Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'be going to' for plans you made before speaking and predictions based on clear evidence you can see right now.
- Use 'am/is/are' + 'going to' + base verb for plans (e.g., I am going to travel).
- Use it for predictions when you see evidence (e.g., Look at those clouds! It's going to rain).
- In negative sentences, put 'not' after the 'be' verb (e.g., They are not going to come).
Overview
I'm going to do that on Sunday라고 생각하고 계신가요? 아니면 항공권 특가를 훑어보며 혼잣말로 I am going to visit Tokyo next year라고 속삭이고 있나요? 그렇다면 여러분은 이미 영어에서 가장 필수적인 도구 중 하나를 사용하고 있는 것입니다.going to 구조는 여러분 미래의 설계자입니다. 우리는 계획이나 확실한 의도가 있을 때 이것을 사용합니다. 갑작스러운 아이디어처럼 느껴지는 will과 달리, going to는 여러분이 이미 생각해 둔 일들에 대해 말할 때 씁니다.I'll have a coffee와 이미 캘린더에 약속이 있는 I'm going to meet a friend for coffee의 차이입니다. 이 가이드에서는 친구에게 문자 보내기부터 넷플릭스 정주행 계획까지, 현실 세계에서 이 패턴이 어떻게 작동하는지 알아볼 것입니다. 친근하고 흔하며, 실제 사람들이 자신의 삶에 대해 이야기하는 방식입니다.How This Grammar Works
going to를 다리(교량)라고 생각해보세요. 다리의 한쪽은 현재 순간이고, 다른 한쪽은 미래입니다. 이 문법 포인트는 미래 행동의 '씨앗'이 현재에 존재하기 때문에 이 둘을 연결합니다.be 동사의 현재형(am, is, are)을 사용합니다. 또한 눈앞에 증거가 확실히 보일 때 예측을 위해서도 사용됩니다.He's going to fall!이라고 말할 것입니다. 지금 증거가 보이기 때문이죠. 추측하는 것이 아니라, 현재 상황이 무엇으로 이어지고 있는지 보고하는 것입니다.
Formation Pattern
going to 문장을 만드는 것은 샌드위치를 조립하는 것과 비슷합니다. 특정 순서대로 레이어를 쌓아야 합니다.
be 동사의 올바른 형태를 더합니다 (am, is, are).
going to를 더합니다.
Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | I am going to travel. |
여행할 거예요. |
| Negative | She is not going to call. |
그녀는 전화하지 않을 거예요. |
| Question | Are you going to help? |
도와줄 건가요? |
| Short Form | They're going to win. |
그들은 이길 거예요. |
Politeness Levels
- **Formal
** I am going to attend the meeting. (이메일이나 Zoom 면접).
- **Informal
** I'm going to grab a burger. (친구들 사이).
- **Casual
** I'm gonna watch a movie. (문자나 대화에서만! 시험에서는 안 돼요).
Memory Trick
'3단계 플랜'을 기억하세요: Be(상태) + Going(움직임) + To [Verb](목적지). 여러분의 인생을 위한 GPS와 같습니다!
When To Use It
going to가 가장 빛나는 순간은 세 가지입니다. 첫째: 계획과 의도. 말하기 '전'에 결정한 모든 것들입니다.I'm going to see Coldplay. 둘째: 증거가 있는 예측. 무언가 일어날 것 같은 상황을 보고 있을 때입니다.It's going to rain. 여러분은 예언자가 아니라 창밖을 보고 있는 것뿐입니다. 셋째: 현대적인 소셜 맥락.I'm going to post this on Instagram이라고 하거나, 게임 중에 I'm going to heal you라고 하는 상황입니다. 상황이 뻔히 보이거나 조금이라도 생각을 해 둔 일이라면 going to가 정답입니다.
Common Mistakes
be 동사를 잊어버리는 것입니다. I going to eat라고 하지 말고 I am going to eat라고 하세요. 또 다른 실수는 to 다음에 잘못된 동사 형태를 쓰는 것입니다. 항상 원형을 쓰세요. I'm going to buy이지 buying이 아닙니다. 또한 이미 세워둔 계획에 will을 쓰지 않도록 주의하세요. 상사에게 I will go on holiday라고 하면 방금 막 결정한 것처럼 들려 당황하게 만들 수 있습니다! 그리고 going to go의 경우, 많은 원어민들이 줄여서 I'm going to the store라고만 말합니다.Contrast With Similar Patterns
going to와 will 중 무엇을 고를까요? 식당에서: 주문하는 순간 결정했다면 I'll have the steak(즉흥적). 3일 전부터 온라인 메뉴를 보고 결정했다면 I'm going to have the steak(계획적).Quick FAQ
면접에서 gonna를 써도 되나요?
안 하는 게 좋습니다. 프로페셔널해 보이려면 I am going to를 사용하세요.
I'm going to go가 맞나요?
네, 완벽하게 맞습니다! 하지만 I'm going to the store가 더 짧고 흔합니다.
Conjugating 'Be Going To'
| Subject | Be Verb | Going To | Base Verb | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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I
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am
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going to
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work
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I am going to work.
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You
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are
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going to
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work
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You are going to work.
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He/She/It
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is
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going to
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work
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She is going to work.
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We
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are
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going to
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work
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We are going to work.
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They
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are
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going to
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work
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They are going to work.
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Informal (Spoken) |
|---|---|---|
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I am going to
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I'm going to
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I'm gonna
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You are going to
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You're going to
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You're gonna
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He is going to
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He's going to
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He's gonna
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We are going to
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We're going to
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We're gonna
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They are going to
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They're going to
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They're gonna
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Meanings
A verb construction used to express a person's intentions or plans for the future, or to predict something that is likely to happen based on present evidence.
Prior Plans
Decisions made before the moment of speaking.
“We are going to visit my grandmother on Saturday.”
“He is going to buy a new car next month.”
Predictions with Evidence
Predicting the future based on what we can see or feel right now.
“Watch out! That vase is going to fall!”
“I feel terrible; I think I'm going to be sick.”
Intentions
Expressing a goal or a desire to do something, even if the specific time isn't set.
“I'm going to be a doctor when I grow up.”
“She's going to learn how to play the guitar someday.”
Reference Table
| 주어 | 긍정문 (+) | 부정문 (-) | 의문문 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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I am going to eat.
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I am not going to eat.
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Am I going to eat?
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You
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You are going to study.
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You are not going to study.
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Are you going to study?
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He/She/It
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He is going to work.
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He is not going to work.
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Is he going to work?
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We
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We are going to visit.
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We are not going to visit.
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Are we going to visit?
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They
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They are going to watch.
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They are not going to watch.
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Are they going to watch?
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
I am going to attend the scheduled meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm going to go to the meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm gonna be at the meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
I'm gonna hit up that meeting tomorrow. (Work/Social)
Going To: 미래 계획 & 의도
구조
- 주어 + BE 동사 I am, You are, She is
- + GOING TO Always 'going to'
- + 동사원형 eat, study, work
사용법
- 계획된 행동 I'm going to travel.
- 의도 She's going to apply.
- 증거 기반 예측 It's going to rain.
핵심어
- Tomorrow I'm going to see them tomorrow.
- Next week/month We're going to move next month.
- Soon It's going to be ready soon.
Going To vs. Will (미래 표현)
미래를 표현할 때 'Going To' 선택하기
이미 세운 계획이나 의도인가요?
지금 보이는 명확한 증거에 기반한 예측인가요?
'Going To'는 언제 사용할까요?
주말 계획
- • I'm going to hike.
- • We're going to watch a movie.
- • She's going to relax.
미래 목표
- • I'm going to learn French.
- • He's going to start a business.
- • They're going to save money.
즉각적인 예측
- • It's going to break!
- • You're going to be late.
- • The food is going to burn.
부정적인 의도
- • I'm not going to eat that.
- • She's not going to come.
- • We're not going to buy it.
수준별 예문
I am going to sleep now.
I am going to sleep now.
She is going to cook dinner.
She is going to cook dinner.
They are going to play.
They are going to play.
Are you going to eat?
Are you going to eat?
We are going to visit London next summer.
We are going to visit London next summer.
It is going to rain soon; look at the sky.
It is going to rain soon; look at the sky.
I'm not going to watch that movie.
I'm not going to watch that movie.
Is he going to buy that phone?
Is he going to buy that phone?
I was going to call you, but my phone died.
I was going to call you, but my phone died.
They're going to have a hard time finishing this project.
They're going to have a hard time finishing this project.
Are you going to be using the car this afternoon?
Are you going to be using the car this afternoon?
She's going to start her own business eventually.
She's going to start her own business eventually.
The economy is going to face significant challenges next year.
The economy is going to face significant challenges next year.
If you don't study, you're going to fail the exam.
If you don't study, you're going to fail the exam.
I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Is this situation ever going to improve?
Is this situation ever going to improve?
The sheer scale of the project is going to necessitate a complete overhaul.
The sheer scale of the project is going to necessitate a complete overhaul.
I'm going to suggest that we postpone the meeting.
I'm going to suggest that we postpone the meeting.
The tension in the room was so thick, you knew something was going to snap.
The tension in the room was so thick, you knew something was going to snap.
Are we really going to pretend that this isn't a problem?
Are we really going to pretend that this isn't a problem?
Such a radical shift in policy is inevitably going to alienate the core electorate.
Such a radical shift in policy is inevitably going to alienate the core electorate.
The protagonist's hubris is clearly going to be his downfall.
The protagonist's hubris is clearly going to be his downfall.
I was just going to observe that the data seems slightly skewed.
I was just going to observe that the data seems slightly skewed.
Whether we like it or not, automation is going to redefine the labor market.
Whether we like it or not, automation is going to redefine the labor market.
혼동하기 쉬운
Both are used for the future. Learners don't know which to pick.
Learners use 'will' for everything future-related.
Learners think 'I am going to the park' is the same as 'I am going to go to the park'.
자주 하는 실수
I going to eat.
I am going to eat.
He is going eat.
He is going to eat.
They are go to play.
They are going to play.
I am going to playing.
I am going to play.
Are you going to buying it?
Are you going to buy it?
She not going to come.
She is not going to come.
I will go to the cinema tomorrow (when planned).
I am going to go to the cinema tomorrow.
I was going to calling you.
I was going to call you.
It will rain! (seeing black clouds)
It is going to rain!
I'm gonna to go.
I'm gonna go.
문장 패턴
I am going to ___ this weekend.
It is going to ___ because ___.
Are you going to ___ or ___?
I was going to ___ but ___.
Real World Usage
I'm gonna be there in 10 mins!
I am going to contribute my skills to your team.
It's going to be a sunny day tomorrow.
We're going to post a new video tonight!
The nurse is going to take your blood pressure.
Are we going to take the train or the bus?
Be 동사를 잊지 마세요!
I am going to,
She is going to,
They are going to처럼요.
즉흥적인 결정에는 쓰지 않아요
친한 사이에서는 'Gonna'를 써보세요
확실한 느낌을 줄 때
going to를 선택하면 좋아요. This is happening! 같은 뉘앙스죠.증거가 있는 예측
Smart Tips
Always reach for 'going to'. It's the 'eyes-on-the-prize' tense.
Use 'going to' to show you're organized and have plans.
Contract the 'be' verb but keep the 'going to' clear until you're very comfortable.
Use 'was going to' to immediately signal that the plan changed.
발음
The 'Gonna' Reduction
In fast, casual speech, 'going to' often sounds like 'gonna'.
The 'Be' Contraction
The 'be' verb is almost always contracted (I'm, You're, He's).
Rising on the main verb
Are you going to GO? ↗
Emphasizing the action in a question.
암기하기
기억법
Remember 'B-G-T': Be verb, Going to, Then the verb.
시각적 연상
Imagine a bridge. On one side is 'Today' (your plan), and on the other side is 'Tomorrow' (the action). 'Going to' is the bridge connecting them.
Rhyme
If you planned it in your head, 'going to' is what is said.
Story
Imagine you are holding a calendar. You point to Saturday and say 'I am going to...'. Then you look out the window at a dark cloud and say 'It is going to...'. The calendar is your plan; the window is your evidence.
Word Web
챌린지
Look around your room. Find one thing that is 'going to' happen in the next 10 minutes (e.g., 'I am going to drink water') and say it out loud.
문화 노트
'Gonna' is extremely common in US pop culture and music, but using it in a formal essay will lower your grade.
British speakers often use 'going to' for immediate intentions, but may use 'shall' for formal offers, which 'going to' cannot do.
In project management, 'going to' is used to signal commitment to a plan.
The 'going to' construction evolved from the literal verb of motion 'to go'.
대화 시작하기
What are you going to do this weekend?
Look at the weather. What do you think is going to happen?
What are you going to do after you finish this course?
If you won the lottery, what are you going to buy first?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
My friends ___ to watch a new movie tonight.
Find and fix the mistake:
She going to learn Spanish next year.
Translate into English: 'Ella va a viajar a Italia el próximo verano.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Score: /3
연습 문제
8 exercisesI ___ (visit) my aunt tomorrow.
Which sentence is correct for a prediction with evidence?
Find and fix the mistake:
They is going to buy a house.
She is going to cook.
A: Are you coming to the party? B: No, I ___.
1. I, 2. He, 3. We
Select the planned action.
___ you going to help me?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI ___ to call my mom after work.
올바른 문장을 고르세요:
이 단어들을 문장으로 배열하세요:
Look at the dark clouds! It ___ to rain very soon.
They am going to travel to Spain.
Translate into English: '¿Vas a estudiar inglés este año?'
주어와 올바른 형태를 연결하세요:
올바른 문장을 고르세요:
We are go to visit our cousins next week.
Translate into English: 'No voy a comprar ese vestido, es demasiado caro.'
이 단어들을 질문으로 배열하세요:
I heard the news. She ___ to get married next spring!
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
No, `gonna` is only for informal speaking and texting. In homework or formal writing, always use `going to`.
Use `going to` for plans made before now. Use `will` for decisions made at this exact moment.
Technically, that is the `Present Continuous`. To make it the `Going To Future`, you should say `I am going to go to the store`.
Move the `be` verb to the start: `Are you going to...?` or `Is he going to...?`
Yes! You can say `I am going to retire in 40 years.` It just means you have the intention now.
It's a natural way to speak faster. The 'to' sound blends into the 'going' sound.
It describes a plan you had in the past that usually didn't happen. `I was going to cook, but I ordered pizza instead.`
Only if you have evidence. If you just 'think' something might happen without proof, use `will`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Ir a + infinitivo
Spanish doesn't need the 'be' verb (am/is/are).
Futur proche (Aller + infinitif)
French doesn't use the 'ing' form of 'aller' in this structure.
Futur I (werden + Infinitiv)
German does not distinguish between 'will' and 'going to'.
〜つもり (~tsumori)
Japanese verbs don't change for the future; the intention is added at the end.
Sa- (prefix) / Sawfa
It doesn't use a 'going' equivalent; it's a purely grammatical marker.
要 (yào) / 打算 (dǎsuàn)
There is no verb conjugation or 'be' verb involved.
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