Overview
The future continuous is formed with will be + verb-ing. It describes an action that will be in progress at a specific future time. Example: At 8pm tomorrow, I will be studying. It is also used for polite enquiries (Will you be using the car tonight?) and background future events.
Structure
- +Subject + will be + verb-ing
- –Subject + won't be + verb-ing
- ?Will + subject + be + verb-ing?
- ✓At 8pm, I will be studying.
- keyDescribes an action in progress at a future moment.
Uses
- in progressThis time tomorrow, she will be flying to Dubai.
- polite enquiryWill you be using the car tonight?
- planned eventHe will be giving the keynote at 9am.
- parallelWhile you sleep, they will be working across the world.
Will vs Will Be -ing
- Will go = a future event (general).
- Will be going = in progress at a specific future time.
- Polite: 'Will you be joining us?' (softer than 'Will you join?').
When to use
At a Future Time
At noon tomorrow, I will be sitting my exam.
Polite Questions
Will you be needing the projector?
Planned Activities
She will be presenting the report at the conference.
Ongoing Background
While we sleep, the team will be preparing the launch.