Present Tenses with Future Meaning

Present Simple – Future Meaning

We can use the present simple to talk about scheduled events in the future – usually transport timetables. For example: My train leaves at four.

Present Continuous – Future Meaning

We can use the present continuous to talk about future plans and arrangements.

A: What are you doing tomorrow? B: I’m playing tennis.

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The Future Simple – Will

Will vs. Going to

Future Plans – Going to and The Present Continuous

The Future Continuous

The Future Perfect

The Future Perfect Continuous