Future Continuous

• CEFR B1
• Grammar
• Printable
• Answer key

Future Continuous is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level B1. It covers actions in progress at a future time, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

We use the future continuous (will be + -ing) to talk about an action that will be in progress at a specific moment in the future.

It is often used to describe two simultaneous future actions: "While you are sleeping, she will be flying to Tokyo."

We also use it for planned or expected future events that are already arranged or part of a schedule.

Examples

• At 10am tomorrow, I will be sitting in a meeting.
• This time next week, we will be lying on the beach.
• Will you be using the car later? I need a lift.
• Don't call at 7pm — she'll be having dinner.
• While you're studying, I'll be cooking supper.
• By the time you arrive, the film will already be starting.
• They won't be attending the conference — they have other plans.
• What will you be doing this time next year?

What's in this worksheet

1. Complete with future continuous
2. Correct the mistake
3. Complete with your own idea
4. Write the sentence
5. Mixed gap fill

Common mistakes

• At noon, I will working on the report.  →  At noon, I will be working on the report. Future continuous = will + BE + -ing. Don't omit 'be'.
• She will to be presenting at the conference.  →  She will be presenting at the conference. No 'to' after 'will' — ever.
• I will be knowing the answer by then.  →  I will know the answer by then. Stative verbs (know, understand, believe) don't use continuous forms.
• This time tomorrow I am working in London.  →  This time tomorrow I will be working in London. Future continuous (not present continuous) for an action in progress at a specific future moment.

Speaking prompts

• What will you be doing at exactly this time tomorrow?
• Think about a friend or family member — what will they be doing this weekend?
• In ten years' time, what do you hope you will be doing for work?
• Describe your plans for the next holiday. What will you be doing each day?