Language
English
Level
A2
Unit
Verb tenses and forms
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

The 'going to' future is a way to talk about things that will happen in the future, especially when you have already decided or there is evidence something will happen.

When to use it

Use 'going to' when you have already decided to do something, or when you see that something is about to happen.

Key forms

  • Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
  • I am going to eat.
  • She is going to travel.
  • They are going to play.

Examples

I am going to visit my friend.

She is going to watch a movie.

They are going to play football.

We are going to have dinner at 7.

Tips

  • Don't forget to use 'am', 'is', or 'are' with 'going to'.
  • Use the base form of the verb after 'going to' (not -ing or -ed).
  • For questions, put 'am', 'is', or 'are' before the subject: Are you going to study?

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