Grammar presentation

Will vs Going To vs Present Continuous PPT

The rule in plain words, the form table, example sentences, practice with answers to reveal and a summary. Present it here, download the PPTX or print it.

Age: Ages 12+
Level: B1
Skill: Grammar
Format: On screen · PPTX · PDF

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Will vs Going To vs Present Continuous

Grammar presentation

B1 · Ages 12–17 · 18+

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Will vs Going To vs Present Continuous

Grammar presentation

B1 · Ages 12–17 · 18+

How it works

Three ways to talk about the future and what each says: a decision made now, a plan or a prediction from evidence, an arrangement already in the diary.

I will call you when I get home. After when, if, as soon as, before and after, English uses the present even about the future. Russian says «когда приду» (future) and Spanish «cuando llegue» (subjunctive), so learners add a second will.
Tonight I'm going to the cinema with Marta. Russian («вечером я иду в кино») and Spanish («esta noche voy al cine») use the present simple for plans. English uses the present continuous for an arrangement; the present simple is for timetables.
I will send the report tomorrow. Will is a modal: the verb after it has no to and no -s.

The form

Will	will ('ll) + verb · won't + verb
Going to	am / is / are going to + verb
Present continuous	am / is / are + verb-ing + time
Timetable	present simple: The film starts at 8.
Time clauses	when / if / as soon as + present

Examples (1/2)

I will send you the link after the meeting.
I'm going to apply for a master's degree.
We are meeting the clients on Friday at ten.
Look at the traffic! We are going to be late.
I think AI will change most jobs.

Examples (2/2)

The flight leaves at 6:40.
I won't tell anyone, I promise.
What are you doing this weekend?
I will call you when I get home.
She is not going to renew her contract.

Fill the gap.

1 / 6

I will send you the link after the meeting.

Fill the gap.

2 / 6

I'm going to apply for a master's degree.

Fill the gap.

3 / 6

We are meeting the clients on Friday at ten.

Fill the gap.

4 / 6

I won't tell anyone, I promise.

Fill the gap.

5 / 6

I think AI will change most jobs.

Fill the gap.

6 / 6

Look at the traffic! We are going to be late.

Which is right?

1 / 3

I will call you when I get home.
I will call you when I will get home.

After when, if, as soon as, before and after, English uses the present even about the future. Russian says «когда приду» (future) and Spanish «cuando llegue» (subjunctive), so learners add a second will.

Which is right?

2 / 3

Tonight I'm going to the cinema with Marta.
Tonight I go to the cinema with Marta.

Russian («вечером я иду в кино») and Spanish («esta noche voy al cine») use the present simple for plans. English uses the present continuous for an arrangement; the present simple is for timetables.

Which is right?

3 / 3

I will to send the report tomorrow.
I will send the report tomorrow.

Will is a modal: the verb after it has no to and no -s.

Summary

will ('ll) + verb · won't + verb
am / is / are going to + verb
am / is / are + verb-ing + time
present simple: The film starts at 8.
when / if / as soon as + present

Remember

I will call you when I get home.
Tonight I'm going to the cinema with Marta.
I will send the report tomorrow.

How to use it in class

Present it full screen Open it on the class display. The arrow keys move on, and a question slide keeps its answer for the next press, so the class can answer first.
Read the teacher notes Every slide has notes on what to say and what to ask. They come inside the PPTX as speaker notes too.
No screen? Print it Print every slide with the answers shown, one per page, or download the PPTX and open it in PowerPoint.

What's inside

How it works: the rule as you would say it to a class
Form table: positive, negative, question, short answer
Example sentences with pictures
Fill the gap and “Which is right?” practice with answers
Summary slide and teacher notes on every slide

Lesson Plan
Will, going to and present continuous
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Will, going to and present continuous — worksheet
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