Future with 'Going To'

Use 'going to' for plans and intentions decided before now, and for predictions based on present evidence.

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Level A2 Tenses

Summary

Use 'going to' for plans and intentions decided before now, and for predictions based on present evidence.

subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb

Examples

We are going to visit Spain next summer.
Look at those clouds — it's going to rain.
She is going to study medicine.
I'm not going to argue with you.

Common mistakes

• Don't forget the 'be' verb: NOT 'I going to call' → 'I'm going to call.'
• Use the base verb after 'going to': NOT 'going to went' → 'going to go.'

Related

Future with 'Will' Present Continuous

More tenses

Present Simple A1

Use the present simple for facts, habits, routines, and things that are generally true. Add -s/-es to the verb with he, she, and it.

Present Continuous A1

Use the present continuous for actions happening now, around the present time, or for temporary situations. It is also used for fixed future arrangements.

Use the past simple for completed actions at a definite time in the past. Regular verbs add -ed; many common verbs are irregular.

Future with 'Will' A2

Use 'will' for predictions, instant decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises, and offers.

Past Continuous B1

Use the past continuous for an action in progress at a moment in the past, often interrupted by a shorter past simple action, or for two parallel ongoing actions.

Present Perfect B1

Use the present perfect to connect a past action to the present — for life experiences, recent changes, and unfinished time periods. The exact time is not stated.

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