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Some verbs like

plan, hope, want etc.

We plan to go to France for our holidays.

Modals

may, might and could when we are not sure about the future

I might stay at home tonight or I might go to the cinema.

Be going to

to make predictions based on evidence we can see or hear

Look at those black clouds. I think it's going to rain. (= I can see that it will rain.)

to talk about plans or intentions

I'm going to drive to work today.

Will be + ving

for something happening before and after a specific time in the future

I'll be working at eight o'clock.

Will

For promising, refusing, offering and ordering

I will have some pizza.

I'll see you tomorrow.

to mean want to or be willing to

I hope you will come to my party.

for expressing beliefs about the future

I'm sure you will enjoy the film.

Present Continuous

for plans or arrangements:

They are coming to see us tomorrow.

Simple Present

for something scheduled

The holidays start next week.

The train arrives at 6.30 in the morning.