Simple future – Going to - Brasil Escola

Summary

In this English lesson, Richard teaches the Simple Future tense using 'going to.' He explains the structure, which includes the verb 'to be,' 'going to,' and the main verb. The lesson covers how to form affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences, providing examples to illustrate each point. Richard also discusses when to use 'going to,' highlighting its use for expressing imminent events, planned actions, and future intentions. The session concludes with a call to action for viewers to like the video and follow on social media for more updates.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on the Simple Future tense in English, specifically using 'going to.'
• 😀 The Simple Future can be formed using either 'will' or 'going to.'
• 😀 The structure for sentences with 'going to' includes the verb 'to be,' followed by 'going to,' and then the main verb.
• 😀 An example of the structure is: 'I'm going to visit you next week.'
• 😀 The colloquial contraction of 'going to' is 'gonna.'
• 😀 Negative sentences are formed by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be,' e.g., 'They are not going to buy a house next year.'
• 😀 In questions, the verb 'to be' precedes the subject, such as in 'Are they going to buy a house next year?'
• 😀 'Going to' can express a near future event, as in 'Look at the clouds; it's going to rain soon.'
• 😀 It can also indicate planned actions, like 'Ana is going to open her business next month.'
• 😀 Additionally, 'going to' expresses future intentions, for instance, 'I'm going to sell my car.'

Q & A

What is the main topic of Richard's English lesson?

The main topic is the Simple Future tense, specifically focusing on the structure using 'going to'.

What are the two structures for forming the Simple Future tense in English?

The Simple Future can be formed using either the auxiliary verb 'will' or the phrase 'going to'.

What is the structure for forming sentences with 'going to' in the Simple Future tense?

The structure includes the verb 'to be', followed by 'going to', and then the main verb.

Can you give an example of a sentence using 'gonna'?

An example is 'I'm gonna visit you next week', which is a colloquial contraction of 'going to'.

How do you form negative sentences in the Simple Future tense with 'going to'?

To form negative sentences, add 'not' after the verb 'to be'. For example, 'They are not going to buy a house next year.'

What is the correct order for forming interrogative sentences with 'going to'?

In interrogative sentences, the verb 'to be' comes before the subject, followed by 'going to' and the main verb. For example, 'Are they going to buy a house next year?'

When should we use 'going to' to express the future?

We use 'going to' to express a near future event, plans, or future intentions.

What does the example 'Look at the clouds, it's going to rain soon' illustrate?

This example shows the use of 'going to' to indicate a future event that is likely to happen soon.

How can 'going to' indicate a plan or intention?

For example, saying 'Ana is going to open her business next month' indicates a planned future action.

What did Richard encourage viewers to do at the end of the lesson?

Richard encouraged viewers to like the video, access links in the description, follow on social media, and join the next lesson.