The Many Uses of 'WILL'

* 미래의 계획을 얘기할 때 be going to / be ~ing 라고 쓰고, will 쓰지 않는다.

I'm going to visit my grandma. (O)

I'm visiting my grandma. (O)

I will visit my grandma. (X)

1. state intentions : 의지 표현
• I will probably/maybe/likely/definitely be at the show.
2. confirm plans + orders of events : 일정/순서 확인
• Okay, so first I'll call you and then we'll meet at the theatre.
3. decisions made in the moment : 결정
• I'll take the blue ones.
4. predictions : 예측
• There is no way he'll finish on time!
5. promises : 약속
• I will never disappoint you!
6. confirm future time or place : 미래의 시간/약속 확인
• I'll be there at 8.
7. Goodbyes : 작별인사
• I'll see you later!