English Lessons

Will be doing

Grammar

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Oct 03 2007

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We can use 'will be doing' to talk about something that will be in progress at a particular moment in the future.

  • This time next week, I'll be sitting on the beach in Barbados.
  • I'll be thinking about you all back in the office – and I'll be laughing.
  • We'll be enjoying ourselves too, boss. We won't be doing any work while you are not here.

We can use 'will be doing' to talk about future events that are fixed or decided.

  • I'll be visiting your country on a regular basis. In fact, I'm going to be coming next month.
  • He'll be looking after the factory until we can appoint a new manager.
  • They'll be thinking about this very carefully over the next few months.

We can use 'will be doing' to predict what is happening now.

  • Try phoning his hotel. He'll probably still be having breakfast.
  • They'll be deciding who gets the contract at this very moment. I'm very nervous.
  • She's not in her office. She'll be having lunch in the canteen.

We can use 'will be doing' to ask extremely politely, and with no pressure, about future plans.

  • Will you be eating with us this evening?
  • Will you be needing anything else?
  • Will they be joining us for dinner?

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05:59 AM Mar 08 2008 | Reply

rainvin83

rainvin83

India

I'll be thinking about you all back in the office – and I'll be laughing

In the above example i couldnt hear the meaning for "all back in the office",

Any one can help me to understand this ?

Thanks

Vinoth 

 

 

05:44 AM Mar 09 2008 | Reply

SÉRGIO

SÉRGIO

Brazil

I'll be studying this in the next days, it's useful!!

03:53 AM Mar 10 2008 | Reply

looking4mryt2007

looking4mryt2007

Philippines

she'll be having fun with her friends

08:51 AM Mar 10 2008 | Reply

talula717

Georgia

everything is clear,thank u for your lesson

02:24 AM Mar 11 2008 | Reply

chandu_18

chandu_18

India

still we need some …............

04:46 AM Mar 11 2008 | Reply

Eman dabbas

Eman dabbas

Jordan

it`s beautiful

thank u

07:13 AM Mar 11 2008 | Reply

ciciel

ciciel

China

i will be enjoying dinner with you.lol

07:13 AM Mar 11 2008 | Reply

ciciel

ciciel

China

i will be enjoying dinner with you.lol

05:15 PM Mar 12 2008 | Reply

franco71

franco71

Brazil

"I'll right back!" Is, I guess, the most used expression using such example of grammar.

09:51 PM Mar 12 2008 | Reply

mohgadal

Sudan

i 'll not return back …

thanks

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