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whenever a future action is the result of something you've planned: "vorhaben" is the best translation here.
"Going to"
I'm going to go to barcelona next summer.
I'm going to hand in the document next week.
We're going to Japan to learn the language next year.
When we want to predict something, based on visible sings:
"going to"
She's going to have a baby.
It's going to rain.
You promise something (etwas versprechen).
"will"
I will always love you!
I'll give you the money back tomorrow.
When something is an unchangeabel fact:
"will"
Anna will be five next year.
New Year's will be on a Saturday this year.
When something is "almost" a fact, but based on a subjective opinion:
"will"
In 80 years people will colonize Mars.
In 50 years people will eat more plants from regenerative farming practices.
In 40 years people will stop consuming animal products entirely.
When we're uncertain about something.
"will"
Maybe we'll move to Japan after school is finished.
I hope he'll find another job soon.
Quick decisons, spontanious reactions:
"will"
I'll help you with the suitcase.
I'll have a beer, please.
For regulare timetabled events we use:
"present simple"
The train leaves at 7 pm.
The movie starts in 10 minutes.
The sales ends tomorrow.
Whenever we speak about an arrangement in the future. About the event / the meeting / the other person you're meeting etc.
"-ing" form
I'm seeing some friends at the weekend.
I'm meeting Tom tomorrow.
"doing right now"
I'm watching a movie.