Thursday, November 13, 2025

Planning Your Tomorrow - Mastering Future Tense with WH Questions Lesson 15

Halo, pelajar bahasa Inggris! Welcome back to "Belajar Bahasa Inggris". Di Lesson 15 ini, kita akan membahas cara menanyakan rencana dan kejadian di masa depan dengan menggunakan Kata Tanya (WH Questions) dalam Future Tense. Ini adalah keterampilan penting untuk membuat janji, merencanakan acara, atau sekadar bertanya tentang masa depan.

 

Buku dasar bahasa inggris

A. Quick Review: Future Tense (Simple Future)

Ada beberapa cara untuk menyatakan masa depan, tetapi yang paling umum adalah dengan menggunakan "will" dan "be going to".

1.      Will

o    Rumus: Will + Verb1

o    Digunakan untuk: Janji (promises), prediksi spontan (spontaneous decisions), penawaran (offers).

o    Contoh: "I think it will rain tomorrow." (Saya pikir besok akan hujan.)

2.      Be Going To

o    Rumus: am/is/are + going to + Verb1

o    Digunakan untuk: Rencana yang sudah dibuat (plans), prediksi berdasarkan bukti (predictions with evidence).

o    Contoh: "Look at those dark clouds. It is going to rain." (Lihat awan gelap itu. Akan hujan.)

 

B. WH Questions in Future Tense

WH Questions adalah pertanyaan yang dimulai dengan kata tanya seperti What, Where, When, Why, Who, dan How. Untuk membuatnya dalam Future Tense, kita letakkan kata tanya ini di depan struktur "will" atau "be going to".

Rumus Inti:
WH Word + will/be going to + Subject + Verb1 + ...?

Mari kita lihat perbandingannya:

Tense

Positive Statement

WH Question

Simple Future (Will)

She will call you.

When will she call me?

Future (Be Going To)

They are going to travel.

Where are they going to travel?

 

C. Contoh WH Questions dengan "Will" dan "Be Going To"

Berikut adalah contoh-contoh detail untuk setiap kata tanya:

1. WHAT (Apa)

·         What will you do tonight? (Apa yang akan kamu lakukan nanti malam?)

o    Jawab: "I will study for the exam." (Saya akan belajar untuk ujian.)

·         What is he going to buy at the mall? (Apa yang akan dia beli di mal?)

o    Jawab: "He is going to buy new shoes." (Dia akan membeli sepatu baru.)

2. WHERE (Di mana / Ke mana)

·         Where will we meet? (Di mana kita akan bertemu?)

o    Jawab: "We will meet at the cafe." (Kita akan bertemu di kafe.)

·         Where are you going to stay in Bali? (Di mana kamu akan menginap di Bali?)

o    Jawab: "I am going to stay at a hotel near the beach." (Saya akan menginap di hotel dekat pantai.)

3. WHEN (Kapan)

·         When will the concert start? (Kapan konsernya akan dimulai?)

o    Jawab: "It will start at 8 PM." (Akan dimulai jam 8 malam.)

·         When is she going to finish her work? (Kapan dia akan menyelesaikan pekerjaannya?)

o    Jawab: "She is going to finish around 5 PM." (Dia akan selesai sekitar jam 5 sore.)

4. WHY (Mengapa)

·         Why will they move to a new city? (Mengapa mereka akan pindah ke kota baru?)

o    Jawab: "They will move because of his new job." (Mereka akan pindah karena pekerjaan barunya.)

·         Why are you going to sell your car? (Mengapa kamu akan menjual mobilmu?)

o    Jawab: "I am going to sell it because I need the money." (Saya akan menjualnya karena saya butuh uang.)

5. WHO (Siapa)

·         Who will help you with the project? (Siapa yang akan membantumu dengan proyek itu?)

o    Jawab: "My team will help me." (Tim saya akan membantu saya.)

·         Who is going to lead the meeting? (Siapa yang akan memimpin rapat?)

o    Jawab: "The manager is going to lead it." (Manajer yang akan memimpin.)

6. HOW (Bagaimana / Berapa)

·         How will you get to the airport? (Bagaimana kamu akan pergi ke bandara?)

o    Jawab: "I will take a taxi." (Saya akan naik taksi.)

·         How much is that book going to cost? (Berapa harga buku itu nanti?)

o    Jawab: "It is going to cost about fifty thousand rupiah." (Harganya akan sekitar lima puluh ribu rupiah.)

·         How long are you going to stay there? (Berapa lama kamu akan tinggal di sana?)

o    Jawab: "I am going to stay for a week." (Saya akan tinggal selama seminggu.)

 

D. Contoh Dialog

Andi: What are you going to do this weekend?
Budi: I'm going to visit my family in Jakarta. How about you?
Andi: I think I will just relax at home. When are you going to leave?
Budi: I am going to leave on Saturday morning.
Andi: How will you go there? By train or plane?
Budi: I will go by train. It's more comfortable.
Andi: That sounds nice. How long are you going to stay there?
Budi: I am going to stay for three days.

 

E. Let's Practice! (Ayo Berlatih!)

Buatlah pertanyaan masa depan yang tepat dari kata kunci berikut:

1.      (What / you / cook / for dinner) → What are you going to cook for dinner?

2.      (Where / they / have / the party) → ___________________________

3.      (When / your brother / arrive) → ___________________________

4.      (Why / she / not / come / to the meeting) → ___________________________

5.      (How / we / solve / this problem) → ___________________________

Jawaban:

1.      What are you going to cook for dinner?

2.      Where are they going to have the party? / Where will they have the party?

3.      When is your brother going to arrive? / When will your brother arrive?

4.      Why is she not going to come to the meeting? / Why won't she come to the meeting?

5.      How are we going to solve this problem? / How will we solve this problem?

 

Semoga pelajaran ini membantu Anda lebih percaya diri dalam membicarakan rencana masa depan! What will you learn next on our blog? Stay tuned for more lessons at "Belajar Bahasa Inggris"!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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.

 


Buku dasar bahasa inggris

🧠 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.

 

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