Future Simple and arrangements

Remember that you should never use will to say what somebody has arranged or decided to do in the future:

  • Mike is moving to New Jersey next month. (not "Mike will move.")
  • I'm going to visit my friend tonight. (not "I will visit my friend tonight.")
  • Paul isn't free on Thursday. He's working in his aunt's shop.

As you can see, the Present Continuous and going to are used to express future arrangements.

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