A2 · Elementar Capítulo 7

Looking Ahead: Plans and Suggestions

4 Regras totais
46 exemplos
5 min
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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'.
Design your tomorrow, one sentence at a time.

O que você vai aprender

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!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: describe your weekend plans using 'going to'.
  2. 2
    By the end you will be able to: choose between 'will' and 'going to' based on the situation.
  3. 3
    By the end you will be able to: make group suggestions with 'let's'.

Guia do capítulo

Overview

Learning to talk about what’s coming next is a huge step in becoming a more confident English speaker. This chapter is all about giving you the tools to share your future plans and make fun suggestions, moving you smoothly into more advanced conversations. As an A2 English grammar learner, you’re ready to start using phrases like going to to discuss your intentions and express simple predictions.
Imagine being able to tell a new friend about your weekend plans or what you hope to do next year! This is where English looking ahead: plans and suggestions really comes to life.
You’ll also discover how to use 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.
Get ready to express your exciting plans and ideas with confidence!

How This Grammar Works

Talking about the future in English primarily uses two main structures: 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.
First, 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!
It is going to rain.
You can see the signs now. Remember, it’s always
be" (am, is, are) + going to + base verb.
Next, we use 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 tomorrow
or
I promise I will help you.
Finally, for making suggestions and inviting others to join an activity, we use "Let's.
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. 1✗ We are going to going to the beach.
✓ We are going to go to the beach.
*Explanation:* The 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. 1✗ I will study for the exam, I already bought the books.
✓ I am going to study for the exam, I already bought the books.
*Explanation:* Buying the books shows a prior plan or intention. Will would imply a sudden decision or a general prediction without this evidence.
  1. 1✗ Let's to eat something.
✓ Let's eat something.
*Explanation:* "Let's
is followed directly by the base form of the verb, without
to."

Real Conversations

A

A

Hey, what are you going to do this weekend?
B

B

I haven't decided yet, but I think I will visit my sister.
A

A

Oh, nice! Let's grab coffee on Sunday morning?
B

B

Sounds good! I'll text you.
A

A

Look, the bus is here!
B

B

Oh, great! I will get on. Thanks for letting me know.
A

A

No problem. I am going to wait for the next one.
B

B

Okay, see you later!

Quick FAQ

Q

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.

Use
will
for general predictions or guesses without current evidence, such as
I think it will be a good year."

Q

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.

Q

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 than
I'm going to go to the shop later,
which suggests a settled plan. For firm plans,
going to" is clearer.

Q

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

Native English speakers fluidly switch between 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.
"Let's" is universally friendly and commonly used across all informal social situations, from suggesting a movie to proposing a new project. There are no significant regional differences in the core usage of these forms; they are standard across all English-speaking countries.

Exemplos-chave (8)

1

I am going to study for my exam tonight.

Vou estudar para o meu exame hoje à noite.

Going to: Planos e Intenções Futuras
2

She is going to visit her grandparents next month.

Ela vai visitar os avós dela no próximo mês.

Going to: Planos e Intenções Futuras
3

The phone's ringing! I'll get it.

O telefone está tocando! Eu atendo.

Futuro com 'Will': Escolhas Rápidas e Palpites
4

I think it will be a great party.

Eu acho que vai ser uma ótima festa.

Futuro com 'Will': Escolhas Rápidas e Palpites
5

I'll have the avocado toast, please.

Vou querer a torrada de abacate, por favor.

Futuro em Inglês: Will vs. Going To
6

I'm going to watch the new season of Wednesday tonight.

Vou assistir à nova temporada de Wandinha hoje à noite.

Futuro em Inglês: Will vs. Going To
7

Hey, it's a beautiful day! Let's go to the park.

Ei, está um dia lindo! Vamos ao parque.

Fazendo sugestões com "Let's"
8

The movie starts soon. Let's hurry!

O filme começa logo. Vamos nos apressar!

Fazendo sugestões com "Let's"

Dicas e truques (4)

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Não Esqueça o 'Be'!

Sempre lembre de incluir a forma correta do verbo 'to be' (am, is, ou are) antes do 'going to'. É tipo o motor que impulsiona a frase!
I am going to
,
She is going to
,
They are going to
.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Going to: Planos e Intenções Futuras
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Fique de Olho nas Contrações

Em conversas rápidas, você quase sempre vai ouvir 'I'll', 'you'll', 'he'll', etc., em vez das formas completas. Pratique falar em voz alta para se acostumar! "I'll be there soon."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro com 'Will': Escolhas Rápidas e Palpites
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Teste do 'Agora Mesmo'

Pense que você está num restaurante e decide o que pedir. Se você estalar os dedos e pensar 'Acabei de decidir!', use will. "I'll have the avocado toast."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Inglês: Will vs. Going To
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Mantenha curto e simples

Quer fazer uma sugestão rápida? "Let's
é perfeito para isso, vá direto ao ponto sem enrolar.
Let's talk."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Fazendo sugestões com "Let's"

Vocabulário-chave (6)

intention a plan or aim spontaneous done without planning predict to say what will happen suggestion an idea for a plan tomorrow the day after today decide to make a choice

Real-World Preview

coffee

Planning the Weekend

Review Summary

  • Subject + am/is/are + going to + verb
  • Subject + will + verb
  • Let's + verb

Erros comuns

You must include the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) before 'going to'. Without it, the sentence is incomplete.

Wrong: I going to swim.
Correto: I am going to swim.

After 'Let's', use the base form of the verb without 'to'.

Wrong: Let's to go.
Correto: Let's go.

Modal verbs like 'will' are followed by the base verb directly. Do not use 'to'.

Wrong: I will to see you.
Correto: I will see you.

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'.

Continue to: Connecting Ideas and Asking for Details

Prática rápida (10)

Escolha a forma correta para completar a decisão espontânea.

The phone is ringing. I ___ it!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: will answer
Esta é uma decisão espontânea feita no momento em que o telefone tocou, então 'will answer' está correto. 'Am going to answer' implica um plano prévio.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro com 'Will': Escolhas Rápidas e Palpites

Escolha a forma correta para completar a sugestão.

It's getting late. Let's ___ home.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: go
Depois de "Let's
, sempre usamos a forma base do verbo, sem
to ou -ing. Então, Let's go" está correto.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Fazendo sugestões com "Let's"

Escolha a forma correta para completar a frase.

My friends ___ to watch a new movie tonight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: are going
Como o sujeito é 'My friends' (plural), usamos 'are'. A estrutura é 'Subject + be + going to + base verb'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Going to: Planos e Intenções Futuras

Encontre e corrija o erro na frase.

Find and fix the mistake:

I think it will to rain later.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I think it will rain later.
Depois de 'will', sempre usamos a forma base do verbo, sem 'to'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro com 'Will': Escolhas Rápidas e Palpites

Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta de 'be going to'.

We ___ (travel) to Japan next summer. We already bought the tickets!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: are going to travel
Como os ingressos já foram comprados, é um plano firme, então usamos 'be going to'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Inglês: Will vs. Going To

Encontre e corrija o erro na frase.

Find and fix the mistake:

Let's to meet at the library for our project.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's meet at the library for our project.
A palavra to nunca deve ser usada imediatamente após "Let's. A estrutura correta é Let's + verbo base".

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Fazendo sugestões com "Let's"

Encontre e corrija o erro.

Find and fix the mistake:

Look! That car will crash into the wall!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Look! That car is going to crash into the wall!
Usamos 'be going to' para previsões quando temos evidências físicas claras (o carro indo em direção à parede).

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Inglês: Will vs. Going To

Encontre e corrija o erro na frase.

Find and fix the mistake:

She going to learn Spanish next year.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She is going to learn Spanish next year.
O verbo 'to be' ('is' para 'She') está faltando. A estrutura correta é 'Subject + be + going to + base verb'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Going to: Planos e Intenções Futuras

Qual frase usa 'will' corretamente para uma promessa?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I will help you with your homework.
'Will' é usado aqui para fazer uma promessa ou uma oferta de ajuda. 'Am going to help' implicaria que era um plano pré-arranjado, não uma oferta.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro com 'Will': Escolhas Rápidas e Palpites

Qual frase está correta para uma decisão feita na hora?

You see a friend carrying a lot of books. You say:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'll help you!
Usamos 'will' para ofertas e decisões espontâneas feitas no momento em que você fala.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Futuro em Inglês: Will vs. Going To

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Perguntas comuns (6)

'Going to' é principalmente para planos que você já fez ou previsões baseadas em evidências presentes. 'Will' é frequentemente para decisões espontâneas feitas no momento da fala, promessas, ou previsões gerais sem evidências específicas. Pense em 'going to' como 'pré-decidido' e 'will' como 'decidido agora'. Por exemplo, você diria "I'm going to cook dinner tonight se planejou, mas I'll order pizza" se decidiu de última hora.
Sim, com certeza! O tempo não importa tanto quanto a intenção. Você pode dizer "I'm going to retire in 20 years
(um plano de longo prazo) ou
I'm going to grab a coffee in 5 minutes
(um plano de curto prazo). O essencial é que o plano exista. Por exemplo,
She's going to become a doctor someday."
A estrutura básica é 'Sujeito + will + forma base do verbo'. Por exemplo, I will eat ou She will study.
Para frases negativas, use 'Sujeito + will not + forma base do verbo'. A contração comum é 'won't', então "I won't go ou They won't come".
Normalmente não para conversas do dia a dia. Se você diz 'I will go to the gym tomorrow', parece mais uma promessa para si mesmo do que um evento agendado. Use 'going to' para planos, tipo 'I'm going to the gym tomorrow'.
Sim, está correto, mas soa repetitivo. No dia a dia, os nativos geralmente dizem 'I'm going to the store' (Present Continuous) em vez de 'I'm going to go to the store'.
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