Meaning
Will is often used in a similar way to be going to. It can be used when we’re talking about something with absolute certainty.
Today’s Sentences
- When will you see her?
- When will you be home?
- When will you come visit?
- When will you go riding again?
- When will you start eating healthy?
- Writer’s Note
01
When will you see her?
Situation 1
Are you leaving now?
Yes.
I have something to give your sister.
When will you see her?
I’m going to see her now.
I can give it to her, if you want?
Situation 2
When will you see her?
She’s coming over next week.
Did you want me to ask her for you?
If you can, that would be great.
She’s been looking for a real estate agent, I’ll send her your contacts.
02
When will you be home?
Situation 1
Are you going to the gym after work?
That’s the plan.
When will you be home?
I’ll be home around 8.
Situation 2
When will you be home?
I’m stuck in traffic now and it seems like there might be an accident a few cars ahead of me.
Looks like it might take awhile.
I was gonna heat up dinner for you.
I’m so sorry for being late.
You can start without me if you’re hungry.
03
When will you come visit?
Situation 1
I miss you!
We miss you too.
When will you come visit?
We’re planning to come some time next summer.
Situation 2
When will you come visit?
With exams and studying full time, I have no idea.
I guess I can come visit you.
I’d love that.
I miss you already.
04
When will you go riding again?
Situation 1
How are your riding lessons going?
They’re good.
But I have a fracture on my collarbone from a fall.
Oh no.
When will you go riding again?
The doctor says it should take around 10 weeks.
Situation 2
I’m taking a break from lessons.
Why is that?
I need to focus on school right now.
When will you go riding again?
05
When will you start eating healthy?
Situation 1
We ate so much over the weekend.
We did.
I think we associate a good weekend with indulging.
When will you start eating healthy?
When you start, I’ll start.
Situation 2
When will you start eating healthy?
What is healthy eating anyways?
Well, you can incorporate colorful fruits and vegetables as appetizers.
I’ll think about it.
Writer’s Note
Another phrase to use instead of When will you would be When are you going to.
- When will you come over? 👉 When are you going to come over?
- When will you go snowboarding? 👉 When are you going to go snowboarding?
- When will she arrive at the airport? 👉 When is she going to arrive at the airport?
- When will he learn to drive? 👉 When is he going to learn to drive?
- When will they decide on a color for the wall? 👉 When are they going to decide on a color for the wall?
Write down some situations and try to make a new sentence of your own! You’ll be surprised that some practice here and there will help you speak and understand better. Every little effort you make will bring you one step closer to your goal!
