LESSON 1A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Grammar: Going to

Use:
We use going to + base verb for future plans and decisions made before speaking.

Example:

• I’m going to study tonight.

• We’re going to travel this summer.

Structure

Positive:
Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
→ She is going to visit her aunt.

Negative:
Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb
→ They aren’t going to play.

Question:
Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb?
→ Are you going to study?

Short Answers

Is she going to come?
→ Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.

(Not: Yes, she’s.)

Vocabulary Summary

Places:
museum, exhibition, exhibition centre, seaside, mountains, town centre, sports centre, university

Activities:
go sightseeing, take a trip, travel, visit, meet, cook dinner, buy a camera, get a takeaway, go shopping, watch TV, drive

Time Expressions:
tonight, next week, this summer, this weekend, on Saturday