“Going To” FOR FUTURE
Hello everyone! In today’s B1 lesson, we’re going to dive into the wonderful world of “going to” and explore how to express future plans and intentions in English. Get ready to unlock new ways to talk about what’s coming up in your life! Let’s get started!
Basic Aspects of “Going to”
Imagine you’re planning a fun weekend with your friends or making a big decision about your future studies. How do you talk about what you’re going to do? It’s in situations like this one that you can the “going to” future tense in English. With it, you can express your plans, intentions, and predictions, whether you’re chatting with a friend, writing a social media post, or reading an article. By the end of this lesson, you’ll feel more confident using “going to” in your everyday conversations and understanding it in various contexts.
In the following video you will have a look at the basic aspects of this topic.
Guide to using “Going to” for Future
The following presentation explains in more detail the use of the future tense with “go to”:
Real-World Examples and Applications
- Weekend Plans: “I’m going to visit my grandparents this weekend.”
- School Project: “We’re going to start our science project tomorrow.”
- Social Media Post: “I’m going to try the new café downtown next week!”
- Prediction: “Look at those clouds! It’s going to rain soon.”
- Personal Opinion Article: “In my opinion, the team is going to win the championship because of their hard work.”
Learning Activities
Engage in the following activities to practice what you’ve learned throughout this lesson:
Future Plans Debate
Objective: Use the “going to” tense in a debate about future career plans
Instructions: Everyone will be divided into two groups. Each group will debate about different career paths, using the “going to” tense to explain their plans. For example, “I’m going to study medicine because I want to help people.” The opposing group can ask questions or challenge your plan, and your group must defend their choices using the “going to” tense.
Opinion Article Response
Objective: Enhance comprehension and critical thinking through reading and responding to an opinion article.
Instructions: You will read and article related to future technology or social trends that uses the “going to” tense. After reading, you will write a response, agreeing or disagreeing with the predictions made in the article, using “going to” in their explanations. Responses will be shared and discussed in class, encouraging everyone to articulate their opinions clearly.