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Future: will / going to
English has two common ways to talk about the future.
1What is it?
English has two common ways to talk about the future. Will is for decisions made now, promises and predictions. Going to is for plans you already have.
2Why do we use it?
Plans, promises and predictions fill everyday talk: I’ll call you. We’re going to Goa next month. It’s going to rain.
3The simple rule
Will + base verb. Am / is / are + going to + base verb.
4Formula
will + verb (decide now) · am / is / are going to + verb (already planned)
5Easy examples
I will help you.Decided now
I’m going to study tonight.Already planned
It will rain tomorrow.Prediction
She’s going to be a doctor.Plan
6Everyday examples
I’ll call you back.Promise
We’re going to move house in June.Plan
Don’t worry, it’ll be fine.Reassurance
Are you going to come?
7Kerala and India examples
I’m going to Sabarimala in December.
It’s going to rain — take an umbrella.
I’ll drop you at Technopark.
Kerala Blasters will win this time!Prediction / hope
8Common mistakes
I will going to call.
I will call. / I’m going to call.
Why: Pick one form, not both.
She will comes.
She will come.
Why: After will, base verb — no -s.
I am going to go to office tomorrow.
I’m going to the office tomorrow.
Why: “Going to go” is correct but heavy; for places just say going to.
9Practice quiz
Question 1 of 4Multiple choice
“The phone is ringing.” “I ___ get it.”
10Speaking challenge
Speaking challenge
Tell me 3 things you’re going to do this week (plans) and 3 things you think will happen this year (predictions).
0:30
Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.
Finish this lesson
Do the practice quiz above, then mark it complete.