Future Plans with "GOING TO"
Use "going to" to talk about your future plans and intentions.
How to Make Future Plans
I'm going to play video games tomorrow.
I'm going to watch a movie this weekend.
I'm going to study English tonight.
I'm going to watch a movie this weekend.
I'm going to study English tonight.
Pattern for Future Plans
I + am going to + verb
You/We/They + are going to + verb
He/She/It + is going to + verb
Examples:
• I am going to eat pizza tonight. 🍕
• She is going to visit her grandmother tomorrow. 👵
• We are going to play football on Saturday. ⚽
• They are going to watch a movie this evening. 🎬
• I am going to eat pizza tonight. 🍕
• She is going to visit her grandmother tomorrow. 👵
• We are going to play football on Saturday. ⚽
• They are going to watch a movie this evening. 🎬
Short Forms (Contractions)
I am going to = I'm going to
You/We/They are going to = You're/We're/They're going to
He/She/It is going to = He's/She's/It's going to
In speaking, we almost always use the short form!
• "I'm going to study" (NOT "I am going to study")
• "She's going to come" (NOT "She is going to come")
• "I'm going to study" (NOT "I am going to study")
• "She's going to come" (NOT "She is going to come")
Question Form
Are you going to + verb?
Examples:
• "What are you going to do tomorrow?"
→ "I'm going to play video games."
• "Are you going to study tonight?"
→ "Yes, I am!" / "No, I'm not."
• "What are you going to do tomorrow?"
→ "I'm going to play video games."
• "Are you going to study tonight?"
→ "Yes, I am!" / "No, I'm not."
NOW (Present)
⏰
I play video games.
(habit/routine)
(habit/routine)
FUTURE (Plans)
🔮
I 'm going to play video games.
(future plan)
(future plan)
Time Words for Future
Learn time expressions to talk about when you're going to do things.
TOMORROW
📅
I'm going to study tomorrow.
TONIGHT
🌙
I'm going to watch a movie tonight.
THIS WEEKEND
🎉
I'm going to play football this weekend.
NEXT WEEK
📆
I'm going to visit my grandmother next week.
NEXT MONTH
✈️
I'm going to go on holiday next month.
NEXT YEAR
🎊
I'm going to learn to drive next year.
Specific Days
You can also use specific days:
• I'm going to study on Monday.
• I'm going to go shopping on Saturday morning.
• We're going to have a party on Friday night.
• She's going to visit me on Sunday afternoon.
• I'm going to study on Monday.
• I'm going to go shopping on Saturday morning.
• We're going to have a party on Friday night.
• She's going to visit me on Sunday afternoon.
PRACTICE SENTENCES
Tonight: I'm going to do my homework tonight. ✏️
Tomorrow: I'm going to play video games tomorrow. 🎮
This weekend: I'm going to hang out with my friends this weekend. 👥
Next week: I'm going to start learning guitar next week. 🎸
Next month: I'm going to go to Paris next month. 🗼
Next year: I'm going to study harder next year. 📚
Tomorrow: I'm going to play video games tomorrow. 🎮
This weekend: I'm going to hang out with my friends this weekend. 👥
Next week: I'm going to start learning guitar next week. 🎸
Next month: I'm going to go to Paris next month. 🗼
Next year: I'm going to study harder next year. 📚
Build Your Plans
Step 1: Choose an activity
Step 2: Choose when you're going to do it
Talk about YOUR real plans!
Step 2: Choose when you're going to do it
Talk about YOUR real plans!
Choose an Activity:
🎮
Play Video Games
🎬
Watch a Movie
✏️
Do Homework
👥
Hang Out
🛍️
Go Shopping
⚽
Play Sports
📚
Study English
👨👩👧👦
Visit Family
🍿
Go to Cinema
Choose When:
🌙
Tonight
📅
Tomorrow
🎉
This Weekend
📆
Next Week
Choose an activity and time above
Your Weekend Plans
Tell your teacher about your plans for this weekend!
My Weekend Plans
📅 Saturday
What are you going to do on Saturday?
Think about Saturday morning, afternoon, and evening!
Example: "On Saturday morning, I'm going to sleep late! In the afternoon, I'm going to play football with my friends. In the evening, I'm going to watch Netflix."
Example: "On Saturday morning, I'm going to sleep late! In the afternoon, I'm going to play football with my friends. In the evening, I'm going to watch Netflix."
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📅 Sunday
What are you going to do on Sunday?
What are your plans for Sunday?
Example: "On Sunday, I'm going to eat lunch with my family. Then I'm going to do my homework."
Example: "On Sunday, I'm going to eat lunch with my family. Then I'm going to do my homework."
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More Weekend Questions
1. Are you going to study this weekend?
Answer: "Yes, I'm going to study on Sunday." / "No, I'm not going to study this weekend!"
2. Are you going to see your friends this weekend?
Answer: "Yes, I'm going to hang out with my friends on Saturday!"
3. What's the most exciting thing you're going to do this weekend?
Example: "I'm going to go to the cinema with my friends! We're going to watch a new movie!"
Speaking Practice
Discussion 1
What are you going to do after this lesson?
Talk about your immediate plans - what will you do in the next few hours?
Example: "After this lesson, I'm going to eat lunch. Then I'm going to do my homework."
Example: "After this lesson, I'm going to eat lunch. Then I'm going to do my homework."
Discussion 2
What are you going to do tomorrow?
Describe your plans for tomorrow from morning to evening.
Discussion 3
What are your plans for next month?
Think about any special plans, events, or trips coming up!
Example: "Next month, I'm going to go on holiday with my family!"
Example: "Next month, I'm going to go on holiday with my family!"
Discussion 4
What are you going to do during your next school holiday?
Talk about your holiday plans and what you're looking forward to!
Combining with ALL Previous Lessons!
Add more details to your future plans:
• What you like: "I'm going to play video games tomorrow because I love it!"
• How often: "I usually play on weekends, so I'm going to play on Saturday."
• Who with: "I'm going to watch a movie with my friends tomorrow."
• What time: "I'm going to study at 4:00 PM tomorrow."
• What you can do: "I can speak English now, so I'm going to watch movies in English!"
• What you like: "I'm going to play video games tomorrow because I love it!"
• How often: "I usually play on weekends, so I'm going to play on Saturday."
• Who with: "I'm going to watch a movie with my friends tomorrow."
• What time: "I'm going to study at 4:00 PM tomorrow."
• What you can do: "I can speak English now, so I'm going to watch movies in English!"
Challenge Questions!
1. What's something you CAN'T do now, but you're going to learn?
Example: "I can't cook now, but I'm going to learn next year!"
2. Compare your plans with your routine: What do you usually do on Saturdays? What are you going to do THIS Saturday?
Example: "I usually stay home on Saturdays, but this Saturday I'm going to go to the cinema!"
My Week Ahead
Create a complete plan for your week!
Tell your teacher what you're going to do each day.
Tell your teacher what you're going to do each day.
📅 My Plans for This Week
Monday
What are you going to do on Monday?
Tuesday
What are you going to do on Tuesday?
Wednesday
What are you going to do on Wednesday?
Thursday
What are you going to do on Thursday?
Friday
What are you going to do on Friday?
Saturday
What are you going to do on Saturday?
Sunday
What are you going to do on Sunday?
Complete Description Example
"This week, I have a lot of plans!
On Monday, I'm going to go to school as usual. After school, I'm going to do my homework at 4:00 PM.
On Tuesday, I'm going to play football with my classmates after school. I usually play on Tuesdays!
On Wednesday, I'm going to study English in the evening because I have a test on Thursday.
On Thursday, I'm going to take my English test. I'm a bit nervous!
On Friday, I'm going to celebrate because it's the weekend! I'm going to hang out with my friends after school.
On Saturday morning, I'm going to sleep late! In the afternoon, I'm going to go to the cinema with my best friend. We're going to watch a new movie!
On Sunday, I'm going to eat lunch with my family. Then I'm going to do my homework for next week.
I'm really excited about this weekend!"
On Monday, I'm going to go to school as usual. After school, I'm going to do my homework at 4:00 PM.
On Tuesday, I'm going to play football with my classmates after school. I usually play on Tuesdays!
On Wednesday, I'm going to study English in the evening because I have a test on Thursday.
On Thursday, I'm going to take my English test. I'm a bit nervous!
On Friday, I'm going to celebrate because it's the weekend! I'm going to hang out with my friends after school.
On Saturday morning, I'm going to sleep late! In the afternoon, I'm going to go to the cinema with my best friend. We're going to watch a new movie!
On Sunday, I'm going to eat lunch with my family. Then I'm going to do my homework for next week.
I'm really excited about this weekend!"
Now It's YOUR Turn!
Tell your teacher about your complete week!
Use the example above to help you, but talk about YOUR real plans!
Include everything you've learned in all 7 lessons!
Include everything you've learned in all 7 lessons!
🎉 Amazing Progress! 🎉
You've completed 7 English lessons!
You can now:
✓ Talk about likes and dislikes
✓ Say when you do things
✓ Say how often you do things
✓ Say who you do things with
✓ Describe your daily routine
✓ Talk about your abilities
✓ Make plans for the future!
You're speaking English really well now! Keep it up! 🌟