Future with will

What does will mean when we talk about the future? Will is a modal verb that we often use when talking about the future. At A2 level, four uses are especially important: predictions, decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises, and offers. Will has the same form with every subject, and the verb after will always stays in its base form. Using will for predictions We often use will when we say what we think or expect will happen in the future. Expressions such as I think, I don't think, probably, and maybe often appear with this use. For example, I think it will rain tomorrow is a prediction based on the speaker's opinion. Using will for spontaneous decisions We can use will when we make a decision at the moment of speaking. The decision was not a fixed plan before that moment. For example, if the phone starts ringing and you decide to answer it, you can say, I'll answer it. Using will for promises Will is common when we promise to do or not do something. For example, I'll call you tonight can be a promise, and I won't tell anyone is a negative promise. The situation usually makes it clear that the speaker is making a promise. Using will for offers We can use will when we offer to do something for another person. For example, if someone is carrying a heavy bag, you can say, I'll carry it for you. The offer is usually made in response to the situation. Using 'll and won't In everyday speech, will is often contracted to 'll after a subject: I'll, you'll, he'll, she'll, it'll, we'll, and they'll. The usual negative contraction of will not is won't. These short forms are very common in conversations and informal writing. Making questions with will To make a yes/no question, put will before the subject: Will you come tomorrow? With a question word, put the question word first, followed by will and the subject: When will you arrive? We do not use do or does to make questions with will.