Future Simple - Tương lai thường

FORM of Future Simple

The Future Simple has two parts: will/shall + the infinitive without 'to'.

S + will/shall + V	I will learn English. He will swim well. They will watch TV.
S + will/shall not + V	I will not learn English. He will not swim well. They won't watch TV.
Will/Shall + S + V	Will you learn English? Will he swim well? Will they watch TV?

The simple future refers to a time later than now, and expresses facts or certainty. Future Simple doesn't express an attitude.

USEs of Future Simple

1. to predict a future event.

• The course will start in May.
• It will rain tomorrow.

2. to express a spontaneous decision (use with 'I' and 'we')

• I will send you the information when I get it.
• We will pay by cash in stead.

3. to express willingness or unwillingness

• I will translate the email, so Mr. Smith can read it.
• I will not do your homework for you.
• Will you help me move this heavy table?
• Will you make dinner?
• A: I'm really hungry.
  B: I'll make some sandwiches.
• A: I'm so tired. I'm about to fall asleep.
  B: I'll get you some coffee.
• A: The phone is ringing.
  B: I'll get it.

4. to make an invitation, a suggestion or an offer

• Shall we go to the restaurant tonight? (a suggestion)
• Shall I bring you something to drink? (an offer)
• Will you come to the dance with me? (an invitation)

5. to give order, instruction or advice

• What shall I tell the boss about this money? (an instruction)
• You will do exactly as I say. (an order)

Forms of Negatives and Questions

Negative sentences and questions are formed with the auxiliary verb 'will'.

• He will not/won't go to America next year..
• Will she get good marks in her next exam?