Future Simple Tense with “Be Going To”

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

💡 The Future Simple Tense with “be going to” has three main forms: affirmative, negative, and interrogative.

A. Affirmative Form

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

• Examples:

  🚶 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

• Examples:

  🚶 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?

• Examples:

  🚶 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

The tense is used to describe actions already decided or planned before the moment of speaking.

• Examples:

  ✈️ 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

The tense is used when making predictions based on observable evidence or current facts.

• Examples:

  🌧️ 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

The tense is used describe actions that are happening very soon.

• Examples:

  🛍️ 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

The tense is used to warn someone about likely events or outcomes.

• Examples:

  ⚠️ 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”

Refers to the day after today.

• Examples:

  🎥 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”

Indicates actions happening shortly or in the near future.

• Examples:

  🚶 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 the 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”

Refers to specific upcoming periods.

• • Examples:

    ✈️ 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.