Will vs Be Going To | Perbedaan dan Cara Penggunaannya | Belajar Bahasa Inggris

Summary

This video explains the difference between 'will' and 'be going to' in English, specifically in future tense usage. It breaks down how 'will' is used for spontaneous decisions, predictions, facts, and promises, while 'be going to' is used for pre-planned actions and predictions based on current evidence. Examples are provided to illustrate both concepts, including expressions like 'I'm hungry, I will have rice' and 'The sky is getting darker, it's going to rain.' The video aims to help viewers understand these key distinctions to use them accurately in conversation.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Will' is used for spontaneous decisions, e.g., 'I'm hungry, I will have rice.'
• 😀 'Will' can express predictions based on personal opinion, e.g., 'I think Indonesia will win the World Cup next year.'
• 😀 'Will' is used to describe facts that are certain to happen in the future, e.g., 'The Sun will rise tomorrow.'
• 😀 'Will' is used to make promises for future actions, e.g., 'I will come to your house tonight.'
• 😀 'Be going to' is used for actions that have been planned beforehand, e.g., 'We are going to Jakarta next week.'
• 😀 'Be going to' is used for predictions based on current evidence, e.g., 'The sky is getting dark; it's going to rain.'
• 😀 'Will' is often used in situations where there's no clear plan or evidence supporting the future action.
• 😀 'Be going to' indicates a pre-existing plan or arrangement, unlike 'will,' which is often spontaneous.
• 😀 The word 'will' is typically used when the speaker makes a quick decision or has no strong evidence for a future event.
• 😀 'Be going to' is more appropriate when a prediction is based on observable signs or current circumstances.
• 😀 Both 'will' and 'be going to' can be translated as 'akan' in Indonesian, but their usage depends on context and the certainty of the event.

Q & A

What are the two main ways to express future actions in English?

The two main ways to express future actions in English are using 'will' and 'be going to'. Both are translated as 'akan' in Indonesian, but they are used differently in certain contexts.

When is 'will' used to express a spontaneous decision?

'Will' is used when a decision is made quickly or spontaneously, based on an immediate situation. For example: 'I’m hungry, I will have rice.'

How is 'will' used to make a personal prediction?

'Will' is used to express a personal prediction based on the speaker’s opinion. For example: 'I think Indonesia will win the World Cup next year.'

Can 'will' be used to state a fact about the future? Provide an example.

Yes, 'will' is used to state a fact about the future. For example: 'The sun will rise tomorrow.' This is a universal truth.

How does 'will' work when making a promise?

'Will' is also used to make a promise. For example: 'I will come to your house tonight.' This shows an intention or commitment to fulfill a promise.

What is the function of 'be going to' when it refers to a planned action?

'Be going to' is used when the speaker has already planned or decided on an action. For example: 'You’re going to go to Jakarta next week.' This indicates prior planning.

How is 'be going to' used to make predictions based on current facts?

'Be going to' is used for predictions that are based on present evidence. For example: 'The sky is getting darker, it’s going to rain.' This prediction is based on the observable change in the weather.

Can 'will' and 'be going to' both be used to talk about the future?

Yes, both 'will' and 'be going to' can be used to talk about future events. However, 'will' is more commonly used for spontaneous decisions, predictions, facts, or promises, while 'be going to' is used for plans or predictions based on current conditions.

What is the key difference between 'will' and 'be going to' when predicting future events?

'Will' is used for personal predictions based on opinion or without strong evidence, while 'be going to' is used when predictions are based on present observable facts.

In what type of situations should you avoid using 'be going to'?

'Be going to' should not be used for decisions made spontaneously or predictions without clear evidence. In such cases, 'will' is more appropriate.