Be (is,am,are) + going to + Verb 1

​Use this format when you want to talk about :

• intention

• plans that are decided before you talk about it

• prediction with strong signs

Intention :

​Situation :
At the moment, Ali is not feeling very well and he thinks he needs to see the doctor to get the needed treatment.

Beno : Ali, are you OK?
Ali : No, I am not. But, I can't leave this report.
As soon as I send this report first, I am going to see the
doctor.

Plans that are decided before you talk about it :

​Situation :
At the moment, Ali is talking to Beno about their holiday plans.

Beno : So, are you ready for the end-of-year holiday?
Ali : Definitely. I can't wait.
Beno : What's your plans?
Ali : Well, I'm going to go to Singapore. It's my first time. I've bought the ticket, booked the hotel, and
also made a list of things I want to do there. Here is my list. What do you think?
Beno : Wow...You are going to go to Universal Studio. Have fun...
...

Prediction with strong signs :

​Situation :
At the moment, the sky is dark. It is usually the sign of rain.

Beno : Look at that clouds!
Ali : Those are cirrus clouds. .
Beno : What does it mean?
Ali : It means that it is going to rain soon.
Beno : Oh, no. I forgot my raincoat.
Ali : Well, then , .....

Will + Verb 1

​Use this format when you want to talk about :

• sudden decision

• promise

• offer

• prediction

• possibility in the future

Sudden decision :

​Situation :
At the moment, Beno is hungry. He is at the school canteen.

Beno : What do you want to eat, Ali?
Ali : I don't know. The food look delicious. What about you?
Beno : I know what I want. I am going to order special fried rice with rendang.
Ali : Hey...that sounds yummy. I'll have that, too.
Beno : Let's order then...

Promise :

​Situation :
At the moment, Beno is upset because his brother, Biyan, broke his lego building.

Beno : See what you did to my StarWars lego... worked for hours to build it and you broke it.
Biyan : I'm sorry... I just wanted to look at it. I didn't mean to break it. I'll fix it.
Beno : No need. I'll do it by myself. Do not touch my toys without my permission again.
Biyan : Okay. From now on I will always ask for your permission if I want to borrow your toys. I promise.

Offer :

​Situation :
At the moment, Beno is going to cross the street. Then he sees an old lady who seems to want to cross the street too, but she looks confused.

Beno to the old lady : I'll help you crossing the street, Ma'am.
Old lady : Thank you, young man. Bless you.

Prediction that are based on opinion or when there are no current signs leading to that conclusion :

​Situation :

Beno to the old lady : I'll help you crossing the street, Ma'am.
Old lady : Thank you, young man. Bless you.

Possibility in the future :

​Situation :
The school holiday is coming soon. Beno hasn't made any plans for the holiday.

Ali : School holiday is next week. Have you already got plans?
Beno : No, I haven't. My mom and dad are busy with their projects so I am not sure whether we are going to go overseas for holiday as usual. Maybe I will do something to my bedroom. Maybe I'll repaint my bedroom walls. Maybe I will join a yoga class. I am always interested in trying it but I have never had free time to do it. Or, maybe, my parents will ask me to help them with their projects.