Future Simple Tense with “Be Going To”

1. Forms of the Future Simple Tense with “Be Going To”

💡 There are three main forms: affirmative, negative, and interrogative.

A. Affirmative Form

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb

• 🚶 I am going to walk to the store.
• 🎮 You are going to play video games this evening.
• 📖 He is going to study for his exams tomorrow.
• 📞 She is going to call you soon.
• 🌧️ It is going to rain later today.
• ✈️ We are going to travel to Japan next month.
• 🎶 You are going to listen to music at the concert.
• 📚 They are going to read that book next week.

B. Negative Form

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb

• 🚶 I am not going to walk to the store.
• 🎮 You are not going to play video games today.
• 📖 He is not going to study this weekend.
• 📞 She is not going to call you tonight.
• 🌧️ It is not going to rain today.
• ✈️ We are not going to travel this year.
• 🎶 They are not going to listen to music tonight.
• 📚 I am not going to read that book now.
• 🎨 She is not going to paint this week.
• 🍽️ They are not going to prepare breakfast tomorrow.

C. Interrogative Form

Structure: Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb?

• 🚶 Am I going to walk to the store?
• 🎮 Are you going to play video games this weekend?
• 📖 Is he going to study for his exams?
• 📞 Is she going to call me later?
• 🌧️ Is it going to rain tonight?
• ✈️ Are we going to travel next year?
• 🎶 Are you going to listen to music at the party?
• 📚 Are they going to read that book later?

2. Usages of the Future Simple Tense with “Be Going To”

A. Plans or Intentions

💡 Use this tense for actions that have been decided or planned before speaking.

• ✈️ I am going to visit Paris next month.
• 🍽️ We are going to make a big dinner tonight.
• 🎓 He is going to study abroad next year.
• 📞 She is going to call her parents later.
• 🎉 They are going to celebrate their anniversary.
• 🏖️ I am going to relax this weekend.
• 📚 She is going to start a new course soon.
• 🏠 They are going to move into a new apartment.
• 🚗 He is going to buy a new car.
• 👫 We are going to meet them for lunch.

B. Predictions Based on Evidence

💡 Use this tense to make predictions using current facts or observable evidence.

• 🌧️ Look at those clouds! It is going to rain soon.
• 📈 The stock market is going to rise soon.
• 🔥 Be careful; the fire is going to spread.
• 📉 Sales are going to drop next quarter.
• 🍏 This apple is going to spoil if we don’t eat it.
• 🌸 The flowers are going to bloom soon.
• 🍃 Those leaves are going to fall off.
• 💡 The light is flickering; it’s going to go out.
• 👶 The baby is going to cry.
• 🍲 The soup is going to boil over.

C. Immediate or Near Future Actions

💡 Use this tense for actions that will happen very soon.

• 🛍️ I am going to shop for groceries in a bit.
• 📞 She is going to call you right after lunch.
• 🚗 We are going to leave in five minutes.
• 💬 They are going to join the meeting soon.
• 🖊️ I am going to start my homework now.
• 🍽️ She is going to serve dinner shortly.
• 🏃 He is going to start his workout.
• 🎶 We are going to play some music.
• 📚 You are going to begin reading that book soon.
• 🍔 They are going to prepare lunch now.

D. Warnings

💡 Use this tense to warn someone about a likely future event.

• ⚠️ Watch out! The glass is going to fall.
• 🧯 The fire is going to spread if we don’t act.
• 🏃 Be careful! You are going to slip on the ice.
• 🚗 Drive slowly; the road is going to be slippery.
• 💡 If you keep using it, the battery is going to die.
• 🌧️ Take an umbrella; it is going to rain.
• ⚡ Be careful! The storm is going to get worse.
• 🔌 Unplug it; it is going to overheat.
• 🚪 Don’t slam the door; it’s going to break.
• 🍲 If you leave it on, the water is going to boil over.

3. Time Indicators for “Be Going To”

1. “Tomorrow”

💡 “Tomorrow” refers to the day after today.

• 🎥 We are going to watch a movie tomorrow.
• ✈️ She is going to fly to London tomorrow.
• 🍽️ They are going to cook dinner tomorrow.
• 🏖️ I am going to relax at the beach tomorrow.
• 📞 He is going to call his friend tomorrow.
• 🎮 You are going to play a game tomorrow.
• 📚 She is going to start her book tomorrow.
• 📝 We are going to work on the project tomorrow.
• 🚗 They are going to visit family tomorrow.
• 📬 I am going to mail the letter tomorrow.

2. “Soon”

💡 “Soon” indicates actions that will happen in the near future.

• 🚶 I am going to go for a walk soon.
• 🍽️ She is going to serve dinner soon.
• 📞 He is going to call you soon.
• 🏃 They are going to start running soon.
• ✈️ We are going to depart soon.
• 📚 I am going to start studying soon.
• 🎧 You are going to listen to music soon.
• 🏠 They are going to move in soon.
• 🎶 She is going to play the song soon.
• 📬 I am going to send an email soon.

3. “Next Week/Month/Year”

💡 Use these phrases to indicate specific upcoming periods.

• ✈️ I am going to travel to Italy next month.
• 📚 She is going to enroll in a course next year.
• 💼 He is going to start his new job next week.
• 🏠 We are going to move into a new house next year.
• 📞 They are going to call their family next week.
• 🎉 I am going to celebrate my birthday next month.
• 🎓 She is going to graduate next year.
• 🍽️ They are going to open a restaurant next month.
• 🎤 We are going to attend a concert next weekend.
• 🏆 He is going to participate in the competition next year.