Will vs Be going to

Both will and be going to talk about the future, but we use them in different ways. Will is used for quick decisions, offers, promises, and predictions based on what we think. Be going to is used for plans made before the moment of speaking and predictions based on what we see now.

Exercises

Explanation

Use	Will + Verb (Infinitive)	Be Going To + Verb (Infinitive)
Decision at the moment	I’m thirsty. I will make some tea.	—
Plan made before	—	I’m going to visit my aunt next weekend.
Prediction (based on opinion)	I think it will be a great concert.	—
Prediction (based on what we see now)	—	Look at those clouds! It’s going to rain soon.
Future fact	The sun will rise at 6 a.m. tomorrow.	—
Promise / Offer / Request	Don’t worry, I will help you.	—

Quick Tip

Use will for quick decisions, offers, and promises.
Use be going to for plans or things you decided before.
Both talk about the future, but the meaning is different.