Using and Difference Between Will and Be going to
Using Be Going To
1.“Be Going To” is used to make prediction. If there is an evidence, it is preferred instead of “will”.
Examples
- Look at those black clouds. It is going to rain. (There is an evidence, most probably being rainy)
- Be careful! The bee is going to bite you.
Examples
2.“ Be Going To” is used to indicate planned actions.
- I have got a flight ticket to 3 o’clock tomorrow. I‘m going to fly to England.
- I have got a flight ticket to 3 o’clock tomorrow. I‘m going to fly to Spain.
Using Will
1.“Will” is used to make prediction. There is no evidence. It is just our personal opinion.
Examples
- Maybe he will come again. (It is just prediction.)
- Maybe he will come again. (It is just prediction.)
- “Will” is used for unplanned actions in future.
Examples
- I will fly to Spain. (I don’t have a flight ticket or reservation.)
- She will be a doctor.
(She is not a university students but she wants to be a doctor in future)
