FUTURE GOING TO
USE.
1) Plans or intentions made before speaking.
I am going to have a party on my birthday. PLAN
Mary is going to study for her exam. PLAN / INTENTION
Robert and Sophie are going to get married next year. PLAN
2) Predictions with evidence
Look at the sky! It is going to rain. It’s very cloudy
He is driving very fast and badly, he is going to crash.
STRUCURE
+ Subject + am, is, are + going to + verb in the base form + complement.
I am going to make some cookies for my friends tomorrow.
Questions . ( WH) Are, Is, + subject + going to + verb + complement?
Are you going to have a presentation tomorrow?
Yes, I am. / No, I am not.
Where are you going to have breakfast tomorrow?
I’m going to have breakfast at my house.
_ subject + am not, isn’t, aren’t + going to + verb + complement.
We aren’t going to have an exam next week.
My friend isn’t going to help me with my homework.
What are you going to do when you finish your career?
I’m going to work as a teacher.
I’m going to work at the ‘Fiscalia’ .
I’m going to study another career in another country.
Diego is going to study a Master degree in data science.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS FOR FUTURE
1) Arrangements
I’m having a party this weekend.
I am seeing the doctor at 10.00.
Robert and Sophie are getting married on November 25th.
2) Near future
We are playing in 10 minutes.
I’m having tacos tonight.
3) The verbs go, come and leave use present continuous.
I am going to the cinema tomorrow. / I am going to (go to )the cinema tomorrow.
They are leaving to New York tomorrow.
My brother is coming on my birthday.
What are you doing this weekend?
I’m going to see the eclipse with my family.
I’m going to study.
I’m painting my house on Saturday.
I’m going to paint my house on Saturday.
What are you going to do on your next holiday?
I’m going to Canada.
I’m going to celebrate my birthday.
I’m going to travel by ship. PLAN
I’m traveling by ship. Arrangement
