Unlocking the Future with “Going To”
Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to have you here for our B1 lesson today. 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!
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? In this lesson, you’ll dive into how to use the “going to” future tense in English. You’ll learn how to 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.
Basic Aspects of “Going to”
Formal language is used in professional, academic, and official settings, characterized by proper grammar, complex vocabulary, and an impersonal tone. Informal language, on the other hand, is more casual, conversational, and personal, often using contractions, slang, and a relaxed style.
In the following video you will have a quick masterclass regarding this topic:
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: Divide students 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 the plan, and the 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: Students will read this article related to future technology or social trends that uses the “going to” tense. After reading, they 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 students to articulate their opinions clearly.