go?
Shall I record it?

We use will

• to express the “pure” future
  We will (We’ll) be back tomorrow. 
  I will (I’ll) call them on Monday. 
• to make predictions (often with I think, I don’t think, I am sure, perhaps, maybe, I hope)
  I think she won’t come to the party. 
  Maybe they will (they’ll return it in time. 
• to make promises, requests, threats
  I promise I will  learn more. 
  Will you help me, please? 
  I will tell our teacher about it. 
• to make decisions at the time of speaking. 
  I’ll call Peter to join us. 
  Look at that nice purse. I’ll buy it. 
  
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