1. آموزشگاه زبان انگلیسی دخترانه تسنیم محمودآباد
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH
VISION1,LESSON 1
Will vs. be going to
By: T. Nikou (MA in TEFL)
آموزشگاه زبان انگلیسی دخترانه تسنیم محمودآباد

2. ‘Will’ or ‘be going to’? 1. A: We don’t have any bread.
B: Really? I ___ get some from the shop then.
2. A: Why do you need to buy two tickets?
B: We ________ visit our mother in Mashhad next month.
3. A: I’m really cold.
B: I ____________ close the door, then.
4. A: What are your plans after you finish university?
B: I __________ work in a hospital in Lamerd.
5. (The phone rings)
A: I ______________ get it!

3. Answers: 1. A: We don’t have any bread
B: Really? I’ll get some from the shop then.
2. A: Why do you need to buy two tickets?
B: We're going to visit our mother in Mohr next month.
3. A: I’m really cold.
B: I’ll close the door, then.
4. A: What are your plans after you finish university ?
B: I’m going to work in a hospital in Lamerd.
5. (The phone rings)
A: I’ll get it!

4. When to use will:
1. when there is no plan and decision is made at the time of speaking.
2. making a prediction about the future.

5. I will send you an email when I get home.

6. A: I'm very hungry. B: I'll get you some food.

7. A: The phone is ringing. B: I will get it.

8. We use "will" for prediction in the remote future
A: How is he, doctor? B: Don’t worry. He will get better. A: The bridge is not so safe. B: Yes. One day it will break down.

9. When to use to be going to:
1. when there is a plan or intention to do something before speaking.
2. when we make a prediction about the future based on present evidence.

10. We are going to go to a picnic next week.

11. They are going to visit their grandparents tomorrow.

12. They are going to drive to Tehran.

13. A: Who is going to bake a cake? B: Peter is going to bake a cake.

14. 1. We use "going to" to talk about a planned activity for future
1. We use "going to" to talk about a planned activity for future. A: There is a good movie in the cinema tonight. B: Yes. I know. I am going to watch it.

15. 2. We use "will" when we decide to do something at the time of speaking.
A: What would you like to drink, sir? B: I will drink a glass of milk, please.

16. A: you have left the door open. B: Oh, sorry? I will go and close it.

17. 3. We use "going to" for prediction in the near future
3. We use "going to" for prediction in the near future. The speaker is sure because there are signs about it. He is driving carelessly. He is going to have a car crash.

18. A: What is the problem. B: I don’t feel well
A: What is the problem? B: I don’t feel well. I think I'm going to have a flu!

19. A: It is very cloudy today. B: It is going to rain.

20. We use "will" for requests, invitations and offers
We use "will" for requests, invitations and offers. Will you shut the door, please? (Request)
Will you come to the cinema with me? (Invitation)
That bag looks very heavy. I will help you. (Offer)

21. "Will" to Express a Promise
I will call you when I get home.
I will help you when I get rich.

22. 6. We use "will" to express promise, not going to
I won't go to Tang-e-Mohr at nights.
7. We use "will" for threat.
Study hard or you will fail. Give me all your money or I will kill you.

23. Will + infinitive
Be going to + infinitive
A decision at the moment of speaking: Julie: There's no milk . John: Really? I will go and get some.
A decision before the moment of speaking: Julie: There's no milk. John: I know. I'm going to go and get some when this TV programme finishes.
A prediction based on opinion: I think the Conservatives will win the next election.
A prediction based on something we can see (or hear) now: The Conservatives are going to win the election. They already have most of the votes.
A future fact: The sun will rise tomorrow.
For promises / requests / refusals / offers: I'll help you tomorrow, if you like.

24. Match the right solution with the problem.
1. I cut my finger a) I’ll close the window.
2. Its very cold here b) I’ll put a plaster on it.
3. The animal is injured c) I’ll help him in English.
4. I have a headache d) I’ll bake a cake for you.
5. I’m thirsty e) I’ll get you some water.
6. He's not good at English f) I’ll get you an aspirin.
7. I’m hungry g) I’ll take care of it.

25. 1. On Monday morning he is going to go to college.
2. On Monday evening he is
3. On Tuesday

26. Put the correct words into the sentences Will going won’t not going
Will - Going to
Put the correct words into the sentences
Will going won’t not going
1. I’m _______________ to college today.
2. I’m _______ to college today because it’s raining.
3. Hasan ________ be at work today. He’s sick.
4. Next week we are __________ on holiday.
5. I _____ see you next week. bye.
6. I’m _________ shopping tomorrow.
7. We are ____ shopping in Bazar-e-Vakil at the weekend.
8. The doctor ______ see you at 5 o’clock.
9. I ________help you draw the cat.