Future Present Simple
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Using the Present Simple to talk about the future
The Present Simple is used to refer to facts, therefore when using it to talk about the future it is used to refer to fixed, scheduled or timetabled events. The Present simple form is discussed here.
Present Simple for the future
A timetable
The train leaves at 17:30
A schedule
The class finishes in ten minutes
A known fact
His birthday is in May
An arrangement
We have our exam on Tuesday
NOTE:
That these uses can be understood as statements of truth or fact. As explained in the basic functions of the present simple here
Related Topics
Will / Be going to / The present continuous / Future actions & intentions / Predictions about the future
Decisions about future actions / Offers of help / Facts about the future / Shall with I & we
Expressions used to talk about the future
Be to / Be due to / Be about to / Be on the point of
The Present Simple Form and Function here