"will" or "would" - Which is correct in the following context?
Hi friends,

"will" or "would" - Which is correct in the following context? How would you say it as a native speaker?

1) Will you be free on Tuesday to take a class?

2) Would you be free on Tuesday to take a class?

Thanks in advance!
Niwantha

Question

"will" or "would" - Which is correct in the following context?
Hi friends,

"will" or "would" - Which is correct in the following context? How would you say it as a native speaker?

1) Will you be free on Tuesday to take a class?

2) Would you be free on Tuesday to take a class?

Thanks in advance!
Niwantha

Answer

I would say "will you be free "
But others would say "would you be free"
Would in normal use = past of will so it may seem strange. 
"will you be free" = are you free.
"would is used when there is a hope or expectation" 
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/would

"would you be free" = is said when you are kind of hoping/expecting or possibly a little bit begging for them to be free.

Answer

Both are fine depending on context.
Choice 2 uses the conditional would for politeness.

Here is more information:
https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/language-lab/use-should-would-could/

Answer

Both are perfect, I use them both equally, not sure if there is a reason to use one and not the other, its just a matter of style really.  Would you be free is a little more, passive sounding, like not as forward as will you , but honestly both are perfect any time..

Answer

Will is what is used in most every day conversation.

Answer

Both are fine depending on context.
Choice 2 uses the conditional would for politeness.

Here is more information:
https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/language-lab/use-should-would-could/

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