Grammar Focus
The Future (Μέλλοντας)
In English, we can talk about the future in different ways. The most common forms here are will (θα), be going to (πρόκειται να / σκοπεύω να) and Present Continuous with future meaning (Ενεστώτας Διαρκείας με μελλοντική σημασία).
I think it will rain.
I am going to study.
I am meeting Anna tomorrow.
1. Future with WILL (Μέλλοντας με will / θα)
📘 Theory (Θεωρία)
We use will to talk about quick decisions, predictions, promises and offers.
- Quick decision (γρήγορη απόφαση): I’m tired. I will go to bed.
- Prediction (πρόβλεψη): I think it will rain tomorrow.
- Promise (υπόσχεση): I will help you.
- Offer (προσφορά): I will carry your bag.
🧩 Form (Σχηματισμός)
| Type | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative (Κατάφαση) | Subject + will + base verb | I will play. |
| Negative (Άρνηση) | Subject + won’t + base verb | She won’t come. |
| Question (Ερώτηση) | Will + subject + base verb? | Will they visit us? |
Short answers: Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.
✅ Examples (Παραδείγματα)
- I will call you later. → Θα σε πάρω αργότερα.
- It won’t be easy. → Δεν θα είναι εύκολο.
- Will you help me? → Θα με βοηθήσεις;
📝 Exercises – WILL
A. Complete with will or won’t.
- I think she __________ win the game.
- It is sunny. It probably __________ rain.
- Don’t worry. I __________ help you.
B. Make questions.
- you / come / tomorrow? → __________________________
- they / like / the film? → __________________________
2. Future with BE GOING TO (πρόκειται να / σκοπεύω να)
📘 Theory (Θεωρία)
We use be going to for plans, intentions and predictions based on what we can see now.
- Plan / intention (σχέδιο / πρόθεση): I am going to study tonight.
- Visible evidence (κάτι που φαίνεται τώρα): Look at the clouds! It is going to rain.
🧩 Form (Σχηματισμός)
| Type | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | am/is/are + going to + base verb | She is going to dance. |
| Negative | am/is/are not + going to + base verb | We aren’t going to travel. |
| Question | Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb? | Are you going to play? |
✅ Examples (Παραδείγματα)
- I am going to visit my grandma. → Πρόκειται να επισκεφτώ τη γιαγιά μου.
- They are going to watch a film. → Πρόκειται να δουν μια ταινία.
- Is he going to buy a bike? → Πρόκειται να αγοράσει ποδήλατο;
📝 Exercises – BE GOING TO
A. Complete with the correct form of be going to.
- I __________ (play) basketball after school.
- She __________ (make) a cake.
- They __________ (not/watch) TV tonight.
B. Write sentences.
- we / visit / the museum → __________________________
- he / not / clean / his room → __________________________
3. Present Continuous for Future (Ενεστώτας Διαρκείας με μελλοντική σημασία)
📘 Theory (Θεωρία)
We use the Present Continuous for future arrangements: plans that are fixed or already organized.
- Fixed arrangement (κανονισμένη συνάντηση/δραστηριότητα): I am meeting my friend tomorrow.
- Organized plan (οργανωμένο σχέδιο): We are visiting the museum on Friday.
🧩 Form (Σχηματισμός)
| Type | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | am/is/are + verb-ing + future time | I am leaving tomorrow. |
| Negative | am/is/are not + verb-ing | He isn’t coming tonight. |
| Question | Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing? | Are you meeting Maria? |
✅ Examples (Παραδείγματα)
- We are having English on Monday. → Έχουμε Αγγλικά τη Δευτέρα.
- She is going to Athens tomorrow. → Πηγαίνει στην Αθήνα αύριο.
- Are they playing football after school? → Παίζουν ποδόσφαιρο μετά το σχολείο;
📝 Exercises – Present Continuous for Future
- I __________ (meet) my cousin tomorrow.
- We __________ (go) to the cinema on Saturday.
- She __________ (not/come) to the party tonight.
4. How do I choose? (Πώς διαλέγω;)
will
quick decision, prediction, promise, offer
I’ll help you.
be going to
plan, intention, visible evidence
I’m going to study.
Present Continuous
fixed arrangement
I’m meeting Anna tomorrow.
📝 Mixed Practice
A. Choose the best form.
- Look at those clouds! It will rain / is going to rain.
- I promise I will call / am going to call you.
- We are visiting / will visit the museum tomorrow. We have tickets.
- She has decided. She is going to learn / will learn French.
B. Complete the sentences.
- Tomorrow I am going to __________________________.
- I think people will __________________________ in the future.
- On Saturday I am __________________________.
✅ Show answers
WILL
- will
- won’t
- will
- Will you come tomorrow?
- Will they like the film?
BE GOING TO
- am going to play
- is going to make
- aren’t going to watch
- We are going to visit the museum.
- He isn’t going to clean his room.
Present Continuous for Future
- am meeting
- are going
- isn’t coming
Mixed Practice
- is going to rain
- will call
- are visiting
- is going to learn
Sample answers: Tomorrow I am going to study. I think people will travel to Mars in the future. On Saturday I am visiting my grandma.
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