The future simple vs To be going to
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The future simple
Be going to
Threats
Predictions based on an opinion
Promises
Requests
Decisions made a the moment
Offers
Intentions and plans
Predictions based on evidence
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I called my grandparents yesterday. I promised
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I am going to visit them next week.
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I'll visit them next week.
Slide 5 - Quiz
Promise
My plan for tomorrow is that
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I'm going to visit my grandparents.
B
I will visit my grandparents tomorrow.
Slide 6 - Quiz
Plan
Why is she learning Spanish?
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She's going to tavel to Spain.
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She will travel to Spain.
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Plan
You're learning Spanish in eveningschool? You know what,
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I'm going to go with you and learn it too!
B
I'll go with you and learn it too!
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Decision made at the moment of speaking.
Meat or fish?
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I'll have some fish, please.
B
I'm going to have some fish, please.
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Decision at the moment of speaking.
This restaurant has the highest ratings on their fish dish, so
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I will order it.
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I'm going to order it.
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Decision made beforehand.
I want the keys because
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I'm going to lock the door.
B
I will lock the door.
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Plan
I'm leaving now.
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Are you going to lock the door, please?
B
Will you lock the door, please?
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Request
Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?
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No, sorry. I'm going to clean my room.
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No, sorry, I will clean my room.
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Plan
Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?
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Only if you promise me there will be popcorn!
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Only if you promise me there's going to be popcorn!
Slide 14 - Quiz
Promise
