Expression of Plan in English: Penggunaan would like to dan be going to

Summary

In this Just Speak English Club video, the host explores how to express plans and intentions in English. Viewers learn various ways to ask about someone's plans using 'will,' 'going to,' and 'would like to,' along with the correct verb forms to use in responses. The video explains spontaneous versus premeditated plans, provides examples for each expression, and introduces alternative phrases like 'our plan is to...' and 'why don't we start by...'. A full conversation example demonstrates these expressions in context, making it easier for learners to understand and apply them in real-life situations, enhancing both speaking and comprehension skills.

Takeaways

• 😀 Expression of plans and intentions in English can be asked using various expressions like 'will', 'would like to', 'be going to', or simply 'What is your plan?'.
• 😀 'Will' is used for spontaneous plans or intentions that come to mind in the moment, e.g., 'I will watch a movie.'
• 😀 'Be going to' is used for plans that have been decided in advance, e.g., 'I am going to visit my friend.'
• 😀 When using 'will', 'going to', or 'would like to', remember to use the infinitive verb (the base form of the verb) after these expressions.
• 😀 'Would like to' is used to express desires or plans, such as 'I would like to become an engineer.'
• 😀 The phrase 'Our plan is to' can be used to express a clear plan, e.g., 'Our plan is to finish the homework as soon as possible.'
• 😀 'We are thinking of' is another expression for a plan or intention, like 'We are thinking of going to the beach.'
• 😀 'What we plan to do is' helps to clearly communicate what is being planned, e.g., 'What we plan to do is finish the homework first.'
• 😀 For suggestions, the phrase 'Why don't we...' can be used, e.g., 'Why don’t we start by finishing the homework first?'
• 😀 In the example conversation, 'What will you do next week?' and 'What are you going to do next week?' are both valid ways to ask about someone’s plans, using 'will' and 'be going to' respectively.

Q & A

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

'Will' is typically used for spontaneous plans or decisions made at the moment, while 'going to' is used for pre-planned intentions that were decided beforehand.

What does 'would like to' express in the context of future plans?

'Would like to' is used to express a desire or a more formal intention about something you plan to do, often in a polite or aspirational context.

Can you provide an example of using 'will' for a spontaneous plan?

Sure! For example, 'What will you do next week?' and the response could be 'I will watch some movies.' This shows a spontaneous decision, not previously planned.

How should we use 'be going to' in a sentence about future plans?

'Be going to' is used when the speaker has already planned or decided to do something. For example, 'What are you going to do next week?' and the response could be 'I am going to visit my friend.'

What is the grammatical structure for using 'be going to' in a sentence?

The structure is: Subject + To Be (am/are/is) + Going to + Base Verb. For example, 'I am going to go to the park tomorrow.'

What does the phrase 'Our plan is to...' imply in terms of future planning?

The phrase 'Our plan is to...' indicates a well-thought-out, deliberate intention to do something in the future. For example, 'Our plan is to finish the homework as soon as possible.'

How is 'would like to' different from 'will' in expressing plans?

'Would like to' is more about expressing desires or wishes, while 'will' is used for a decision made to perform an action, especially if it's spontaneous.

In what situations is it appropriate to use 'What is your plan for next week?'

'What is your plan for next week?' is a general way to ask someone about their intended activities or commitments in the near future, suitable for both casual and formal conversations.

Why might someone use the phrase 'Why don’t we start by...' in a conversation?

The phrase 'Why don’t we start by...' is often used to suggest an action or plan, particularly when guiding the conversation towards a solution or first step. For example, 'Why don’t we start by finishing the homework first?'

How does the phrase 'What we plan to do is...' differ from simply asking 'What will you do?'

'What we plan to do is...' is more formal and outlines a clear, organized future action, whereas 'What will you do?' is a more general or spontaneous inquiry.