I'm going to go and get some when this TV programme finishes.Ī prediction based on opinion: I think the Conservatives will win the next election.Ī prediction based on something we can see (or hear) now: The Conservatives are going to win the election.
John: Really? In that case, I'll go and get some.Ī decision before the moment of speaking: Julie: There's no milk. What's the difference? 'Will' and 'be going to' Will + infinitiveĪ decision at the moment of speaking: Julie: There's no milk.
