Future Plans and Ambitions

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Be going to + infinitive

• To talk about future plans

– We’re going to fly to Chicago in July.– We’re going to visit his parents on Saturday.

Will + infinitive

• To talk about predictions

– I think he’ll go to law school.– I’m sure you’ll love the Grand Canyon.

Positive and NegativeSubject Auxiliary

(+not)Going to infinitive

I ‘m/ ‘m not

going to work on Friday

You/We/They

‘re/aren’t going to travel to Disneyland this year.

He/She/It ‘s/isn’t going to study tonight

QuestionsQuestion Word

Auxiliary Subject Going to Infinitive

When am I going to see You again?

What are You/We/They

going to do Tomorrow?

is He/She/It

going to Retire Soon?

Be planning +infinitive with to

• I am planning to become a nurse when I graduate.

• I am planning to move to Boston after this year.

• Pretty certain that you’re going to do this thing.

Be hoping + infinitive with to

• We’re hoping to retire soon.• We’re hoping to visit our grandchildren in

August.

• Less certain than “I’m going to”

Be looking forward to + verb+ing

• I’m looking forward to travelling to the U.S. in July.

• He’s looking forward to graduating in May.

• It means you’re excited about something. (Tengo ganas)

Would like + infinitive with to

• I would like to write a book.• She would like to visit Australia one day.

Be thinking of + verb+ing

• He’s think of doing a Master’s degree in English Literature.

• She’s thinking of enrolling her daughter in the local daycare down the street.