English Grammar - Will vs. Going To

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Let's do a quick lesson on when to use the word will and when to use the phrase going to in English. One situation in which we use the word will is when we decide right now that we're gonna do something in the future. For example, if your friend tells you that he's going to the movie theater later today, and you think that sounds like a good idea, you might say, "I'll go too." You're making that decision right now, so you say, "I will," or I'll. Another time when we like to use will is when we're promising something or offering something. For example, I could say, "I promise I will never tell anyone your secret." And I could say, "I'll help you with your homework if you're having trouble." In the first example, I'm promising to keep the secret, and in the second example, I'm offering help. So I can use the word will. Another instance when we sometimes use will is when we make a prediction about the future, especially when we use the phrases I think, I believe, I predict, etc.