Future Tense with “Be Going To” Lesson 14

 🌟 Talking About Future Plans

 🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1.      Use be going to to express future plans or intentions.

2.      Make sentences about personal and academic future plans.

3.      Ask and answer questions about future intentions in daily conversation.

 

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🧠 1. Grammar Focus: Future Tense with “Be Going To”

We use be going to when we already have a plan or intention to do something in the future.

Formulas:

Type	Formula	Example
Affirmative	Subject + am/is/are + going to + Verb (base form)	I am going to study English tonight.
Negative	Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + Verb	She isn’t going to travel next month.
Interrogative	Am/Is/Are + Subject + going to + Verb?	Are you going to join the seminar?

Be Verb Reminder:

Subject	Be Verb
I	am
You / We / They	are
He / She / It	is

 

💬 2. Examples in Context

Situation	Example Sentence
Personal Plan	I’m going to visit my parents this weekend.
Study Plan	We’re going to take the TOEFL test next semester.
Career Plan	She’s going to become an English teacher.
Prediction (based on evidence)	Look at those clouds! It’s going to rain soon.

 

🗣️ 3. Conversation Practice: Talking About Future Plans

Dialogue Example:

Rina: What are you going to do after class?
Budi: I’m going to meet my friends at the café. How about you?
Rina: I’m going to finish my assignment and then watch a movie.
Budi: Sounds great! Are you going to join the campus festival tomorrow?
Rina: Yes, I am. It’s going to be fun!

Practice Activity:
Work in pairs and create your own short dialogue about your weekend or next month’s plan using be going to.

 

✍️ 4. Guided Writing Practice

Task 1: Complete the Sentences
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of “be going to.”

1.      I _________ (visit) my grandmother next holiday.

2.      They _________ (start) a new project next week.

3.      She _________ (not / buy) a new phone this year.

4.      _________ you _________ (join) the English club?

5.      My parents _________ (travel) to Makassar soon.

Task 2: Write Your Future Plan
Write a short paragraph (about 5–7 sentences) describing your future plans.

Example:

I’m going to finish my study next year. After that, I’m going to find a job as an English teacher. I’m also going to continue my education for a Master’s degree. In my free time, I’m going to travel around Indonesia. I want to improve my English and meet people from different cultures.

 

🎓 5. Vocabulary Corner

Word / Phrase	Meaning
Plan	rencana
Intend	berniat
Next week	minggu depan
Next month	bulan depan
Soon	segera
Career	karier
Graduate	lulus / wisuda
Travel	bepergian
Join	bergabung
Continue	melanjutkan

 

💡 6. Speaking Practice: My Future Plans

Use these guiding questions to prepare a short speech (1–2 minutes).

1.      What are you going to do next semester?

2.      Are you going to continue your study after graduation?

3.      Where are you going to live in the future?

4.      Who are you going to spend time with this weekend?

5.      What are you going to do to reach your dreams?

Example Answer:

I’m going to work hard this semester to improve my GPA. I’m going to join a language course to practice speaking. After graduation, I’m going to apply for a scholarship abroad. I’m also going to help my family’s business. In the future, I’m going to become an English lecturer and inspire my students.

 

📘 7. Mini Reading: My Future Plan

Text:

My name is Andi, and I have big dreams for my future. I’m going to finish my study in English Education next year. After that, I’m going to work as an English teacher in my hometown. I’m going to help children learn English easily and confidently. I’m also going to start a YouTube channel to teach English online. I believe learning English can open many opportunities in the future.

Comprehension Questions:

1.      What is Andi’s major?

2.      What is he going to do after graduation?

3.      Where is he going to work?

4.      Why does he want to teach English?

5.      What other plan does he have for the future?

 

🌈 8. Reflection

The expression “be going to” helps you talk confidently about your dreams and intentions. Whether it’s your study plan, your job, or your life goals — expressing them in English helps you visualize and communicate your future clearly.