Grammar basics
Future continuous
Use the future continuous for actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.
Structure
| Sentence | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Subject + will + be + V-ing | This time tomorrow, I will be traveling. |
| Negative | Subject + will + not + be + V-ing | I won't be working on Saturday. |
| Question | Will + subject + be + V-ing? | Will you be using your laptop tonight? |
When to use
An action in progress at a time in the future
At 9 a.m. tomorrow, I'll be sitting in a meeting.
Polite questions about someone's plans
It sounds softer than a direct question.
Will you be coming to the party tonight?
Thai speakers: จะ...อยู่
พรุ่งนี้เวลานี้ ฉันจะเดินทางอยู่ = This time tomorrow, I will be traveling.
Time words
These words often go with the future continuous.
This time tomorrow
phrase/ðɪs taɪm təˈmɑːroʊ/ไทยพรุ่งนี้เวลานี้
At the same time as now, but tomorrow. You can also say this time next week.
This time tomorrow, I'll be flying to Tokyo.
In an hour
phrase/ɪn ən ˈaʊər/ไทยอีกหนึ่งชั่วโมง
One hour from now. You can also say in ten minutes or in two days.
Don't call me in an hour. I'll be driving.
Later
adverb/ˈleɪtər/ไทยทีหลัง, ภายหลัง
At a time after now.
I'll be working on the website later, so I can't go out.