There are many different ways we can talk about the future Let’s look at

Uses
Examples
	The tide is going to rise soon.
	The mayor is going to make a speech at the conference.
	It’s going to rain soon.

Predictions based on observation
Actions which are inevitable or unstoppable
Function: going to
Intentions or plans which are made before the time of speaking
going to:
To be + going to + infinitive
When speaking quickly, we often shorten going to to /gənə/ or /gɒnə/.
Present tenses...

Uses	Examples
	The concert starts at 3 p.m.
	She’s moving back to Germany in September.
	The train station is to reopen in the spring following refurbishment.
	As soon as you have spoken to Laura, will you call me?
	Scott is due to arrive at 10 a.m.

Function: present tenses
We can use the present tenses for the future too. Match the uses to the examples.
Expressions be due to, be about to, be hoped to, be bound to, be expected to + verb infinitive
Present continuous for future arrangements (organised).
Present simple for timetabled organised events.
We use present tenses (incl. the present perfect) after time clauses like when, as soon as, before...
We use be to for official plans or obligation.

Uses	Examples
	The concert starts at 3 p.m.
	She’s moving back to Germany in September.
	The train station is to reopen in the spring following refurbishment.
	As soon as you have spoken to Laura, will you call me?
	Scott is due to arrive at 10 a.m.

Function: present tenses
Expressions be due to, be about to, be hoped to, be bound to, be expected to + verb infinitive
Present continuous for future arrangements (organised).
Present simple for timetabled organised events.
We use present tenses (incl. the present perfect) after time clauses like when, as soon as, before...
We use be to for official plans or obligation.
Let’s practise...
be due to = expected or scheduled;
be about to = intend to do something/be close to doing something;
be bound to = be inevitable that.

• When Fred …. (get back), we should leave straight away.

When Fred gets back, we should leave straight away.