Lesson 4: Talking About the Future – 'Going to' and 'Will'
breathing
breath
increase - aumentar
decrease - disminuir
go up - go down
not yet - todavia
the most difficult -
high
building - edificio
skyscraper - rascacielo
doubt - daut
appears
i don't agree - no estoy de acuerdo
i agree - estoy de acuerdo
rent
hire
owner - dueño /ouner/
apply to the visa - /aplai/
fixed salary
season - temporada
im very curious - a curious person
crime - delito
nature - /neichur/
through - /zru/ - a través
true - /tru/
socialize /souyalaiz/
mosquitoes - /mosquitous/
degree- digri -
electricty / light GOES OFF - se corta la luz
storm - tormenta
DEGREE - carrera (univeristaria)
agree - estar de acuerdo
thunder - trueno
lightning - rayo
hail - granizo
its hailing
alone - solo
lonely- solitario
when I was a child/ a kid/ a little boy / 8 years old
nun school - escuela de monjas
appreciate - apreciar /apriyieit/
flood - inundación
truth - verdad
a mess- desastre/ lio
desordenado - messy
upset- enojado
pray- rezar
church - iglesia
priest - sacerdote
teenagers- adolescentes - teens
rest
THEN - /den/- entonces - después
THEM - I invited them/ they to the party
I - me - He invited me to the party
mine - My computer is on the table - The computer is mine
1. 'Going to' vs. 'Will' in
'Going to'
We use 'going to' to talk about:
● Plans or intentions that have already been made:
○ I’m going to visit my friends next weekend.
○ She is going to study medicine next year.
● Predictions based on evidence (something we can see happening):
○ Look at the clouds! It’s going to rain.
○ He’s running fast! He’s going to fall.
I am going to go TO my work . except - GO HOME
I am at work.
'Will' -will not/ Won't
nature - neichur
It won't rain -
Milei is going to win the next elections
Milei will win the next elections
want to - querer - I want to go (me quiero ir)
can / can't
We use 'will' to talk about:
● Spontaneous decisions made at the moment:
○ I’m tired. I will go to bed early tonight.
○ She forgot her lunch. I will make her a sandwich.
● Predictions about the future (without evidence):
○ I think it will snow tomorrow.
○ They will win the game.
Key Differences:
● 'Going to' is used for plans and predictions based on what we can
see.
○ I’m going to travel to Spain next year.
● 'Will' is used for spontaneous decisions and predictions without
evidence.
○ I’m thirsty. I will get a drink.
Examples:
● 'Going to' for plans:
○ I’m going to visit my family next month.
○ They are going to have a meeting tomorrow.
● 'Will' for spontaneous decisions:
○ I’m cold. I will close the window.
○ It’s late. I will call a taxi.
● 'Will' for predictions:
○ I think you will pass the test.
○ It will be sunny tomorrow.
2. Exercise 1: Choose 'Going to' or 'Will'
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'going to' or 'will':
1. She (visit) _is going to VISIT_ her grandmother this
weekend.
2. I forgot my notebook. I (go) will go_ home to get it.
3. Look at those dark clouds! It is going to rain (rain) soon.
4. They (not/attend) aren't/ are not going to attend___ the
meeting tomorrow; they’re too busy.
5. I’m sure you (pass) _WILL PASS__ your exam!
6. I (buy) AM GOING TO BUY_ a new phone next week. I’ve
ALREADY decided.
3. Speaking Practice: Talking About the Future
● Activity 1: Making Plans with 'Going to'
Talk about your plans for the weekend or holidays using 'going to':
○ What are you going to do this weekend?
○ Are you going to make any trips this year?
● Activity 2: Making Predictions with 'Will'
Make predictions about the future using 'will':
○ Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
○ What do you think will happen in the next 10 years?
1. Writing Task:
Write a paragraph about your plans for the weekend using 'going
to'. Then, write another paragraph making predictions about next
year using 'will'.
2. Exercise:
Complete the sentences with the correct form of 'going to' or 'will':
○ It’s cold outside. I (wear) ___ a jacket.
○ They (move) ___ to a new house next month.
○ I’m sure you (enjoy) ___ the party.
○ I (call) ___ you when I get home.
Part 1: Future Plans and Predictions
1. Look at those clouds. It _is going to rain__ (rain) soon.
2. We’ve decided we are going to have_ (have) a picnic tomorrow.
3. I’m so tired! I think I _will go__ (go) to bed early tonight.
4. My parents _are going to visit____ (visit) us next summer. They’ve
already booked their flight.
5. I’ve just remembered! I _will call____ (call) Sarah after the meeting.
6. The doctor says you need to rest. You __are going to feel___ (feel)
better after a few days.
7. I’m sorry, I can’t come to your party. I ___will stay___ (stay) at
home this weekend because I have a lot of work to do.
verb to be + going tot + verbo: I am going to visit my grandma tomorrow.
will + verbo: I will visit my grandma if I finish my job early.
