Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of talking about your future and making plans with friends.
- Express your personal intentions using 'going to'.
- Make spontaneous decisions using 'will'.
- Propose activities to others using 'let's'.
배울 내용
Ready to talk about your future? This chapter will help you share your exciting plans using going to and make fun suggestions with "Let's." Soon you'll be chatting about what's next with confidence!
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Going to: 미래 계획 및 의도미리 정한 '계획'이나 지금 보이는 '증거'로 예측할 때
going to를 써요. -
'Will'을 사용한 미래: 즉흥적인 선택과 추측
will은spontaneous actions,quick predictions, 그리고offers를 할 때 마스터해야 할 핵심이에요.on-the-spot으로 생각하세요! -
미래 시제: Will과 Going To의 차이점갑자기 떠오른 생각이나 약속에는
will을 쓰고, 이미 세운 계획이나 확실한 증거가 있는 예측에는be going to를 쓴다고 생각하면 돼요. -
"Let's"를 사용하여 제안하기친구에게 뭔가 같이 하자고 제안할 때 "Let's«를 써보세요. 정말 쉽고 직접적인 »suggestion« 표현이에요! »Let's«, »simple«, »direct"
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: describe your weekend plans using 'going to'.
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By the end you will be able to: choose between 'will' and 'going to' based on the situation.
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By the end you will be able to: make group suggestions with 'let's'.
챕터 가이드
Overview
going to to discuss your intentions and express simple predictions.will for those spontaneous decisions or quick guesses about the future. And for those moments when you want to invite others to join in, mastering "Let's" for suggestions will make your interactions much more engaging. This guide will help you connect your current thoughts to future actions, ensuring you can participate in everyday chats about what's happening soon.How This Grammar Works
going to and will, each with its own specific use. We also have a fantastic, friendly way to make suggestions: "Let's." Let's break them down.going to is your go-to (pun intended!) for discussing plans and intentions that you’ve already thought about. When you say, I am going to visit my parents next month,it shows this is a pre-arranged plan, not a sudden idea. It also works for predictions based on current evidence: "Look at those dark clouds!
You can see the signs now. Remember, it’s alwaysbe" (am, is, are) + going to + base verb.
will for spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking or for general predictions and promises without strong current evidence. For instance, if someone asks, What would you like to drink?and you haven't thought about it, you might say,
I will have a coffee, please.This is a quick decision. You also use
will for simple predictions or promises: I think it will be sunny tomorrowor
I promise I will help you.
This is a concise and friendly way to say Let us.
It’s always followed by the base form of the verb:Let's go to the park!
or Let's watch a movie tonight." It’s perfect for social situations and showing you want to do something together. Understanding these differences is key for clear communication about A2 English grammar futures.
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ We are going to going to the beach.
to in going to is part of the structure for future plans, it's not the verb to go. You still need the main verb after it.- 1✗ I will study for the exam, I already bought the books.
Will would imply a sudden decision or a general prediction without this evidence.- 1✗ Let's to eat something.
is followed directly by the base form of the verb, withoutto."
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Quick FAQ
When should I use going to instead of will for predictions?
Use going to when your prediction is based on something you can see or feel now, like "It's so cloudy, it's going to rain.
Usewill
for general predictions or guesses without current evidence, such asI think it will be a good year."
Is "Let's" always polite?
Yes, "Let's is generally a polite and inclusive way to make a suggestion. It implies we should
or we could," inviting others to join in a friendly manner.
Can I use will for plans too?
While you sometimes hear "I'll go to the shop later,
it often implies a less firm or more spontaneous decision thanI'm going to go to the shop later,
which suggests a settled plan. For firm plans,going to" is clearer.
Are these structures used in both speaking and writing?
Absolutely! These structures for English looking ahead: plans and suggestions are fundamental for both spoken and written communication at the A2 level and beyond.
Cultural Context
will and going to depending on the context of spontaneity versus pre-planning. You’ll find going to is very common in everyday conversation for discussing weekend plans or intentions. Will pops up often for offers, promises, and instant decisions.주요 예문 (8)
I'm going to watch the new season of Wednesday tonight.
오늘 밤에 웬즈데이 새 시즌 볼 거예요.
미래 시제: Will과 Going To의 차이점팁과 요령 (4)
Be 동사를 잊지 마세요!
I am going to,
She is going to,
They are going to처럼요.
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지금 막 결정했어! 테스트
짧고 간결하게 말해요
핵심 어휘 (6)
Real-World Preview
Planning the Weekend
Review Summary
- Subject + am/is/are + going to + verb
- Subject + will + verb
- Let's + verb
자주 하는 실수
You must include the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) before 'going to'. Without it, the sentence is incomplete.
After 'Let's', use the base form of the verb without 'to'.
Modal verbs like 'will' are followed by the base verb directly. Do not use 'to'.
이 챕터의 규칙 (4)
Next Steps
You have mastered the future tense! Keep practicing by saying your plans out loud every morning.
Write your schedule for next week using 'going to'.
빠른 연습 (10)
We ___ (travel) to Japan next summer. We already bought the tickets!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 미래 시제: Will과 Going To의 차이점
Find and fix the mistake:
Look! That car will crash into the wall!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 미래 시제: Will과 Going To의 차이점
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Will'을 사용한 미래: 즉흥적인 선택과 추측
My friends ___ to watch a new movie tonight.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Going to: 미래 계획 및 의도
Find and fix the mistake:
She going to learn Spanish next year.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Going to: 미래 계획 및 의도
The phone is ringing. I ___ it!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Will'을 사용한 미래: 즉흥적인 선택과 추측
It's getting late. Let's ___ home.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: "Let's"를 사용하여 제안하기
Find and fix the mistake:
I think it will to rain later.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Will'을 사용한 미래: 즉흥적인 선택과 추측
Find and fix the mistake:
Let's to meet at the library for our project.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: "Let's"를 사용하여 제안하기
You see a friend carrying a lot of books. You say:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 미래 시제: Will과 Going To의 차이점
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자주 묻는 질문 (6)
I will eat 또는 She will study와 같이 쓰이죠.
