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Going to future

form: 

Present simple of 'to be' + going to + infinitive without to 

Ex: I am going to learn the going to future. 

Going to future

form: 

+: I am going to learn.

- : I am not going to learn.

? : Am I going to learn?

Going to future

USE:

- express intention or plans

- make predictions based on knowledge or what you can see

Let's practice! 

Complete the sentence with going to.

I ... (to take) some photos at the weekend.

They (order) a pizza for dinner.

We (not play) football tomorrow

Paul (get) a summer job.

(you / phone) me tonight?

Molly (not buy) a new skirt for the party.

(Greg / start) university next year?

The difference in use between will and going to

Will	Going to
- Talk about things that will certainly happen - predictions based on opinion or imagination - express opinion in the future - instant decisions - promises - requests - offers and suggestions	- express intentions, plans in the future - predictions based on what we know or can see

Let's practice the difference between 'going to' and 'will'

A: We don't have any bread.
B: I know. I ... get some from the shop.

A: There’s no milk.
B: Really? I... some from the shop then.

A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?
B: I... my mother in Scotland next month.

A: I’m really cold.
B: I... the heating on, then.

A: Are you going to John’s party tonight?
B: Yes. .... too? I’ll give you a lift.