Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of temporal precision and talk about the future like a native speaker.
- Describe actions in progress at specific future moments using the Future Continuous.
- Express formal schedules and imminent events with professional accuracy.
- Calculate long-term durations and revisit past intentions that never happened.
배울 내용
Ready to talk about the future with amazing precision? This chapter unlocks natural ways to discuss ongoing actions, like what you'll *be doing* next weekend, and durations leading up to future moments. You'll sound incredibly confident and advanced!
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미래 진행형 (will be -ing)미래의 특정 순간을 사진 찍듯 생생하게 묘사하는
will be -ing로 더 정중하고 유창하게 말해보세요.ongoing action,polite inquiry,future snapshot -
임박한 미래: Be About To & Be On The Point Of눈앞에서 곧 벌어질 일을 생생하게 전달하는 비장의 무기예요! 일상적인 상황에선
about to를, 조금 더 긴박하거나 격식 있는 상황에선on the point of
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예정된 미래 (~할 예정이다, ~하기로 되어 있다)미리 정해진 미래 일정을 말할 땐
be due to나be set to를 사용해서 계획된 느낌을 더해보세요! -
미래 완료 진행형: 기간의 시제미래의 한 시점까지 이어지는 행동의 '기간'을 강조하는 시제예요.
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Future in the Past: Was Going To, Would, Was About ToFuture in the past describes what was expected, planned, or predicted from a past point of view. Use was/were going to, would, was about to, and was due to.
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Future Time Clauses: When I Do vs. When I Have DoneAfter future time conjunctions (when, before, after, until, as soon as, once), use present simple or present perfect — never will. Use present perfect when one action must be completed before the next.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to describe your ongoing activities at a specific time tomorrow using 'will be -ing'.
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By the end you will be able to distinguish between informal and formal future schedules using 'be due to' and 'be about to'.
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By the end you will be able to express the duration of an action leading up to a future point using the Future Perfect Continuous.
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By the end you will be able to explain past plans that changed using 'was going to' and 'was about to'.
챕터 가이드
Overview
will and going to, and you're ready to unlock a level of precision that will make your English sound incredibly natural and sophisticated. This chapter, English looking ahead: advanced future forms,is designed to equip you with the tools to express complex future ideas with confidence.
How This Grammar Works
will or going to cannot. They add layers of timing, expectation, and emphasis.This time next year, I will be living in London.You're not just saying you'll live there; you're imagining yourself in the middle of the experience.
Be on the point of is more formal and often used for more significant or dramatic imminent events, suggesting a critical juncture:The negotiations were on the point of breaking down when a new proposal emerged." Both express urgency but with different shades of formality and impact.
The flight is due to depart at 3 PM.Be set to suggests that something has been prepared or arranged to happen, often with a sense of inevitability or high probability:
The company is set to announce its new strategy next week.These are vital for professional and formal communication.
duration tense. It focuses on how long an action will *have been happening* up to a specific point in the future. It highlights the ongoing nature of an activity leading up to a future deadline or event. For instance: By next May, I will have been studying English for five years.This tells us not just that you'll still be studying, but the total accumulated time of study *up to that point*.
Common Mistakes
- 1Confusing Future Continuous with Simple Future for specific future actions.
- 1Using 'will' for officially scheduled events instead of more precise forms.
- 1Incorrectly forming or using the Future Perfect Continuous when duration is key.
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Quick FAQ
When should I use 'will be -ing' instead of a simple future with 'will' or 'going to'?
Use 'will be -ing' (Future Continuous) when you want to describe an action that will be *in progress* at a specific future time, or to talk about future arrangements as part of a general plan. It paints a picture of what's happening at that moment.
What's the main difference between 'be about to' and 'be on the point of'?
'Be about to' is more common and informal, indicating immediate future action ("I'm about to call you"). 'Be on the point of' is more formal or dramatic, suggesting a critical moment or being right at the verge of a significant event (
The discovery was on the point of changing everything).
Can 'be set to' and 'be due to' be used interchangeably?
Often, but with a subtle difference. Both indicate scheduled events. 'Be due to' often implies an official or expected time based on a schedule (
The train is due to arrive). 'Be set to' can imply a higher degree of certainty, preparation, or a predetermined plan, often with an emphasis on the outcome (
The team is set to win the championship).
Why is the Future Perfect Continuous considered an advanced tense?
It requires combining concepts of duration, completion, and future timing. It's advanced because it allows you to express how long an ongoing action *will have lasted* by a specific future point, showing not just an action, but its cumulative time up to that moment.
Cultural Context
주요 예문 (6)
This time tomorrow, we will be flying over the Atlantic.
내일 이 시간쯤 우리는 대서양 상공을 날고 있을 거예요.
미래 진행형 (will be -ing)I'm about to finish my coffee, then I'll be ready.
커피 거의 다 마셔가요, 곧 준비될 거예요.
임박한 미래: Be About To & Be On The Point OfThe train is about to depart, please stand clear of the doors.
열차가 곧 출발합니다, 문에서 떨어져 주시기 바랍니다.
임박한 미래: Be About To & Be On The Point OfBy 6 PM, she `will have been waiting` for an hour.
오후 6시까지 그녀는 한 시간 동안 기다리고 있을 거예요.
미래 완료 진행형: 기간의 시제When you arrive, I `will have been working` on this report for three hours.
당신이 도착할 때쯤이면, 저는 이 보고서를 세 시간 동안 작업하고 있을 거예요.
미래 완료 진행형: 기간의 시제팁과 요령 (4)
'중간'을 상상하세요
I will be cooking when you arrive.
'지금 당장'을 기억하세요!
Be 동사를 꼭 확인하세요!
시간 관련 표현에 주목하세요
by the time, for (기간), since (시점) 같은 표현이 보이면 미래완료진행 시제일 가능성이 높아요. 미래의 특정 시점을 알려주거든요. They will have been traveling for six months by the time they reach Japan.
핵심 어휘 (7)
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Review Summary
- will + be + [verb]-ing
- be + about to + [verb]
- be + due to + [verb]
- will + have + been + [verb]-ing
- was/were + going to + [verb]
- When/As soon as + Present Simple/Perfect
자주 하는 실수
In English, we never use 'will' in a time clause starting with when, as soon as, or until. Use the present simple instead.
The Future Perfect Continuous requires the '-ing' form to show ongoing duration. 'Worked' is for the Future Perfect Simple.
To talk about a specific past plan that changed, use 'was going to'. 'Would' is usually for hypothetical situations or past habits.
이 챕터의 규칙 (6)
Next Steps
You've just unlocked some of the most sophisticated structures in the English language. Your ability to express time is now at a high-intermediate level. Keep practicing these in your daily conversations!
Write your 5-year career plan using at least 4 different future forms.
Listen to a news broadcast and identify instances of 'is due to' or 'is set to'.
빠른 연습 (10)
The concert ____ to start at 7 PM.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 예정된 미래 (~할 예정이다, ~하기로 되어 있다)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 미래 완료 진행형: 기간의 시제
Find and fix the mistake:
By the time he retires, he will been teaching for thirty years.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 미래 완료 진행형: 기간의 시제
At 9 AM tomorrow, I ___ (work) on my presentation.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 미래 진행형 (will be -ing)
I knew the project ___ succeed.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Future in the Past: Was Going To, Would, Was About To
We ___ (visit) London, but we went to Rome instead.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Future in the Past: Was Going To, Would, Was About To
When I ___ (arrive), I will call you.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Future Time Clauses: When I Do vs. When I Have Done
Find and fix the mistake:
The new game is due launching next month.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 예정된 미래 (~할 예정이다, ~하기로 되어 있다)
Find and fix the mistake:
He said he will be here at 5.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Future in the Past: Was Going To, Would, Was About To
By next year, I ___ (learn) English for five years.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 미래 완료 진행형: 기간의 시제
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자주 묻는 질문 (6)
주어 + will + be + 동사-ing 형태를 사용하면 됩니다. You will be studying이나 줄임말인 "You'll be studying"처럼 말이죠.
be about to는 아주 가까운 미래, 보통 몇 초나 몇 분 안에 일어날 일을 나타내요. 무언가가 일어나기 '직전'이라는 느낌을 주며, 예를 들어 "I'm about to hit send on this email"처럼 말할 수 있어요.The company was on the point of closing down같은 예시가 있죠.
