Was ist das Future Continuous?
Das Future Continuous beschreibt eine Handlung, die zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt in der Zukunft im Gange sein wird.
At 8 o'clock tomorrow, I will be sleeping.
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will be + Verb + -ing
| Subjekt | Form | Beispiel |
|---|---|---|
| I / you / he / she / it / we / they | will be + -ing | She will be studying at 6pm. |
Verneinung: will not be + -ing → won't be + -ing
I won't be working on Saturday.
Frage: Will + Subjekt + be + -ing?
Will you be using the car tonight?
Verwendung
1. Handlung im Gange zu einem zukünftigen Zeitpunkt
This time next week, we will be lying on the beach.
2. Geplante oder erwartete zukünftige Ereignisse
She will be studying medicine for the next five years.
3. Höfliche Anfragen über jemandes Pläne
Will you be coming to the party? (sanfter als "Are you coming?")
Signalwörter
- this time tomorrow / next week / next year
- at … o'clock tomorrow / on Saturday
- while
Vergleiche:
- I will watch the film tonight. (einfache Entscheidung)
- I will be watching the film at 8pm tonight. (werde mitten darin sein an diesem Zeitpunkt)
Praxisbezug: Terminplanung / Kalender
"Don't book a meeting for 2 pm — I will be presenting to the board then." "This time tomorrow, I will be flying over the Atlantic on my way to New York."
Praxisbezug: höfliche Anfrage (E-Mail)
"Dear Ms. Adams, will you be attending the conference on Friday? We will be hosting a dinner afterwards and would love for you to join us."
Übungsaufgaben
Bilde das Future Continuous: She / study / at midnight tonight.
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Verneinung: 'They will be travelling tomorrow.'