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future
When we want to talk about future facts or things we believe to be true about the future, we use 'will'. example:
*The President will serve for four years.
*The boss won't be very happy.
*I'm sure you'll like her.
*I'm certain he'll do a good job. -
insecurity
If we are not so certain about the future, we use 'will' with expressions such as 'probably', 'possibly', 'I think', 'I hope'. example:
*I hope you'll visit me in my home one day.
*She'll probably be a great success.
*I'll possibly come but I may not get back in time.
*I think we'll get on well. -
prediction
If you are making a future prediction based on evidence in the present situation, use 'going to'. example:
*Not a cloud in the sky. It's going to be another warm day.
*Look at the queue. We're not going to get in for hours.
*The traffic is terrible. We're going to miss our flight.
*Be careful! You're going to spill your coffee. -
decision
At the moment of making a decision, use 'will'. Once you have made the decision, talk about it using 'going to'. example:
*I'll call Jenny to let her know. Sarah, I need Jenny's number. I'm *going to call her about the meeting.
*I'll come and have a drink with you but I must let Harry know. *Harry, I'm going to have a drink with Simon. -
estructura
Podemos emplear "going to" como auxiliar para expresar futuro. Su forma requiere la presencia del auxiliar "to be": example:
Sujeto + to be + going to + infinitivo.
I am going to study more English. (Voy a estudiar más inglés.)
John and Mary are going to get married. (John y Mary se van a casar.) -
interrogativo
Como casi siempre, hay inversión entre el sujeto y el auxiliar "to be" en las preguntas: example:
Are you going to watch the match? (¿Vas a ver el partido?)
Is Dave going to look for a new job? (¿Dave va a buscar un trabajo nuevo?) -
negativo
Empleamos la palabra "not": example:
I'm not going to go on holiday. (No voy a ir de vacaciones.)
We aren't going to drive to Madrid. (No vamos a conducir a Madrid.) top arrow
