future continuous

The future continuous describes something that will be happening at a certain moment in the future. It started before that moment and will go on after it. It has three parts: will, be and the verb with -ing.

Will is the same for every person. In speech and messages, it becomes 'll. The negative is won't be.

This time tomorrow, at this time next week

These phrases often go with it, because they name the moment in the future.

Will be doing or will do

Will + base verb is for a decision, a promise or a single action. Will be + -ing is for an action already in progress at that time.

Polite questions about plans

Will you be + -ing asks about someone's plans politely, without asking them to do anything.

Verbs that don't take -ing

Verbs for states, like know, want, like and be, don't use this form.

Common mistakes

• × This time tomorrow I will travel to Rome. → This time tomorrow I'll be travelling to Rome.
• × I will being at work. → I will be at work.
• × I'll be knowing the answer soon. → I'll know the answer soon.