Future plans: the Future Simple

The Future Simple = will + base verb (negative: will not / won’t). Uses: 1) predictions, especially with an opinion: I think it will be difficult. 2) decisions made at the moment of speaking: The phone is ringing – I’ll answer it. 3) promises and offers: I will help you with the project. Be going to is for plans made earlier or predictions with present evidence: I’m going to apply to a university (plan); Look at those clouds – it’s going to rain. A good goal is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and has a deadline (SMART): I will learn 20 new words every week until June. Probably, definitely and perhaps show how sure we are: I will probably pass.