Going to VS Present Continous

Going to VS Present Continous

1. Going to...

   • When can I use it?
     • You can use it when you are talking about plans or decisions before the time of speaking.
       • Example: Charlie is going to join a club soccer.
     • You can use this future tense to make predictions and talk about beliefs about the future.
       • Example: By 2050 over 70% of the world is going to live in cities.
     • LOOK: You can use this futere tense to talk about intensions.
   • FORM: SUBJECT + AM/IS/ARE + GOING TO + VERB IN SIMPLE FORM + COMPLEMENT

2. Present Continous

   • When can I use it?
     • You can use it when you are talking about an arrangement or appointment.
       • Example: Layla is metting with her mother at 10 ´o clock tomorrow.
     • With this tense you can use different future expressions...
       • For example: Next week, tomorrow, next Monday, etc.
     • You can use the Present Continuos to talk about a definite plan in the future.
       • Example: We are going away for three whole weeks.
   • FORM: Subject + AM/IS/ARE + VERB + ING + COMPLEMENT
   • LOOK: If you are talk about a scheduled event or timetables, then use Present Simple.
     • Example: The plane leaves at 6 am tomorrow.

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