Let´s learn English | Basic

LESSON 1

FUTURE BE GOING TO

VOCABULARY - CLOTHES

Listen and repeat.

shirt t-shirt blouse skirt

sock suit short dress

trouser hat shoes gloves

coat jacket sweater tie

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GROUP WORK. Practice the following conversation.

Daniel: Hi, girls. How are you today?
Carlota: I’m OK.
Milagros: I’m so excited.
Daniel: Why are you so excited?
Milagros: Because I’m going to travel next weekend.
Carlota: That’s great! Where are you going to travel?
Milagros: I’m going to visit Colca Canyon.
Daniel: It’s a wonderful place. You’re going to love it.
Milagros: But I don’t know what to wear. Can you help me?
Daniel: I think you need to buy some clothes.
Carlota: Exactly. You have to wear a sweater, a pair of alpaca wool gloves and
socks because it’s cold there.
Milagros: I’m going to buy gloves, socks and special boots too. Let’s go shopping!
Carlota: Ok. Let’s go.
Daniel: Sorry girls. I’m going out with my parents later.
Milagros: It’s OK Daniel. Carlota, let’s go.

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PRACTICE (1). Write in parenthesis men (M), women (W) or both (B).

shirt (_____)
B skirt (_____) sweater W
(_____)
W

socks B
(_____) gloves (_____)
B dress W
(_____)

tie M
(_____) jacket B
(_____) coat B
(_____)

blouse (_____)
W belt B
(_____) high heels W
(_____)

hat B
(_____) boots (_____)
B shoes (_____)
B

GRAMMAR - BE GOING TO
AFFIRMATIVE

Subject BE GOING TO Verb Complement

I am going to play basketball.

YOU are going to study English.

HE is going to do yoga.

WE are going to read a book.

THEY are going to write a story.

RULES.

1. When INTEND to do something in the future.

 I'm going to travel to Puno next Sunday.
 She’s going to bake a cake tomorrow night.

2. When something is going to happen.

 It's so cold! I think it is going to rain.
 I’m feeling bad. I think I’m going to have flu.

PRACTICE (2). Complete the sentences using the be going to for future plans.

Example
Silvia is going to study at San Agustin University when she finishes school.
ARE GOING TO have an important exam.
1. The students _________________
IS GOING TO
2. Joel´s sister ________________ get married in two months.

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is going to
3. The female dog ________________ have puppies.
are going to |
4. The professors ________________ start a strike if there is not solution.
are going to
5. Peruvians __________________ elect the new president in two years.
is going to
6. The child _________________ read the book her parents gave him as a
present.
is going to
7. Slink ________________ have a painting exposition in England.
are going to
8. Victor and Mabel _________________ have lots of music students.
are going to
9. The children _________________ go to the beach next summer.
is going to
10. Erika _________________ prepare a buffet for her son´s birthday.

NEGATIVE

Subject BE+NOT GOING TO Verb Complement

I am not going to play basketball.

YOU aren’t going to study Quechua.

HE isn’t going to do yoga.

WE aren’t going to play soccer.

THEY aren’t going to write a story.

PRACTICE (3). Write negative sentences using the be going to for future plans.

Example:
Silvia is going to study at San Agustin University.
Silvia isn’t going to study at San Agustin University
1. Gabriela is going to start a new job next month.
Gabriela isn't going to to start a new job next month
______________________________________________________________
2. The women are going to learn languages.
the women aren't going to learn languages
______________________________________________________________
3. The family are going to go to the cinema at weekend.
The family aren't going to go to the cinema at weekend.
______________________________________________________________
4. The cat is going to catch the mouse.
The cat isn´t going to catch the mouse
______________________________________________________________

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5. David and Samael are going to perform a concert.

David and Samael are going to perform a concert
______________________________________________________________
6. We are going to have lunch near University.
We aren´t going to have lunch near University.
______________________________________________________________
7. The girl is going to ride a horse because it is exciting.
The girl isn´t going to ride a horse because it is exciting.
______________________________________________________________
8. Misti volcano is going to explode in some years’ time.
Misti volcano isn´t going to explode in some years’ time.
______________________________________________________________
9. The students are going to organize a meeting.
The students aren't going to organize a meeting.
______________________________________________________________
10. Humanity is going to save the planet.
Humanity isn´t going to save the planet.
______________________________________________________________

QUESTION

To be Subject Going to+ verb Complement Short Answer

Am I going to play basketball? Yes, you are.
No, you aren’t.
Are you going to study English? Yes, I am.
No, I’m not.
Is he going to do aerobics? Yes, he is.
No, he isn’t.
Are we going to play volleyball? Yes, we are.
No, we aren’t.
Are they going to write a story? Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t.

PRACTICE (4). Write questions using the be going to for future plans.

Example
Silvia is going to study at San Agustin University when she finishes school.
Is Silvia going to study at San Agustin University when she finishes school?
1. Gabriela is going to start a new job next month.
Is Gabriela going to start a new job next month?
______________________________________________________________?
2. Women are going to learn languages.
Aren't Women going to learn languages?
______________________________________________________________?

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3. The family are going to go to the cinema at weekend.

Aren't Women going to learn languages?
______________________________________________________________?
4. The cat is going to catch the mouse.
Is The cat going to catch the mouse.?
______________________________________________________________?
5. David and Samael are going to perform a concert.
Arent David and Samael going to perform a concert.?
______________________________________________________________?
6. We are going to have lunch near university.
aren´t we going to have lunch near university.?
______________________________________________________________?
7. The girl is going to ride a horse because it is exciting.
Is The girl going to ride a horse because it is exciting?
______________________________________________________________?
8. Misti volcano is going to explode in some years’ time.
Is Misti volcano going to explode in some years’ time.?
______________________________________________________________?
9. The students are going to organize a meeting.
aren´t the students going to organize a meeting.?
______________________________________________________________?
10. Humanity is going to destroy the planet.
______________________________________________________________?
is Humanity going to destroy the planet?

11. Nadja and her children are going to Cusco on holidays.

aren´t Nadja and her children going to Cusco on holidays.?
______________________________________________________________?
12. The man is going to the doctor because he is ill.
Is The man going to the doctor because he is ill?
______________________________________________________________?
13. The tourists are going to visit Peru for a month.
aren´t The tourists going to visit Peru for a month.?
______________________________________________________________?
14. Milagros is going to Melgar football match.
Is Milagros going to Melgar football match.?
______________________________________________________________?

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