Present Continuous and be going to

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English 5

present continuous and be going to

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2- Present continuous

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3- Be going to

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.

Let's look at the differences!

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Future arrangements or agreements

Present continuous

Arrangements

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

PRESENT CONTINUOUS STRUCTURE

- Genially

Examples:

I'm getting married next month.

I'm travelling abroad tomorrow.

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. (It's a bit more personal)

Be going to structure

Examples:

I'm going to take an English exam next year.

I'm going to travel to Canada.

After the exams, we're going to celebrate.

Tip

We don't need to mention the time with be going to (not necessarily) Example: She's leaving tomorrow (future arrangement) She's going to leave (future plan)

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

Summary

Present continuous Future arrangements or agreements (other people is involved or you've already spent money).

Be going to Personal plans or intentions (When you have decided to do something in the future).

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