Future Perfect

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Most of the time, create the future perfect with will + have + past participle.
With a few verbs, we use will + be + past participle.

When to Use the Future Perfect

Use the future perfect to relate a future event and emphasize time.

Examples

I will have finished my internship in three months.

I will be done with my Master's degree in two years.

Note: In both of these examples, the simple future could be used as well.

I will finish my Master's degree in two years. = simple statement
I will be done with my Master's degree in two years. = the speaker is emphasizing the two years and the future achievement

With the future perfect, however, you do need to specifiy time.

It's okay to say: I will finish my master's degree. This shows you plan to finish it.
Do not say: I will be done with my Master's degree.
This sentence will sound unfinished--add a few words about time, such as by then, in four weeks, or by January 1st.


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