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going to
Level A2 · plans for the future
What is going to?
going to talks about the future when you have already decided something. The plan exists before you speak.
When you use it
- Plans: I’m going to visit my aunt.
- Intentions: We’re going to buy a car.
Pattern
am / is / are + going to + base verb
Examples
- She **is going to** study medicine. — a decision made before
Remember: Think “the plan is already in my head”.
The rule
For plans you have already decided: am / is / are + going to + verb.
Plan: I decided: visit my aunt. → I'm going to visit my aunt.
Tip
Also for predictions you can see: Look at the clouds — it's going to rain.
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