Future with "Going To"
In addition to "will," we also use "going to" to describe future actions, especially in the following cases:
- Plans or intentions:
When you’ve already decided to do something in the future.
Example:
I am going to visit my grandparents this weekend.
- Predictions based on evidence:
When you have some visible or known signs about what’s going to happen.
Example:
Look at the dark sky! It’s going to rain.
Common Time Expressions with Simple Future
- Tomorrow
- Next week/month/year
- In (time frame): in an hour, in a few days
- Soon
- Later
Mistakes to Avoid
- Using "will" for planned actions:
For actions you have already decided on, it’s better to use "going to."
Incorrect: I will travel next month (if it’s a plan).
Correct: I’m going to travel next month.
- Omitting "will" in questions or negative forms:
Always use "will" when forming questions or negatives.
Incorrect: She go to the party?
Correct: Will she go to the party?
Using the Simple Future properly allows you to talk about future plans, predictions, and decisions with ease and accuracy.