Unit 8 - How to use 'WILL' to express "volontà"

In general English courses, we learn:

• Present Progressive and ' be going to' are used for future PLANS = I'm going to see my family during the holidays this winter break.  / I'm seeing my family during the break. 
• WILL can also be used to talk about future FACTS = I will graduate in July, for sure. / Scarlett Johanssen will not make any movies next year. She's taking a year off.
• WILL can also express an UNCERTAIN FUTURE = 
• What are you doing this weekend?        I'm not sure. Maybe I'll go for a walk in the park with my friends, if the weather is good. 
• In Unit 8, we see examples of how WILL is used to express 'volontà' =
•  Just a moment. I'll call my manager and ask if she agrees to your price. 

How can we remember all these uses of WILL, and other future verb tenses?

1.  Read often in English
2. Watch TV series/movies in English with subtitles
3.  Find a conversation partner 

Practice:  Read the sentences. Decide the context. Decide if 'be going to' or WILL is the best verb for that context.

          Example:   A: This email is in French, and I don't speak any French. Can you help me?

                              B: Sure, no problem. I will translate (translate) it for you. But, first I have                                   an appointment. I am going to meet(meet) my sister for lunch. I will translate it
                                when I return from lunch. OK?
                            A:  That'd be great! Thanks so much!   

  

1.  Hi! I'm just getting ready to go shopping for gifts. Do you want to come with me? 
     I _________________ (leave) in about 20 minutes.  

2.  This light doesn't work.  Who ____________ (go) and tell the janitor that we need a new light bulb?

3.  A: It's so hot in here!  
     B:  I agree! Here, let me.... I ______________ (turn) the heat down.

4. A: I just got confirmation:  I _______________ (graduate) in July!
    B:  That's great news! Congratulations.

5. A: I don't feel so well. 
   B:  Hang on a moment, and I _____________ (get) you a cup of tea. 

6. A:  Why do you have your coat on?  We're still watching the movie.
    B:  It's 2:30 p.m. and my parking meter is finished. I_______________ (put) more money in     the meter, so I don't get a ticket.
 7.  A:   I'm so confused about all these verbs! Can you help me?
     B:  Sure. I _______________ (draw up) a table that shows all the differences.