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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.