Using 'Going To' for Future Plans in English

A Weekend in the Countryside

Next weekend, I’m going to visit my grandparents in the countryside. First, I’m going to help my grandmother cook lunch. Then, we will eat together and talk about our week. After that, I’m going to play soccer with my cousins in the afternoon. In the evening, we will watch a movie and eat popcorn. Finally, I’m going to go to sleep early because we will return home the next morning.

Another Example: A Weekend Visit

• Next weekend, I am going to visit my grandparents in the countryside.
• First, I will have breakfast with my parents, and then I am going to go to the countryside.
• When I arrive, I am going to go with my grandfather to see the animals.
• After that, my grandmother will cook a delicious lunch for us.
• In the evening, we are going to watch a movie together.
• Finally, I will go back home on Sunday feeling very happy.

After Finishing My Career

• When I finish my career, I am going to work as a teacher in a good kindergarten.
• First, I will take a short break to spend time with my family.
• Then, I am going to look for a job that I really like.
• After that, I will continue studying to improve my profession and learn new things.
• In a few years, I am going to travel to another country to get more experience.
• Finally, I will buy my own house.

Reading Practice: My Future Plans

Next year, my sister and I (1) are going to start a new course at college. What is my (2) sister going to study? (3) First, she is not going to study English, (4) but she is going to study technology because (5) she loves learning new things. In my case, I (6) am going to work hard to get good grades, and I (7) am going to practice English every day. My best friend (8) is going to help me with my homework.

In the summer, we (9) aren't going to travel to the beach together because she is going to (10) travel in Chillán. But after her trip, we are going to (11) go together to a small cabin near the sea, and we are going to (12) play volleyball every morning. Finally, my brother is going to (13) cook delicious food in the evening, and we are going to (14) have dinner on the sand. It’s going to be an amazing time!

Correct Answers

1. C) are going to
2. C) sister
3. D) First
4. C) but
5. B) she
6. C) am going to
7. A) am going to
8. C) is going to
9. B) aren't going to
10. C) travel
11. C) go
12. B) play
13. B) cook
14. B) have dinner