The future continuous

The future continuous can be formed using will or going to.It describes an event or situation that will be in progress at some point in the future.

With will

The future continuous describes an event that will be in progress at a given time in the future which is often stated. The event will start before the stated time and may continue after it.

eg: Right now I am working in a cafe. In 10 years' time, I hope I will be running a bistro.

• Right now I am working in a cafe. the present continuous.
• In 10 years' time, I hope I will be running a bistro. future continuous

how to form

Subject + will be + present participle + object.

the future continuous with anyway

the future continous can also be used to talk about events that are going to happen as matter of course or anyway

• A: Oh no, I have run out of milk.
• B: I can get some for you later.
• A: No,please don’t worry.
• B: It’s okay, I will be driving past the store anyway.

neutral questions

the future continuous is also used to ask neutral questions: questions asked for information,not to make a request.

1. neutral questions
   • A: Will you be coming into work tomorrow ?
   • B: Yes, I willl.
   • A: Ok, let’s talk about the report then.
2. request
   • A: Will you come into work tomorrow please ?
   • B: Sure, no problem.

the future continuous to talk about the present

You can also use the future continuous to speculate about what is happening at the present moment.

1. eg1
   • A: Where is Sarah ?
   • B: Shell will be studying in the library probably.
2. eg2
   • A: Why is Nev late ?
   • B: He will be taking his children to school.

With going to

The future continuous can sometimes be formed with going to instead of will, but this is less common. It can be used in most future continuous constructions except to speculate about the present.

eg: I can't come out this evening.I'm going to be studying all night.

how to form

Subject + Be + going to be + present participle + rest of sentence. eg:

1. I want to go away on Saturday, but I am going to be working all weekend.
2. I am going to be staying with my husband’s family for the hoildays this year.