A2 grammar lessons
A2 · Lesson 15
Be going to
Use be going to for future plans and predictions based on present evidence.
Learning goal
Talk about intentions and planned future activities.
14 minutes
Lesson plus a 10-question session
Be going to
Use be going to for future plans and predictions based on present evidence.
When do we use it?
Talk about intentions and planned future activities.
Form
Use am/is/are going to + base verb.
- I am going to travel.
- She is going to study.
- Are they going to come?
Key contrast
Look for the subject, noun type, sentence form and time expression before choosing.
Common mistakes
I going to travel.→ I am going to travel.She is going to studies.→ She is going to study.
Remember
Use be going to for future plans and predictions based on present evidence.
Quick check
- Read the complete sentence.
- Find the grammar clue.
- Choose the form that fits both meaning and structure.