2. PLANS FOR THE SUMMER
In the video English Online Staff are sharing
their plans for the summer.
What expressions can be used to talk about
plans for the summer?
3. Got it?
Natalia: I am going to rent a cottage.
I will try to get as much sun as I can.
Briar: I am planning on going to the library.
I hope to get to the library,
We often go to the festivals
Stephanie: I am flying to Germany.
Arra: I am planning to go to Calgary.
4. Grammar review
Here are two great grammar reviews:
http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/rules/future.htm
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar/verbs/talking-
about-future
(comes with a challenging quiz!)
5. Grammar review
Plans, already
scheduled
Present Continuous I am flying to Germany.
Plans,
intentions, very
likely to happen
Going to
I am going to rent a
cottage
Predictions,
simple
statements
about the future
Will - Future I will go to Toronto.
Plans,
intentions,
hopes
plan on ...ing,
plan to,
hope to
I am planning on going
to the splash pad.
I hope to go to the
library.
6. Grammar review
going to and will
Sometimes we use will and sometimes
going to when we talk about the future.
Which one do we use when?
7. Read the following dialogue and try to find a
rule when to use going to and will :
Sharmila: What horrible weather today. I'd love to
go out, but I think it will just continue raining.
Lorna: Oh, I don't know. Perhaps the sun will come
out later this afternoon.
Sharmila: I hope you're right. Listen, I'm going to
register for this Excel course. I really have to
improve those skills. What about you?
Lorna: Oh, that is interesting! Thank you for telling
me. Do you know if more people are going to sign
up?
8. “going to“ and “will“
Sharmila: Well, a number of people haven't
told me yet. But, Natalia and Iwona are going
to register for sure!
Lorna: Hey, I'll sign up, too!
Sharmila: Would you? That would be great! It
is so much more fun to attend these courses
together.
Lorna: You are right!
9. going to and will
going to will
Can you find the
rule?
10. going to and will
going to will
planned action in the
future;
logical consequence
(something is going to
happen)
prediction, assumption;
spontaneous action
11. Which sentence is more common in
everyday conversation?
1. The phone's ringing.
a I'm going to get it.
b I'll get it.
2. This box is too heavy for me.
a I'm going to help you.
b I'll help you.
spontaneous action
spontaneous action
12. Which sentence is more common in
everyday conversation?
3. Who wants to do it?
a It has already been decided.
I'll do it.
b It's already been decided. I'm
going to do it.
4. What are your plans for the summer?
a I'm going to take an English
course.
b I'll take an English course.
planned action in
the future
planned action in
the future
13. Which sentence is more common in
everyday conversation?
3. Who wants to do it?
a It has already been decided.
I'll do it.
b It's already been decided. I'm
going to do it.
4. What are your plans for the summer?
a I'm going to take an English
course.
b I'll take an English course.
planned action in
the future
planned action in
the future
14. Which sentence is more
common in everyday
conversation?
5. I need to catch up with my work.
a So I'm going to work all next
weekend to catch up.
b So I'll work all next weekend
to catch up.
6. I need someone to make a short oral presentation.
a I'm going to do it.
b I'll do it.
planned action in
the future
spontaneous action
15. Which sentence is more
common in everyday
conversation?
7. I'm so tired.
a I think I'm going to bed.
b I think I'll go to bed.
8. Good night.
a I'm going to see you
tomorrow.
b I'll see you tomorrow.
logical consequence
prediction, assumption
16. Which sentence is more common in
everyday conversation?
7. I'm so tired.
a I think I'm going to bed.
b I think I'll go to bed.
8. Good night.
a I'm going to see you
tomorrow.
b I'll see you tomorrow.
logical consequence
prediction, assumption
17. Share your plans with others
Go to the Discussion Board and
share your plans for the summer!
