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1. Future Forms

1.2. Future with GOING TO

We use going to

  • to talk about our plans and intentions

I'm going to be an astronaut. I've already passed my exams

I'm going to see Jeff tonight.

  • To make predictions based on evidence at the time of speaking

It's going to be a hard exam

Listen to the wind. There is going to be a storm.

  • We use the Present Continuous to talk about short term plans or arrangements. We often mention a specific time or place.

We are celebrating my mum's birthday this weekend

I am visiting my grandparents tomorrow.

Exercises → Future with Going To Exercise
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