4.111 the future: 'shall' and 'will'

'Shall' and 'will' are exceptions to this.

'Shall' always indicates that you are talking about a future event or situation.

'Will' usually indicates that you are talking about a future event or situation.

However 'will' is sometimes used to talk about present situations.

This use of 'will' is described in paragraph 4.124.

4.112

'Could' and 'would' are sometimes described as past tense forms of 'can' and 'will'. However this is true in only a few minor ways. These are explained in the following paragraphs.