Basic grammar

Future time (will and going to)

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1) future time
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1) future time
In English there are two main ways to express the future.
They are sometimes interchangeable, but they can often
have different meanings.

Will and Going to (Ir)

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Future: Will affirmative

Subject + "will" + main verb.

I will [I’ll] call you tonight.(Te llamaré esta noche.)

She will [She’ll] arrive late.(Llegará tarde.)

They will [They’ll] be happy to see you.(Estarán felices de verte.)

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Future: Will negative

Subject + "will" + "not" + main verb.

I will not [won’t] call you tonight.(No te llamaré esta noche.)

She will not [won’t] arrive late.(No llegará tarde.)

They will not [won’t] be happy to see you.(No estarán felices de verte.)
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Future: “Going to”
“Going to” equivale a “ir a” en español.

Affirmative

Subject + auxiliary verb ( be) + “going to” + main verb.

I am going to call you tonight.(Voy a llamarte esta noche.)

She is going to arrive late.(Va a llegar tarde.)

They are going to be happy to see you.(Van a estar felices de verte.)

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Future: “Going to”
“Going to” equivale a “ir a” en
Negative
español.
Subject + auxiliary verb (be) + "not" + "going to" + main verb.
I am not going to call you tonight.(No voy a llamarte esta
noche.)
She is not going to arrive late.(No va a llegar tarde.)

They are not going to be happy to see you.(No van a estar

felices de verte.)
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Future: “Going to”
“Going to” equivale a “ir a” en español.
Interrogative
Auxiliary verb ( be) + subject + “going to” + main verb?

Are you going to call me tonight?(¿Vas a llamarme esta noche?)

Is she going to arrive late?(¿Va a llegar tarde?)

Are they going to be happy to see you?

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Advice:

For imminent actions or events (things you are about to do),we can
say "about to". The structure is the same as “going to”.

I am about to leave.(Estoy a punto de irme.)

The concert is about to begin.(El concierto está a punto de

comenzar.)
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Diffrences between "will" and "going to"

The forms "will" and "going to" are used to express the future. The
difference between "going to" and "will" is the sense of planning and
probability of an action happening. In general, "going to" is used for specific
plans, when we are sure that something is going to happen.
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Differences between "will" and "going to"

1. "will" is used with voluntary

actions.
Will you help me move?(¿Me ayudarás a mudarme?)

They will clean their rooms.(Limpiarán sus habitaciones.)

She won’t work with Paul.(No trabajará con Paul.)

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2. "will" is used to express a

promise.
When I am president, I will lower taxes.(Cuando sea presidente, bajaré
los impuestos.)

He promises he will call when he arrives.(Promete que llamará cuando

llegue.)
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3. "Going to" is used for plans. The intention to do something is
indicated.
We are going to have a party tonight.(Vamos a dar una fiesta esta noche.)

Richard is going to take an English class.(Richard va a realizar un clase de

inglés.)

Are they going to play football later?(¿Van a jugar a fútbol luego?)

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4. You can use “will” or “going to” to make predictions. When there is
evidence that something is going to happen we use “going to”.

It will be a great party. / It is going to be a great party.(Será una fiesta genial.)

It won’t rain. / It is not going to rain.(No va a llover.)

Let's play a
game!
Let's have an
activity!
 Activity
Put in ‘will’ or ‘be going to’:
1. A: We don’t have any bread.

B: I know. I ________ get some from the shop.

2. A: We don’t have any bread.

B: Really? ___________some from the shop then.
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1. A: There’s no milk.
B: I know. I’m going to get some from the shop.
2. A: There’s no milk.
B: Really? I’ll get some from the shop then.
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Activity
3. A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?
B: I ________visit my mother in Scotland next month.

4. A: I’m really cold.

B: I_________ turn the heating on.

5. A: Are you going to John’s party tonight?

B: Yes. Are you going too? I ___________ give you a lift.
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Activity
3. A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?
B: I’m going to visit my mother in Scotland next month.
4. A: I’m really cold.
B: I will turn the heating on, then.
5. A: Are you going to John’s party tonight?
B: Yes. Are you going too? I’ll give you a lift.
• What _______ you do this weekend?
_______ you help me with my project?
_______ you be coming to the party tonight?
_______ you be able to attend the meeting tomorrow?
_______ your friends join us for the movie tonight?
_______ it rain tomorrow?
_______ you study for your exam tonight?
_______ you be available for a phone call later?
_______ your family go on vacation this summer?
_______ you be able to finish your work on time?
I _______ help you with your homework after dinner.
He _______ go to the store to buy some bread.
She _______ call you later to discuss the project.
They _______ visit their grandparents next weekend.
We _______ have a party to celebrate your birthday.
You _______ need to study hard for your upcoming exam.
The teacher _______ give us a quiz tomorrow.
My parents _______ take me to the park if the weather is nice.
The company _______ announce its new product next month.
I _______ be very happy if I pass my driving test.
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