Grammar: Be Going To

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Travel Nanny

Have you ever felt the feeling of wanderlust? In this lesson, students will discuss traveling, different types of vacations, and their travel plans. The lesson features a video of a married couple searching for a nanny to travel the world with them. Students will learn and practice the future simple tense and "be going to", as well as discuss phrases used to present advantages and disadvantages and relevant vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for adult and teenage learners, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

B1 Intermediate   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Video   |   Travel, Work   |   45 min   | B1-27

Job Loss

Have you ever gotten the sack at work? In this lesson, students will discuss job loss and other work-related problems. The lesson features audio explaining common issues that managers encounter at work. Students will learn and practice using "be going to + verb" and related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets, carefully designed for both adults and teenagers to ensure an interactive and effective learning experience.

A2 Elementary   |   General English, Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Audio   |   Employment, Human Resources   |   45 min   | A2-6

How Good Are You at Planning?

Are you a laid-back planner or do you strictly adhere to a "game plan"? In this lesson, students will engage in discussions about making future plans. The lesson includes audio content featuring a real-life work situation. Students will also learn and practice the structure of "be going to + verb" along with targeted vocabulary related to the topic. The lesson is packed with interactive discussions and worksheets, carefully designed to engage both adults and teenagers, ensuring a well-rounded and practical learning experience.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Plans   |   45 min   | A1-14

The "be going to" construction in English grammar is used to express a plan or intention, or to predict something based on present evidence. It's a common way to talk about the future and is widely used in various forms of English, including in the U.S.

Here's how "be going to" works:

Forming “Be Going To”:

It is formed using the appropriate form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are), followed by "going to" and then the base form of the main verb. For example: "I am going to study," "She is going to travel," "We are going to eat."

Expressing Intentions and Plans:

"Be going to" is used to talk about something you have decided to do in the future (a plan or intention). Example: "I am going to start a new job next week."

Making Predictions:

It is also used to make predictions about the future, especially when there is present evidence suggesting that something will happen. Example: "Look at those dark clouds. It is going to rain."

In the U.S., the use of "be going to" follows these general rules. However, in everyday speech, especially in informal contexts, the construction often gets contracted. For instance, "I am going to" might be shortened to "I'm gonna." This is very common in spoken American English, but it's important to note that "gonna" is considered informal and is typically not used in formal writing.

Overall, while the "be going to" construction is used similarly in the U.S. as in other English-speaking countries, American English might feature more frequent use of informal contractions like "gonna" in casual conversation.