Lesson Goal
Learn how to use 'will' and 'be going to' for future plans. Understand when to choose each.
Key Points
'Will': Use for quick decisions or promises. Structure: will + base verb. 'Be going to': Use for planned actions. Structure: am/is/are + going to + base verb. Both talk about future.
Examples
- I will help you later.
- She is going to study tonight.
- It will rain tomorrow.
- They are going to play soccer.
- Will you come to the party?
- We are going to the zoo.
Memory Tips
- 💡 'Will' is for promises.
- 💡 'Be going to' is for plans.
- 💡 Use 'will' for sudden actions.
- 💡 Use 'am/is/are' with 'going to'.
- 💡 Think quick: use 'will'.
- 💡 Think plan: use 'going to'.
Summary
Use 'will' for quick future actions. Use 'be going to' for plans.
