Futuro GOING TO en inglés - Explicación en español | Clases inglés

Summary

In this educational video, Francisco teaches the 'going to' future tense in English. He explains the structure of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences, using the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by 'going to' and the main verb. Francisco provides clear examples and encourages practice with various exercises. The lesson focuses on understanding how to express near-future plans or events in English, using simple sentence structures. The video offers both explanations in English and Spanish, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Takeaways

• 😀 The future tense with 'Going to' is formed by using the verb 'to be' in the present tense (am/is/are) followed by 'going to' and the main verb.
• 😀 In affirmative sentences, the structure is: [Subject] + [Verb 'to be'] + 'going to' + [Main verb]. Example: 'You are going to work tonight.'
• 😀 To form negative sentences, add 'not' between the verb 'to be' and 'going to'. Example: 'You are not going to work tonight.'
• 😀 Interrogative sentences are created by moving the verb 'to be' to the beginning of the sentence. Example: 'Are you going to work tonight?'
• 😀 The verb 'to be' must agree with the subject: 'I am', 'You are', 'He/She/It is', 'We/They are'.
• 😀 The main verb in a 'going to' sentence must be in its base form (infinitive) without 'to'. Example: 'She is going to take the taxi.'
• 😀 Shortened forms like 'aren't' for 'are not' and 'isn't' for 'is not' are commonly used in casual speech.
• 😀 The negative form can be used in both formal and informal contexts, e.g., 'She is not going to take the taxi.'
• 😀 The interrogative form can be used to ask questions about future actions, e.g., 'Are you going to work tonight?'
• 😀 The script provides multiple examples for practice with different subjects and verbs to reinforce understanding of the structure.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is teaching the use of the future tense in English using 'going to,' and explaining how it differs from 'will.'

How is the future tense formed using 'going to'?

The future tense with 'going to' is formed by using the present tense of the verb 'to be' (am, are, is) followed by 'going to' and then the main verb. For example, 'I am going to study.'

What are the correct forms of the verb 'to be' for each pronoun?

The verb 'to be' is conjugated as follows: 'I am,' 'you are,' 'he/she/it is,' and 'we/they are.'

How is a negative sentence formed using 'going to'?

A negative sentence is formed by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be.' For example, 'I am not going to work tonight.'

How would you form an interrogative sentence using 'going to'?

To form an interrogative sentence, the verb 'to be' is moved to the beginning of the sentence. For example, 'Are you going to work tonight?'

What is the structure for an affirmative sentence with 'going to'?

The structure for an affirmative sentence is: 'Subject + to be (am/are/is) + going to + verb.' For example, 'She is going to take the taxi.'

How is the contraction for 'are not' formed in informal speech?

In informal speech, 'are not' can be contracted to 'aren't.' For example, 'You aren't going to work tonight.'

Can 'going to' be used for both future plans and predictions?

'Going to' is primarily used to talk about planned actions or events that are about to happen. It can also be used for predictions based on current evidence, such as 'It's going to rain.'

What is the difference between 'going to' and 'will' when talking about the future?

'Going to' is often used for planned actions or events that are about to happen, while 'will' is generally used for spontaneous decisions, promises, or predictions without prior plans.

What are some examples of questions that can be formed using 'going to'?

Examples of questions using 'going to' include: 'Are you going to work tonight?' and 'Is she going to the supermarket later?'