We use will for spontaneous decisions, predictions, promises and offers.
Affirmative: Subject + will + verb
Negative: Subject + will not (won't) + verb
Question: Will + subject + verb?
I think it will rain tomorrow. (prediction)
I will help you with your homework. (offer)
I won't tell anyone your secret. (promise)
We use be going to for plans and intentions, and predictions based on evidence.
Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + going to + verb
Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + verb
Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + verb?
I am going to study medicine. (plan/intention)
Look at those clouds! It is going to rain. (evidence-based prediction)
| Will | Going to |
|---|---|
| Spontaneous decisions | Planned decisions |
| Predictions (opinion) | Predictions (evidence) |
| Promises, offers | Intentions |
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