A2 Elementary
Talk about your future plans
I'm going to study tonight, and I'm going to visit my cousin on Saturday.Introduction
We often use going to when we already have a plan or intention for the future.
1. When is the speaker going to study?
2. What is Laura going to finish tomorrow?
3. When are they going to visit their friends?
Presentation
Eric: What are you going to do this weekend?
Laura: I'm going to visit my cousin on Saturday.
Eric: Nice. Are you going to stay there all day?
Laura: No, I'm not. I'm going to come back in the evening.
Eric: I'm going to study for my English test on Sunday.
Laura: Good plan. Are you going to go out after that?
Eric: Maybe. I'm going to decide later.
Language Focus
We use be going to + base verb for future plans and intentions.
Usamos be going to + verbo na forma base para falar de planos e intenções futuras.
- Affirmative: I'm going to study tonight.
- Negative: I'm not going to stay long.
- Question: Are you going to visit your cousin?
- Time markers: tonight, tomorrow, this weekend
Pronunciation + Form
The form changes with the verb be: I'm going to, you're going to, she's going to.
Practice
1. What are you going to do tonight?
2. Are you going to travel next month?
3. Is Laura going to visit her cousin?
4. When are you going to finish the report?
Production
Talk with a partner about your future plans. Use going to and clear time expressions.
- What are you going to do tonight?
- What are you going to do this weekend?
- Are you going to study or work tomorrow?
- What are you going to do next month?