Sentence structure: Future continuous

In this chapter

• When do we use it?

  For an action that will be in progress at a future moment: this time tomorrow I'll be flying. Also for asking politely about someone's plans: Will you be using the computer?

• Future continuous

  a future moment (this time tomorrow); action in progress then

  Pattern: Subject + will be + verb + -ing

  Example: This time tomorrow, I will be flying to Izmir.

  Example: At 8 p.m., we will be having dinner.

• Formula

  Positive: I will be sleeping at midnight. · Negative: We won't be watching TV tonight. · Question: Will you be using the laptop later? · Short answer: Yes, I will. / No, I won't.

• Color-coded examples

  Example: This time tomorrow, we will be swimming in the sea.

  Example: At 10 a.m., Ali will be taking his exam.

• Turkish equivalents

  Turkish often says “-iyor olacağım” or just “-ecek”.

  Example: This time tomorrow, I will be flying.

  Example: We will be eating when you arrive.

• Tip

  Most common mistake: forgetting be. “I will flying” is wrong; say I will be flying. After will we always use a base verb, and here that verb is be.