2. Mainly used to refer to our plans and intentions
or to make predictions based on present
evidence. everyday speech, going to is often
shortened to gonna, especially in American
English, but it is never written that way.
3. Using "going" for plans and intentions
We use be going to to talk about future plans and intentions. Usually
the decision about the future plans has already been made
Examples:
1. I think Nigel and Mary are going to have a party next week.
2. We are going to have dinner together tomorrow.
3. Is Freddy going to buy a new car soon?
4. Using "going" for predictions
We use be going to to predict something that we think is
certain to happen or which we have evidence for now.
Examples:
1. I'm going to have a hard time falling asleep.
2. You're going to be sorry you said that.
3. Is it going to rain this afternoon?
5. Gonna (informal contexts)
Spoken English:
We use gonna /gənə/ instead of going to in informal
contexts, especially in speaking and in song lyrics.
6. WILL
Se utiliza generalmente para hablar de decisiones espontáneas o de
hechos que podrían suceder en un futuro.
- Se usa también para hacer promesas, ofrecimientos...
· I always love you
- Se emplea para hablar sobre voluntades o deseos y para hacer
predicciones.
· I will meet you at 6 pm / I think it will rain this afternoon
7. GOING TO
Se emplea generalmente para hablar de planes o de intenciones y
decisiones premeditadas a realizar en el futuro.
He is going to visit his brother tomorrow.
Next month I am going to buy a new car.
