Talking About the Future: Will vs. Going To

Lesson 5: Future Forms (Will vs. Going To).

1. Overview
Understand the subtle differences between using "will" and "be going to" when talking about future events.

2. Using "Will"
- Used for instant decisions made at the moment of speaking (e.g., The phone is ringing. I'll get it).
- Used for promises, offers, and predictions based on opinion (e.g., I think Bitcoin will rise).

3. Using "Going To"
- Used for pre-planned intentions and decisions made before speaking (e.g., I am going to build a mobile app next month).
- Used for predictions based on current physical evidence (e.g., Look at those dark clouds; it is going to rain).

4. Practice Exercise
Choose between "will" or "going to":
1. I have decided that I _____ (learn) Python next week.
2. Wait, I _____ (help) you carry those boxes.