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Outside the classroom, September 25, 2013

Future with Going to - function

The use of 'going to' to refer to future events suggests a very strong association with the present. The time is not important - it is later than now, but the attitude is that the event depends on a present situation, that we know about. So it is used:

   to refer to our plans and intentions:

We're going to move to London next year. (= the plan is in our minds now.)

   to make predictions based on present evidence:

Look at those clouds - it's going to pour with rain! (= It's clear from what I can see now.)

Examples

   We are going to the beach tomorrow.

   She is going to the ballet tonight.

   Are you going to the party tomorrow night?

 

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