Will be + ing (Future Continuous) is used to talk about actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.
Ej:
- I'll be studying at 8 pm tomorrow. (Estar茅 estudiando a las 8 pm ma帽ana.)
- They'll be traveling to Punta Cana this time next week. (Estar谩n viajando a Punta Cana en esta 茅poca la pr贸xima semana.)
- By this time tomorrow, I'll be relaxing on the beach 馃彇️.
- Don't call me at 3 pm, I'll be having a meeting 馃晵.
- Next year, they'll be living in Santo Domingo for a year 馃嚛馃嚧.
- This time next week, she'll be preparing for her exam 馃摎.
- I'll be working on my project all weekend, so don't bother me 馃槄.
At a B2 level, "will be + -ing" refers to the Future Continuous tense, used for actions happening at a specific future time (e.g., I'll be working at 8) or temporary future situations (e.g., I'll be staying with my parents for a month), emphasizing the ongoing nature of the action in the future, often with time markers like this time next week, when you arrive, or at [specific time]. It's perfect for describing future plans, polite inquiries, or temporary changes in routine.
Uses of Future Continuous (Will Be + -ing)
- Actions in Progress at a Future Time: Describes something that will be happening at a specific moment in the future.
- When you call, I will be having dinner.
- This time next week, we will be flying to Spain.
- Temporary or New Future Situations: For actions that are new, temporary, or different from the usual.
- We're taking the bus today, but next week we will be taking the train.
- He will be staying with his aunt for a few weeks.
- Polite Questions/Requests: To ask about someone's plans indirectly.
- Will you be using the car tonight?
- What time will you be arriving?
Key Time Expressions (Signal Words)
- This time tomorrow/next week/month
- When you... (arrive, get there)
- At [specific time] (e.g., at 7 p.m.)
- Later, soon, tonight, this afternoon
- In [a period of time] (e.g., in two months' time)
Structure
- Positive: Subject + will + be + Verb(-ing) (e.g., She'll be studying)
- Negative: Subject + will + not + be + Verb(-ing) (e.g., I won't be working)
- Question: Will + Subject + be + Verb(-ing)? (e.g., Will you be coming?)

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