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Warm-up Questions

When you talk about the future in English, what words do you usually use?
What do you think the difference is between “will” and “going to”?
Which one feels more like a plan: “I will…” or “I’m going to…”?

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WILL vs GOING TO in English – What is the difference? | Learn English Grammar

Future basics + predictions (00:00 – 02:20)

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1. What do “will” and “going to” both commonly talk about?

Commands
The future
The past

2. In the video, what is “later” described as?

A non-specific time in the future
A specific date
A time in the past

3. For predictions (like the weather tomorrow), how different are “I think it will rain” and “I think it’s going to rain”?

They have a real difference in meaning
Only “will” can be used for predictions
They are both predictions with no real difference in meaning

WILL vs GOING TO in English – What is the difference? | Learn English Grammar

Uses of WILL: decisions, offers, promises, threats, habits, refusal (02:20 – 07:32)

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1. Which use of “will” is shown in: “I’m thirsty. I think I’ll buy a drink”?

An instant decision
A refusal
A prior plan made earlier

2. In the lesson, what is “I’ll cook dinner tonight” an example of?

An offer
A threat
A habit

3. What does “My car won’t start” mean in the video?

The car refuses to help
The car doesn’t work
The car will start soon

WILL vs GOING TO in English – What is the difference? | Learn English Grammar

Uses of GOING TO + comparing will vs going to (07:32 – 11:33)

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1. When do we use “going to” for the future, according to the speaker?

Only in formal writing
Only when we are 100% certain
When there is some connection to the present (like a plan or evidence)

2. Which example shows “going to” based on evidence/signs?

I won’t do it
I’ll take that one, thank you
I think it’s going to rain. I just felt some drops

3. If you already planned your evening, what does the speaker say is NOT possible in the example?

Using “watch”
Using “going to”
Using “will”

WILL vs GOING TO in English – What is the difference? | Learn English Grammar

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1. Which sentence best matches an instant decision made at the moment of speaking?

I think I’ll buy a drink.
They’re going to get married next year.
I’m going to start a new business together.

2. Which situation is the clearest reason to choose “going to” instead of “will”?

You are making a promise.
You are making a threat.
You have already decided and planned what to do.

3. According to the video, for many predictions about the future, which is true?

Only “going to” is correct.
Both “will” and “going to” can be used.
Only “will” is correct.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

WILL vs GOING TO in English – What is the difference? | Learn English Grammar

What plans do you already have for this week? Use “going to” to describe them.
Think of a time you made an instant decision. What did you say using “I’ll…”?
What are three predictions you can make about tomorrow (weather, your day, news)? Use both “will” and “going to.”
What are some examples of “won’t” in real life (refusal by a person or something that doesn’t work)?