General English A1 · Lesson 10B

Grammar Bank

The rules behind this lesson — form, use, model sentences and the mistakes to avoid.

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Grammar focus of this lesson

going to & would like to

2 structures

going to (plans and intentions)
For decisions already made and predictions based on evidence.
I've got this
Rules & form
- ›am / is / are + going to + base verb.
- ›Negative: isn't going to. Question: Are you going to…?
- ›Use for plans decided before speaking.
- ›Also for what we can see coming: Look — it's going to rain.
Examples
- “We're going to hire two more people next quarter.”
- “I'm not going to accept that price.”
- “Are you going to attend the conference?”
Watch out · going to work (plan) vs going to the office (movement).
Your own example
would like / 'd like to
A polite way to say what you want.
I've got this
Rules & form
- ›would like + noun or + to + verb.
- ›Contract to 'd like in speech.
- ›Question: Would you like…? Offer: Would you like some water?
- ›Answers: Yes, please. / No, thanks. / I'd love to.
Examples
- “I'd like to travel the world.”
- “We'd like a table for two, please.”
- “Would you like me to send the agenda?”
Watch out · would like to going ✗ → would like to go ✓.
Your own example