'Will be doing' is used in English in the following situations:
When we talk about something that will be in the process of being done at a specific future moment.
- This time next week, I'll be sitting on the beach in Barbados.
- I'll be thinking about you all back in the office – and I'll be laughing.
- We'll be enjoying ourselves too, boss. We won't be doing any work while you are not here.
When we talk about future events, pre-arranged to happen at a specific time.
- I'll be visiting your country on a regular basis. In fact, I'm going to be coming next month.
- He'll be looking after the factory until we can appoint a new manager.
- They'll be thinking about this very carefully over the next few months.
When we predict what will happen now.
- Try phoning his hotel. He'll probably still be having breakfast.
- They'll be deciding who gets the contract at this very moment. I'm very nervous.
- She's not in her office. She'll be having lunch in the canteen.
When we want to be particularly polite and without creating pressure, regarding future plans.
- Will you be eating with us this evening?
- Will you be needing anything else?
- Will they be joining us for dinner?
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