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Conversation Beginner · Module 18 · Unit 87

Using “Going to…” (Structuring intentions: "She is going to…")

A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

Today, you will learn about future intentions and practice vocabulary commonly used in daily life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What are you going to do tonight?
  2. When did you start learning English?
  3. What new hobby would you like to take up?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • job

    noun

    /dʒɑːb/

    Meaning:Work that you do to earn money.

    She started a new job last month.

    Real Life Tip:

    People often ask, 'What do you do for a living?' when talking about jobs.

  • move

    verb

    /muːv/

    Meaning:To change your home or location.

    We are going to move next year.

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans often move to another city for work or school.

  • take up

    phrasal verb

    /teɪk ʌp/

    Meaning:To start a new activity or hobby.

    I want to take up photography.

    Real Life Tip:

    People often take up hobbies to relax or meet new friends.

  • a big deal

    idiom

    /ə bɪɡ diːl/

    Meaning:Something very important.

    Getting a new job is a big deal.

    Real Life Tip:

    This expression is very common in everyday American English.

  • awesome

    slang

    /ˈɔːsəm/

    Meaning:Very good or exciting.

    That sounds awesome!

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans use this word frequently in casual conversations.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are having coffee and talking about their plans for the next few months.
  • Daniel
    I am going to study harder this year.
  • Rachel
    That is awesome! I am going to start a new job next month.
  • Daniel
    Wow, that is a big deal.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What is Rachel going to start?
  2. Where are they going to move?
  3. What hobby is Daniel going to learn?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. She is going to start a new ______.

  2. We are going to ______ next year.

  3. I ______ going to study harder.

  4. They ______ going to move house.

  5. going / start / she / to / is / a / job / new

  6. going / move / are / they / to / house

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What job would you love to start?
  2. Which hobby would you take up?
  3. When was a big deal in your life?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What job did you have first?
  2. What hobby would you take up this year?
  3. Which job was a big deal for you?
  4. Where would you move if you could?
  5. What sounds awesome to you these days?
  6. How did you start your current job?
  7. What new skill would you take up?
  8. What made moving a big deal?
  9. What awesome plan do you have?
Rachel
Yes, and we are going to move closer to my office.
  • Daniel
    Are you going to take up any new hobbies too?
  • Rachel
    I am going to take up yoga.
  • Daniel
    That sounds fun. I am going to learn how to cook.
  • Rachel
    Great! We are both going to have a busy year.