Future Forms Worksheet B1 — Will, Going to,...

Future Forms Worksheet B1 — Will, Going to, Present Continuous

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English has multiple ways to talk about the future. Choosing between “will,” “going to,” present continuous, and future perfect confuses adult learners. This worksheet teaches when to use which form.

What This Worksheet Covers

Will (decisions, predictions, promises)
Going to (plans, intentions)
Present continuous (arrangements)
Future perfect (by a certain time)
Future continuous (in progress at a future time)
40+ exercises with contextual scenarios

How to Use This Worksheet

Warm-up (5 min): Show 6 future sentences. Ask: “Are these decisions, plans, predictions, or arrangements?”

Section 1-3 (25 min): Students complete exercises on each future form.

Section 4 (10 min): Mixed practice — students choose the right future form for each context.

Production (15 min): Students write about their future plans using different forms.

Why Adults Need This Worksheet

Adults talk about the future constantly: jobs, travel, family plans, retirement. Knowing which future form to use makes their English sound natural.

Worksheet Sections (PDF Preview)

Section 1: Will vs Going To (15 items)

Practice will (decisions, predictions) and going to (plans, intentions).

Section 2: Present Continuous for Future (10 items)

Practice present continuous for arrangements (I am meeting John tomorrow).

Section 3: Future Perfect and Continuous (10 items)

Practice future perfect (by next year, I will have finished) and future continuous.

Section 4: Mixed Future Forms (10 items)

Choose the correct future form for each context.

Section 5: Production Activity

Students create their own future sentences about their real plans.

FAQ

What does this worksheet cover?

Will, going to, present continuous, future perfect, future continuous. 40+ exercises covering form, usage, and contextual choice.

What level is this worksheet for?

B1. Students should know present and past tenses. The focus is on choosing the right future form for the right context, not just memorizing forms.

Can I modify it for my students?

Yes. The PDF is for personal classroom use. You can adapt the exercises to match your students’ needs, interests, and current topics.

How long does this worksheet take?

30-45 minutes for the core exercises, 60 minutes with production. Can be split across 2 classes.

About This Worksheet

This worksheet is part of eslmaterials.org’s library of free, printable ESL resources for adult learners. All worksheets are designed by experienced teachers and tested in real classrooms.

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Future Forms Worksheet B1 — Will, Going to, Present Continuous