After all this time (and I'm really sorry about that), I'm back! I'd intended to write this blog in both languages, although my first intention was to write it in English but some students have asked to write in Portuguese, just like the coaching sessions that we have at school. So here we go, and I'm going to explain about Simple Future - Be Going To.
It's used to talk about plans, intentions. Going to + verb in the infinitive form often emphasizes this idea of intention or decision, got it?
1. She's going to play the guitar. (It's a planned action in the future).
2. He studied a lot. He's going to do the test. (It's certain that this is going to happen).
3. This afternoon, I'm going to write that essay.
Will - Future is used to:
1) Future actions happen without the speaker's intention: The stars will shine tonight.
2) Predictions, assumptions: I think that your favorite band will play in Brazil in October.
3) Spontaneous actions: Hang on! I'll have a word with you.
4) Sudden decisions: By the way, I'll go to the Vamp Party with you.
Here you are some links to practice:
Will or Be Going To (1)
Will or Be Going To (2)
Will or Be Going To (3)
See you all next post!
I've just finished teaching an intemediate class and I've noticed that some students were mixed up about Simple Future (Be Going To) and Present Continuous (Be + Verb + ing).
Well, I had posted about this subject in May 2009, but it's about time to updated it:
Simple Future is used when you have made a decision, you have taken a plan, you have an intention. It's formed as follows:
Verb to be + going to + verb in its infinitive form
I'm going to correct a lot of tests this afternoon.
She's going to have dance classes on Monday night.
They're going to do their homework.
In their negative form, you have:
I'm not going to correct a lot of tests this afternoon.
She's not going to have dance classes on Monday night.
They're not going to do their homework.
And in their interrogative form:
Am I going to correct a lot of tests this afternoon?
Is She not going to have dance classes on Monday night?
Are they not going to do their homework?
I've twitted some good tips to my Inter level students and here you have the links: http://www.colegioweb.com.br/ingles/be-going-to-future and http://www.inglesonline.com.br/gramatica-basica-resumida/futuro-be-going-to . On these two links you find more explanations, but on the English-Hilfen, English4U and Web2 (just click on the words) you can do exercises on line. Well, I'm sure that I've helped you. Enjoy!
