1. Lesson 12
Structure

2. Structure – FUTURE (WILL X GOING TO)
Lesson
Structure – FUTURE (WILL X GOING TO)
- We use be going to for predictions or intentions.
- We use will for future actions, predictions, assumptions, promises, offers, when
we do/decide to do something spontaneously.
S to be going to + infinitive of the main verb
^ ^ ^ ^
He is going to listen to music.
- plans and intentions: We're going to move house next year. (= the plan is in our minds now.)
- predictions based on present evidence: Look at those clouds - it's going to pour with rain! (It's clear from what I can see now.)

3. Structure – FUTURE (WILL X GOING TO)
S willl infinitive of the main verb
^ ^ ^
I ‘ll be there.
We use the will form for:
- future actions that happen without the speaker's intention:
The sun will shine tomorrow. Peter will be 15 next Tuesday.
- predictions, assumptions: (I think, I hope, I’m sure, I’m afraid)
I think Sue will arrive in Paris at 6 pm.
I hope you’ll be OK.
I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it.
- promises:
Don’t worry. I’ll be there on time.
Will you marry me?
- offers:
I’m so hungry! - I’ll make you a sandwich.
- when we do/decide to do something spontaneously:
Hang on! I’ll have a word with you.

4. Let´s Practice: Let´s Practice:
1: Tell if you have plans to do these things or not. Use be going to.
example: meet a friend after class I'm (not) going to meet a friend after class.
1. get something to eat after class
2. watch TV tonight
3. eat dinner at home tonight
4. go to the library this week
5. go shopping for groceries this week
6. stay home this weekend
7. take a vacation this year
8. move to a different house this year
9. buy a car this year
I am (not) going to get something to eat after class.
I am (not) going to watch TV tonight.
I am (not) going to watch TV tonight.