Future Simple:
The Easy Way to
Talk About the
Future
The Future Simple is a tense in English grammar used to describe
actions or events that will happen in the future. It's a fundamental
concept in English, used in everyday conversations and written
communication. This guide will break down the key elements of the
Future Simple, making it simple to understand and use.
by Анастасія Сікорська
What is the Future
Simple?
Future Tense Simple Structure
The Future Simple is a tense It's built with the auxiliary verb
used to express actions or "will" followed by the base
events that will take place in form of the main verb.
the future.
Variety of Uses
Used for predictions, promises, spontaneous decisions, future
plans, and scheduled events.
When to Use the Future Simple
1 Predictions 2 Promises 3 Spontaneous
To express what we think will To express a commitment to do
Decisions
happen in the future, based on something in the future. To express decisions made in
our knowledge or beliefs. the moment, often without prior
planning.
4 Future Plans 5 Scheduled Events
To express something you have decided to do in the To express events that are planned or scheduled to
future. occur in the future.
Forming the Future Simple
1 2 3
Subject Will Base Form
This is the person or thing performing This is the auxiliary verb that signals This is the simplest form of the verb,
the action. the future tense. without any endings.
Positive Statements
Subject Will Verb
I will go
You will eat
He/She/It will sleep
We will study
They will play
Negative Statements
Form Contractions Examples
Subject + will + not + base form of We often use contractions in negative I will not go, You won't eat, He will not
verb statements. sleep, We won't study, They will not
play.
Question Formation
1 Will
The auxiliary verb "will" comes first.
Subject
2
The subject follows the auxiliary verb.
3 Base Form
The base form of the verb comes after the subject.
Question Mark
4
End the question with a question mark.
Practice Exercises
Sentence Completion
Complete sentences using the future simple tense based on prompts or
scenarios.
Conversation Practice
Practice speaking in the future simple tense with a partner by creating
dialogues around specific topics.
Reading and Writing
Read texts and identify the future simple tense, then write your own
sentences using the future simple.
Conclusion: Mastering
the Future Simple
The Future Simple is a powerful tool for expressing future events in
English. With practice, you'll confidently use it in daily conversations and
writings. Remember the key elements: subject, will, and base form of the
verb. Keep practicing, and you'll be a master of the Future Simple.
