Future continuous: will be + -ing

Rules

• Rule 1: will be + -ing

  The same for all subjects: will be + the -ing form. Short forms: I'll, she'll, we'll…

  Pattern: subject + will be + verb-ing

  Example: She'll be playing tennis at 5.

  Example: They will be waiting for us.

• Rule 2: A specific future moment

  There is usually a time expression: this time tomorrow, at 8 p.m., next week at this time, when you arrive… No will in the when clause; use the present simple: When you call (~~will call~~), I'll be cooking.

  Example: At noon tomorrow, I'll be sitting on a train.

  Example: When you call, I'll be cooking.

• Rule 3: Negative

  won't be (will not be) + -ing.

  Pattern: subject + won't be + verb-ing

  Example: I won't be watching TV tonight.

  Example: We won't be using the tent.

• Rule 4: Polite questions

  Will you be …ing? is a polite way to ask about someone's plans (often before asking a favor).

  Pattern: Will + subject + be + verb-ing?

  Example: Will you be going past the bakery?

  Example: Will you be using your pens tomorrow?

Common mistakes

• I will playing at 5. → I will be playing at 5.

  Don't forget be: will be + -ing.

• She will be go to school. → She will be going to school.

  After be, use -ing.

• Will be you working? → Will you be working?

  Question order: Will + subject + be.