What do you do today?
I work today.I study today.
A1+ · 68 MINUTES · SPEAKING CLASSMy Future
My Future
Plans
Talk about your plans, make a decision and offer help.
TODAYI study.
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TOMORROWI’m going to
visit my family.
visit my family.
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One clear idea at a time▰ Color-coded formulas◉ Talk, try, check
Today and tomorrow
Start with things you already know. Answer with a short sentence.
What is your plan?
I’m going to work tomorrow.I’m going to study tomorrow.
Ask and answer
What do you usually do on Saturdays? · Do you work or study? · What do you do in your free time?
Teacher tip: Listen first. Save grammar correction for later.When? What?
Build a small set of words you can use right away.
tomorrowtonighttomorrow morningtomorrow eveningthis weekendnext weeknext month
visit my familywatch a moviestudy Englishcook dinnerclean my roombuy some foodgo shoppingplay footballstay homecall a friend
Echo gameTeacher: “Visit…”Student: “…my family.”Teacher: “Cook…”Student: “…dinner.”
Quick check · say in Englishmañana · esta noche · la próxima semana · descansar en casa
tomorrow · tonight · next week · stay home / relax at home
A plan I already have
Use going to for an intention or plan you decided before speaking.
THE PLAN WAS READY BEFORE I SPOKE
Today is Friday. I decided yesterday to visit my family on Sunday.
I’m going to visit my family on Sunday.Voy a visitar a mi familia el domingo.
Affirmative · color-coded formula
WHO?I+BEam+PLANgoing to+ACTION · BASE VERBstudy+WHEN?tonight
I+am going tostudy.
He / She / It+is going tostudy.
You / We / They+are going tostudy.
After going to, use the base verb: work · cook · go · watch
✓ She’s going to work.✗ She’s going to works / working.
✓ She’s going to work.✗ She’s going to works / working.
Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb
I’m not going to work tomorrow.
He isn’t going to cook tonight.
Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb?
Are you going to study tonight?
Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
Let’s build it · complete aloud
- I ___ going to study English tonight.
- She ___ going to visit her mother.
- We ___ going to cook dinner.
- They ___ going to play football.
- ___ you going to work tomorrow?
am · is · are · are · Are
Ask about a plan
Move am / is / are to the front to ask a yes/no question.
STATEMENTYou are going to study tonight.
↓ MOVE “ARE” TO THE FRONT
QUESTIONAre you going to study tonight?
Are you going to study?Yes, I am.No, I’m not.
Is he going to work?Yes, he is.No, he isn’t.
Are they going to cook?Yes, they are.No, they aren’t.
ASK FOR INFORMATION
What are you going to do tomorrow?
When are you going to study?
Answer with a full sentence: “I’m going to watch a movie.”Change the sentence
Say the negative, then ask a question.
- He’s going to work tomorrow.
- They’re going to watch a movie.
- You’re going to study tonight.
He isn’t going to work. / Is he going to work?
They aren’t going to watch a movie. / Are they going to watch a movie?
You aren’t going to study. / Are you going to study?
I decide right now
Use will when you make a decision as you speak. It’s the same for every person.
“The phone is ringing!”
I’ll answer it.Decision now“These bags are heavy.”
I’ll help you.Offer now“Tea or water?”
I’ll have water.Decision nowWill · color-coded formula
WHO?She+HELPERwill+ACTION · BASE VERBcall+WHEN?tonight
Conversation often uses a short form:I + will → ’ll + help = I’ll help.
NEGATIVE
Subject + won’t + base verb
won’t = will not · She won’t come.QUESTION
Will + subject + base verb?
Will you help? · Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.After will, use the base verb: ✓ He will work. ✗ He will works / to work.
Quick choice · answer with I’ll
- “The phone is ringing!” → I’ll…
- “These bags are heavy.” → I’ll…
- “Tea or water?” → I’ll…
- “It’s hot in here.” → I’ll…
I’ll answer it. · I’ll help you. · I’ll have water. · I’ll open the window.
Was it planned—or decided now?
Use the situation to choose. For today’s practice, the context gives you a clear clue.
YESTERDAY → NOW → TOMORROW
I’m going to cook tonight.I decided before this conversation.NOW! ✦
You’re tired. I’ll cook tonight.I decide while we’re speaking.Ask yourself: “Was it already a plan, or did I decide now?”Already a plan → GOING TO · Decision now → WILL
Choose the correct form
- I planned this yesterday. I will / am going to visit my sister on Sunday.
- “I can’t carry this box.” “I will / am going to help you.”
- We bought the ingredients. We will / are going to cook tonight.
- “The phone is ringing!” “I will / am going to answer it.”
- She decided last week. She will / is going to study English.
- “Coffee or tea?” “I will / am going to have tea.”
am going to · will · are going to · will · is going to · will
The two forms can overlap in real English. Here, use the clear situation to practise the basic difference.
What do you see?
Use going to when there is a sign you can see now. Use will for what you think.
I think it will rain tomorrow.
I believe it. No clear sign now.It is going to rain.
I can see a sign now.👀
A glass is at the edge of the table.
The glass is going to fall!💭
What do you think about tomorrow?
I think it will be a good day.Your prediction
Say one prediction with “I think… will…” and one prediction from something you can see now with “Look! … going to…”
I think it will… = what I believe.
Look! It’s going to… = there is a sign now.
Make a plan for Saturday
Ask, answer, react and offer help. Use your real plans or invent simple ones.
- What are you going to do tonight?
- What are you going to do tomorrow?
- Are you going to work this weekend?
- Who are you going to visit?
- What are you going to eat tonight?
Answer framesI’m going to…I’m not going to…Yes, I am. I’m going to…No, I’m not. I’m going to…
We don’t have any bread.
I don’t understand this exercise.
Tea or coffee?
The phone is ringing.
It’s cold in here.
I’ll buy some bread.I’ll help you.I’ll have coffee.I’ll answer it.I’ll close the window.
ROLE-PLAYA free Saturday
A: What are you going to do on Saturday?
B: I’m going to visit my family. What about you?
A: I’m going to stay home. Are you going to cook?
B: Yes, I am. But I don’t have any food.
A: I’ll help you with the shopping!
ROUND 1Read it together.
ROUND 2Switch roles.
ROUND 3Change to Sunday / study English / watch a movie / drinks.
✓ Two plans with going to ✓ One plan question ✓ One offer with I’ll
Show what you can say
Try each task aloud. Check yourself when you’re ready.
Correct the sentence
She going to work tomorrow.
I will to help you.
They is going to cook.
He will studies tonight.
Do you going to travel?
She is going to work tomorrow.
I will help you.
They are going to cook.
He will study tonight.
Are you going to travel?
My next days
Write 10 short sentences:
- 4 plans with going to
- 2 things you aren’t going to do
- 2 offers with I’ll
- 2 questions with Are you going to…?
I’m going to study English tomorrow.I’m not going to work on Sunday.I’ll help you with your homework.
EXIT TICKETTell me one plan for tomorrow · ask me a weekend question · offer help · make a prediction.
¡MUY BIEN!