will be

modal verb phrase

1. The future form of the verb 'be': used to say what someone or something will be, feel, or be like, or where they will be, at a later time; also used for predictions, promises, offers, and polite formal instructions about the future.

   A1

   will + be + adjective / noun phrase / place phrase; often contracted to 'll be or negative won't be

   • "I will be at home tonight."A1
   • "Don't worry, the exam will be easy."A2
   • "I'll be careful, I promise."B1
   • "She will be a great teacher."B1
   • "The journey will be much easier once the roadworks are finished."B2

2. Used before a past participle to form the future passive, describing an action that will happen to someone or something.

   B1

   will be + past participle

   • "The room will be cleaned tomorrow."B1
   • "All applications will be reviewed by the committee."B2
   • "Guests will be collected from the airport at 6 p.m."B2

3. Used with an -ing verb ('will be doing') to describe an action that will be in progress at a particular future time.

   B1

   will be + present participle

   • "At 8 o'clock I will be having dinner."B1
   • "This time next week we'll be flying to Rome."B2
   • "When you arrive, the committee will already be interviewing candidates."C1