Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'will' for decisions you make right now and guesses about the future without 100% proof.
- Use 'will' for instant decisions: 'I'll have the coffee, please.'
- Use 'will' for predictions based on opinion: 'I think it will rain.'
- Use 'won't' for the negative form: 'I won't tell anyone your secret.'
- Keep the verb in its base form: 'She will go' (not 'goes').
Overview
I'll charge it later라고 생각한 적 있어?will의 핵심이야.will을 사용해.will이 할 일이야.will은 너의 가장 친한 친구가 될 거야.I`ll have a flat white, please.
I think the hero will win.will은 이 두 가지 세상을 모두 아우러: «갑작스러운 선택»과 «의견이 담긴 추측» 말이야.going to와는 달라.I am going to buy a car라고 말한다면, 아마 돈을 이미 모아뒀을 거야.
I`ll buy that car!라고 말한다면, 그건 즉흥적인 거야.
How This Grammar Works
will을 사용하는 건 비디오 게임에서 지름길을 쓰는 것과 같아.I, you, they, she 중 누구라도 will이라는 단어는 그대로야.-s를 붙이거나 모음을 바꿀 걱정은 안 해도 돼.'ll로 줄여서 써.I will help you라고 말하면 옛날 영화 속 영웅처럼 약간 딱딱하게 들릴 수 있어.
I`ll help you라고 말하는 게 요즘 친구처럼 들리지.
won't를 사용해.woll에서 왔거든).won't forget"이라고 말하면 강한 약속을 하는 거야.You will come 대신 Will you come?이라고 물어보는 거지.
Formation Pattern
will을 사용해 문장을 만드는 건 아주 엄격하고 단순한 길을 따라가.
will / 'll + [동사 원형].
I'll call an Uber.
calling이나 to call이 아니라 call 같은 동사 원형을 써야 해).
won't (will not) + [동사 원형].
It won't rain today.
Will + [주어] + [동사 원형]?
Will you like my photo?
Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
| I will / I'll | I'll send it now. | 지금 보낼게. |
| You will / You'll | You'll love this song. | 이 노래 정말 좋아하게 될 거야. |
| He/She/It will | It'll be fun! | 재밌을 거야! |
| We will / We'll | We'll see you there. | 거기서 봐. |
| They will / They'll | They'll arrive soon. | 곧 도착할 거야. |
| Negative | I won't go. | 안 갈 거야. |
| Question | Will you stay? | 여기 있을 거야? |
When To Use It
will이 주인공이 되는 주요 순간은 네 가지야:- Spontaneous Decisions: 대화하는 도중에 무언가를 결정할 때.
- Predictions (Opinions): 다음에 무슨 일이 일어날지 추측할 때.
프랑스가 월드컵에서 우승할 것 같아(I think France will win).think, believe, hope 같은 동사와 함께 쓰여).- Promises and Threats: 무언가를 하겠다고(혹은 하지 않겠다고) 약속할 때.
won't tell your secret)."- Offers and Requests: 도움을 제안하거나 부탁을 할 때.
그 무거운 가방들 내가 들어줄게(I`ll carry those heavy bags).
내 숙제 좀 도와줄래(Will you help me)?
will을 너의 «반응» 시제라고 생각해봐.will로 반응하는 거지.초콜릿 좀 가져다줄게(I`ll bring you some chocolate).
이거 내 스토리에 공유할게(I`ll share this on my story).
Common Mistakes
- The
ToTrap:will뒤에to를 절대 쓰지 마.
I'll to go.
I'll go.
- The
-ingTrap: 즉흥적인 선택에 진행형을 쓰지 마.
I'll going now.
I'll go now.
- The
STrap: 기억해,he/she/it이라도 동사에-s를 붙이지 않아.
She will likes it.
She will like it.
- The Plan Trap: 며칠 전에 계획한 일에
will을 쓰지 마.
I will go to Italy라고 하지 마.I am going to Italy라고 말해.- The
Willin If-Clauses:if문장의 첫 번째 부분에서는 보통will을 쓰지 않아.
If it will rain, I'll stay home.
If it rains, I'll stay home.
will을 쓰면, 상대방은 네가 방금 5초 전에 결정했다고 생각할지도 몰라!Contrast With Similar Patterns
will과 be going to 사이에서 선택하는 게 A2 학습자들에게 가장 큰 고비야.be going to는 지도고, will은 나침반이야.- Will: «배고파. 피자 먹어야지(I`ll eat pizza).»
- Be going to: "오늘 밤에 엄마랑 피자 먹기로 했어(I'm
going toeat pizza)."
- Will:
눈이 올 것 같아(I think it
willsnow).
- Be going to:
저 커다랗고 검은 구름 좀 봐! 눈이 오겠어(It is
going tosnow).
Quick FAQ
will 대신 shall을 써도 돼?
1920년대 영국 귀족처럼 들리고 싶다면 말이지!
won't는 will not과 같은 거야?
응, 완전히 똑같아. 다만 대화에서는 won't가 훨씬 더 자연스러워.
날씨에 will을 써도 돼?
당연하지! 느낌을 바탕으로 추측하는 거라면 will을 써.
만약 100% 확신한다면?
확신하더라도 그게 의견이라면 will도 괜찮아.
취업 면접에서 will을 써도 괜찮을까?
물론이지. 약속을 할 때 사용해봐:
이 회사를 위해 열심히 일하겠습니다(I will work hard).
Memory Trick
Will-Power Wheel(의지력의 바퀴)를 생각해봐.
지금 당장 결정할 수 있는 힘(Power)이나 미래를 추측할 수 있는 «힘»이 있을 때 will을 쓰는 거야.
입을 열기 전까지 생각해보지 않았던 일이라면, will을 써!
Real Conversations
At a Restaurant
Server
Customer
Server
Customer
Predicting a Game
Alex
Sam
Alex
Progressive Practice
오늘 내리는 모든 작은 선택에 I'll을 써보는 것부터 시작해봐. "I'll open the window,« »I'll check my mail."
네가 좋아하는 넷플릭스 쇼에 대해 세 가지 예측을 해봐.
주인공이 보물을 찾을 거야(will find the treasure).
won't를 사용해서 부정적인 약속을 연습해봐. "내일은 알람 스누즈 버튼을 안 누를 거야(won't hit snooze)."
친구에게 도움을 제안하는 짧은 왓츠앱 메시지를 써봐: "네 프로젝트 도와줄게(I 'll help you)."
Conjugating 'Will'
| Subject | Affirmative | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
|
I
|
I will (I'll) go
|
I will not (won't) go
|
Will I go?
|
|
You
|
You will (You'll) go
|
You will not (won't) go
|
Will you go?
|
|
He/She/It
|
He will (He'll) go
|
He will not (won't) go
|
Will he go?
|
|
We
|
We will (We'll) go
|
We will not (won't) go
|
Will we go?
|
|
They
|
They will (They'll) go
|
They will not (won't) go
|
Will they go?
|
Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Pronunciation Hint |
|---|---|---|
|
I will
|
I'll
|
sounds like 'aisle'
|
|
You will
|
You'll
|
sounds like 'yule'
|
|
He will
|
He'll
|
sounds like 'heel'
|
|
She will
|
She'll
|
sounds like 'sheel'
|
|
It will
|
It'll
|
sounds like 'it-ul'
|
|
We will
|
We'll
|
sounds like 'wheel'
|
|
They will
|
They'll
|
sounds like 'thail'
|
|
Will not
|
won't
|
sounds like 'wohnt'
|
Meanings
The future with 'will' is used to express actions decided at the moment of speaking (spontaneous) or to make predictions based on personal beliefs rather than present evidence.
Spontaneous Decisions
Deciding to do something at the exact moment you are speaking, often in response to a situation.
“The phone is ringing. I'll answer it!”
“I'm cold. I'll close the window.”
Predictions & Guesses
Stating what you think or believe will happen in the future, often used with 'I think' or 'probably'.
“I think United will win the match tonight.”
“It will probably be sunny tomorrow.”
Promises & Offers
Committing yourself to an action or offering to do something for someone else.
“I'll call you as soon as I arrive.”
“Don't worry, I won't tell your secret to anyone.”
Reference Table
| 주어 대명사 | 전체 형태 | 축약형 | 부정 축약형 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
I
|
I will go
|
I'll go
|
I won't go
|
|
You
|
You will see
|
You'll see
|
You won't see
|
|
He
|
He will eat
|
He'll eat
|
He won't eat
|
|
She
|
She will study
|
She'll study
|
She won't study
|
|
It
|
It will rain
|
It'll rain
|
It won't rain
|
|
We
|
We will meet
|
We'll meet
|
We won't meet
|
|
They
|
They will finish
|
They'll finish
|
They won't finish
|
격식 수준 스펙트럼
I shall assist you with those documents, sir. (Assistance)
I will help you with those papers. (Assistance)
I'll help you with that. (Assistance)
I gotchu. (Assistance)
'Will' 사용 시점
즉흥적인 결정
- I'll get it! 전화 벨이 울릴 때
- I'll have coffee. 주문할 때
예측 (강한 증거 없음)
- It will rain. 날씨 예측
- She'll win. 결과에 대한 의견
제안 & 약속
- I'll help you. 자원할 때
- I won't tell. 비밀을 지킬 때
요청 & 거절
- Will you close? 공손한 요청
- It won't start. 사물의 불가능
'Will' vs. 'Going to' 비교
'Will' 또는 'Going to' 선택하기
행동이 고정된 스케줄 또는 시간표인가요?
말하는 순간, 방금 이 행동을 하기로 결정했나요?
제안, 약속 또는 공손한 요청인가요?
지금 보이는 확실한 증거에 기반한 예측인가요?
'Will'의 사용법
즉흥적인 결정
- • I'll open the window.
- • I'll pay for the coffee.
- • I'll call her back.
예측 (증거 없음)
- • I think it will be sunny.
- • She'll probably arrive soon.
- • He won't pass the test.
제안 & 약속
- • I'll help you carry that.
- • I won't forget your birthday.
- • We'll finish on time.
요청 & 거절
- • Will you close the door?
- • The car won't start.
- • He won't listen to me.
수준별 예문
I will help you.
I will help you.
It will be cold.
It will be cold.
I will not go.
I will not go.
Will you come?
Will you come?
I'll have a glass of water, please.
I'll have a glass of water, please.
I think it'll rain later.
I think it'll rain later.
Don't worry, I won't tell him.
Don't worry, I won't tell him.
Wait! I'll open the door for you.
Wait! I'll open the door for you.
I'll probably be a bit late for the meeting.
I'll probably be a bit late for the meeting.
If you study hard, you'll pass the exam.
If you study hard, you'll pass the exam.
I'll definitely call you tomorrow morning.
I'll definitely call you tomorrow morning.
Will robots do all our work in the future?
Will robots do all our work in the future?
The car won't start, no matter how many times I try.
The car won't start, no matter how many times I try.
That'll be the pizza delivery guy at the door.
That'll be the pizza delivery guy at the door.
The exhibition will open to the public on Monday.
The exhibition will open to the public on Monday.
I'll be seeing you at the conference, I assume?
I'll be seeing you at the conference, I assume?
She'll sit in the garden for hours, just watching the birds.
She'll sit in the garden for hours, just watching the birds.
Boys will be boys, as the saying goes.
Boys will be boys, as the saying goes.
You will have noticed that the economy is changing.
You will have noticed that the economy is changing.
The Prime Minister will visit the site later today.
The Prime Minister will visit the site later today.
Try as you might, the truth will out eventually.
Try as you might, the truth will out eventually.
He will persist in interrupting me despite my requests.
He will persist in interrupting me despite my requests.
The engine will often stall when it's cold.
The engine will often stall when it's cold.
Whether they like it or not, change will come.
Whether they like it or not, change will come.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use 'will' for plans they already made. This sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Learners use 'will' for fixed appointments like doctor visits.
Because 'will' comes from 'wanting' in some languages, learners use it to express desire.
자주 하는 실수
I help you!
I'll help you!
He will goes.
He will go.
I will to see you.
I will see you.
I no will go.
I won't go.
I will go to the cinema tomorrow (planned yesterday).
I'm going to the cinema tomorrow.
I think it is going to rain (no clouds).
I think it will rain.
Will you to help me?
Will you help me?
I will be calling you.
I'll call you.
If it rains, I go.
If it rains, I'll go.
I will probably to arrive late.
I'll probably arrive late.
He is going to sit there for hours (describing a habit).
He will sit there for hours.
문장 패턴
I think ___ will ___.
Don't worry, I'll ___.
Will you ___ please?
I'll probably ___ but I'm not sure.
Real World Usage
I'll have the cheeseburger and a coke, please.
I'll be there in 10 mins! 🏃♂️
I will work hard to exceed your expectations.
The flight is delayed? I'll wait in the lounge.
I think this video will go viral!
Don't move! I'll call an ambulance!
축약형에 귀 기울여 보세요
이미 계획된 일에는 'will'을 너무 많이 쓰지 마세요!
'지금 바로' 결정한 일인지 생각해 보세요
요청할 때의 공손함
Will you please close the door?
짧은 대답을 연습해 보세요
Will you help me? Yes, I will.
Smart Tips
Always use 'I'll have...' or 'I'll take...'. It sounds much more natural than 'I want' or 'I buy'.
Say 'I'll get that' or 'I'll help'. It's the standard way to be helpful in English.
Add 'probably' after 'will' to sound less aggressive and more like a native speaker.
Use 'won't' to describe the problem. It's a very common idiomatic way to complain.
발음
The Dark L
In contractions like 'I'll' or 'you'll', the 'll' is a 'dark L'. The tongue is near the back of the throat.
Won't vs Want
'Won't' has a long 'o' sound (like 'go'). 'Want' has a short 'o' or 'ah' sound.
Rising on Questions
Will you HELP me? ↗
Conveys a polite request.
Falling on Promises
I'll be THERE. ↘
Conveys certainty and reliability.
암기하기
기억법
W.I.L.L. = Weather, Instant choices, Luck (guesses), and Loyalty (promises).
시각적 연상
Imagine a lightbulb popping over your head. That 'Aha!' moment is when you use 'will'. It's the 'Lightbulb Future'.
Rhyme
Decide it now, use 'I'll'. Make a guess, use 'will'.
Story
You are walking and see a friend with heavy bags. You don't think, you just react: 'I'll help!' Then you look at the sky and think, 'It will rain soon.' You promise, 'I won't let you get wet!'
Word Web
챌린지
Look around the room. Find three things you can 'react' to using 'I'll'. (e.g., 'I'll turn off the light', 'I'll clean that desk').
문화 노트
In very formal British English, 'shall' is sometimes used instead of 'will' for 'I' and 'we', though this is becoming rare in modern speech.
Americans almost never use 'shall' except in legal documents or very dramatic emphasis. 'Will' is the universal standard.
Using 'will' for promises is vital in business culture to show commitment. 'I'll send the report' is seen as a binding verbal contract.
From the Old English 'willan', meaning 'to wish, desire, or want'.
대화 시작하기
What do you think the weather will be like this weekend?
The waiter is here! What will you have to drink?
Do you think robots will take our jobs in 20 years?
If you win the lottery tomorrow, what will you buy first?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
The phone is ringing. I ___ it!
Find and fix the mistake:
I think it will to rain later.
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /3
연습 문제
8 exercisesThe phone is ringing! ___ it.
I promise I ___ (not tell) anyone your secret.
Find and fix the mistake:
I think he will goes to the party tonight.
probably / rain / it / will / tomorrow
1. You are at a restaurant. 2. You see a heavy box. 3. You see a dark sky.
Wait! I'll open the window for you.
Choose the correct sentence.
___ you help me with my homework?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI'm hungry. I think I ___ a sandwich.
Choose the correct sentence:
My car won't starting in the cold weather.
Translate into English: 'No te preocupes, te ayudaré.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence halves:
___ you please close the window? It's cold.
Choose the correct sentence:
He will not to listen to my advice.
Translate into English: 'Creo que ella ganará el partido.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
Usually, no. If you have already booked your flight, use `be going to` or the `Present Continuous`. Use `will` only if you decide to go right this second!
Yes, `won't` is the contraction of `will not`. It is much more common in speaking. `Will not` sounds very formal or angry.
Use `shall` mainly for suggestions with 'I' or 'We', like `Shall we go?`. For the future, `will` is almost always better.
This is a special use of `will` to make a guess about something happening *now*. You are predicting who is at the door.
Both are fine, but `I will` sounds slightly more professional and firm. `I'll` is perfectly acceptable and sounds more natural.
Yes! `It will rain tomorrow` is a perfect sentence if you are making a guess.
`I'll help you` is a spontaneous offer. `I'm going to help you` sounds like you planned to help before you saw the person.
No! That's the best part. It is `I will`, `you will`, `he will`, `she will`, `we will`, and `they will`. No '-s' needed!
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
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Mastered
In Other Languages
Futuro Simple (-ré, -rás)
English uses 'will' for spontaneous offers; Spanish often uses the present.
Futur Simple
French future is a suffix; English uses an auxiliary verb 'will'.
werden + Infinitiv
German uses present tense for future much more often than English.
〜でしょう (~deshou) / Present Tense
Japanese relies on context and probability markers rather than a dedicated future verb form.
sa- (prefix) / sawfa
Arabic uses prefixes; English uses a separate word.
会 (huì)
Chinese has no tense changes; 'huì' indicates likelihood rather than just time.
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