There are three important differences between (will and going to) when talking about the future.
1- when making a decision now, we use will or it’s contraction (‘ll). For example, Do you want this apple or this banana?
I will take the banana, please.
I’m bored. I don’t know what to do. Wait, I know, I will call my friend. However, when you made the decision in the past, use going to. For example, I am going to see my friends next week.
2- If your prediction is based on your opinion or your feeling, use will. For example, I think Donald Trump will win the next election. I think Brazil will win the next World Cup. However, if your prediction is based on current evidence in front of you, use going to. For example, maybe you are in the street and there are lots of cars, so you say: I think we are going to be late. I think I am going to pass the exam. Of course I have evidence that I studied hard and I’m going to pass.
3- when discussing a future fact, use will. For example, the sun will rise at 6:30 tomorrow. Tomorrow will be Friday. However, when discussing something that’s about to happen immediately, use going to. For example, watch out! The cat is going to jump out of the window.
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