Let's Practice
Direction: Read the following sentences
I will travel to Japan next year.
She is going to study English.
They will have a party tomorrow.
We are going to visit our grandma.
Grammar Point
Direction: Read the grammar point
What is the Future Tense?
We use “will” and “going to” to talk about the future – things that will happen later.
1. “Will”
We use will for:
Decisions at the moment
Promises or offers
Future facts
Form:
Subject + will + base verb
I will go.
She will call.
They will help.
Negative:
I will not (won’t) go.
He won’t eat.
Question:
Will you come?
What will she do?
2. “Going to”
We use going to for:
Plans or intentions
Things we already decided
Form:
Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
I’m going to travel.
He’s going to study.
They’re going to cook.
Negative:
I’m not going to eat.
She isn’t going to visit.
Question:
Are you going to work tomorrow?
What are they going to do?
Example
Direction: Read the following examples with your tutor
Using “will”
I will call you later.
She will help us.
They will come at 5 PM.
Using “going to”
I’m going to watch a movie.
He’s going to clean the house.
We’re going to visit Paris.
Conversation
Direction: Read the conversation aloud for the first time and then read again with your tutor
Lina and Ben talk about their future plans.
Lina: What are you going to do this weekend?
Ben: I’m going to visit my cousin. How about you?
Lina: I think I’ll stay home and relax.
Ben: That sounds nice. Are you going to watch TV?
Lina: Yes, and I’m going to cook something special.
Ben: Great! I’ll call you on Sunday.
Lina: Okay! I’ll wait for your call.
Questions
1. What is Ben going to do this weekend?
Answer: He __________ to visit his cousin.
2. What will Lina do?
Answer: She __________ stay home and __________.
3. When will Ben call Lina?
Answer: He __________ call her on Sunday.
Fill in the blank
Direction: Fill in the blank. Choose A or B
1. I __________ travel next year.
A) will
B) am
2. She __________ going to cook dinner.
A) is
B) are
3. They __________ have a party tonight.
A) will
B) going
4. We __________ going to play football.
A) are
B) is
5. He __________ not come tomorrow.
A) will
B) won’t
6. __________ you going to visit your parents?
A) Are
B) Will
7. What __________ she do next week?
A) will
B) is
8. I __________ not going to watch the movie.
A) am
B) am not
Let's Talk
Direction: Answer using the words and expressions you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself
1. What are you going to do tomorrow?
2. Are you going to travel this year?
3. Will you study English next weekend?
4. What will you eat for dinner tonight?
5. Are you going to see a movie soon?
6. Will it be sunny tomorrow?
7. What are you going to do after class?
8. Will you visit your family this month?
9. Are you going to learn something new?
10. What will you do next weekend?
Beginner 2
Grammar / LET'S LEARN /
Lesson 13
Future Plans
Future with “will” and “going to”