Will vs Going to
When we want to express what we think will happen in the future, both will and going to can be used.
However, we use going to if the situation in the present time makes it clear what will happen in the near future. Will, on the other hand, is used when we are not sure.
Study these sentences.
It's hot! I think it will rain tonight.
A hot temperature is not a clear sign that rain is coming, though it is still a possibility that rain may come.
Look, the sky turns dark! It's going to rain.
We use going to in this situation since there's a clear sign that rain is coming.
Will and going to are also used to express your future plans, but they are used in different ways.
Will is used to express a future plan that is made at the time of speaking or present time.
The phone is ringing. I will answer it.
On the other hand, going to is used to express a plan in the future that is made earlier or before the time of speaking.
I'm going to buy a new car when I get there.
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