Two Uses of Going To
Going to is used for future plans you’ve already decided on, and for predictions based on something you can see right now. It’s more certain than “will” because there’s already evidence or a decision made.
Plans & intentions
Already decided before speaking.
I ‘m going to study medicine. (decided)
Evidence-based predictions
You can see it’s about to happen.
Look at those clouds — it ‘s going to rain!
Formula
✅ Positive
Subject+am / is / are+going to+verb (base)
I’m going to · he’s/she’s going to · you’re/we’re/they’re going to
❌ Negative
Subject+am not / isn’t / aren’t+going to+verb
❓ Question
Am / Is / Are+subject+going to+verb?
Examples
We ‘re going to move to London next year.
Plan already decided
She ‘s not going to pass the exam — she never studies.
Prediction based on evidence
Are you going to watch the game tonight?
Asking about a plan
💡 Memory Hack
Going to = already on the way
The phrase literally describes someone going to a destination. Mentally picture yourself already walking toward the future event — the decision is made, you’re in motion. Will = you’re still standing still deciding. Going to = you’re already moving.