Future Continuous
The Future Continuous describes an action that will be in progress at a specific moment in the future. It is formed with will be + verb-ing. It is often used to talk about planned or expected ongoing activities.
WHEN TO USE
Use for an action that will be in progress at a specific future moment, for planned future actions, or to politely ask about someone's future plans.
STRUCTURE
S + will be + V-ingThis time tomorrow, I will be flying to Tokyo.
S + won't be + V-ingShe won't be working next Monday.
Will + S + be + V-ing?Will you be using the car tonight?
SIGNAL WORDS
- at this time tomorrow
- at 8 o'clock tomorrow
- this time next week
- in an hour
- all day tomorrow
EXAMPLES
This time next week, we will be relaxing on the beach.
Don't call at 9 PM — I will be sleeping.
Will you be coming to the party?
They will be playing football all afternoon.
I won't be working this Friday.
SPELLING RULES (HE/SHE/IT)
| Most verbs | add -ing | play → playing, work → working |
|---|---|---|
| Ends in silent -e | drop -e, add -ing | come → coming, drive → driving |
| Short verb ending in consonant-vowel-consonant | double final consonant + -ing | sit → sitting, swim → swimming |
COMMON MISTAKES
Tomorrow at 8, I will sleep.
Tomorrow at 8, I will be sleeping.
For an action in progress at a specific future moment, use will be + V-ing, not will + V
Will you be knowing the answer?
Will you know the answer?
Stative verbs (know, believe, understand) don't use continuous forms
Tip
Great for polite questions: 'Will you be using the printer?' sounds softer than 'Will you use the printer?'. It implies you're checking their plans, not making a request.