Present Continuous and be going to

present continuous and be going to

English 5

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Future

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1- Introduction

2- Present continuous

3- Be going to

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Let's look at the differences!

Introduction to the topic

We use both the present continuous and be going to + infinitive to talk about future plans - things we have decided to do in the future. In most situations, both forms are possible; however, there are some differences we should pay attention to.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Future arrangements

It is when we have agreed on something with other people or you have already spent money.

Arrangements

Present continuous

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS STRUCTURE

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Examples:

I'm travelling abroad tomorrow.

I'm getting married next month.

We're having a party with our friends on Saturday.

BE GOING TO

Plans or intentions

Be going to

Be going to + infinitive tells people about a plan or intention when you have already decided to do something in the future.

Are they going to bring anything?Yes, they are / No they aren't

They're not going to sleep

Is he going to work late?Yes, he is/ No he isn't

It's not going to arrive today

We're going to work hard

She's going to help

Am going to pick him up?Yes, I am No, I'm not

I'm not going to play

I'm going to watch Tv.

I He/She/It You/ We/ They

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Structure be going to

We don't need to mention the time with be going to Example: She's leaving tomorrow (future arrangment) She's leaving (right now) She's going to leave (future plan)

When we use the present continuos with a future meaning, we usually mention the time Example: Tomorrow, next week

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