Unit Objectives
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
Make outdoor plans for the weekend
Discuss appropriate clothing for different trips
Suggest plans for evening activities
Write online invitations
Plan and present a fun weekend itinerary for their city
Hi Sofia,
You’re going to be here next weekend! I’m very happy
because you’re going to see St. Petersburg during the
White Nights. It’s light for about 24 hours in June. We
live outside—all day and all night.
So, here’s the plan. On Friday evening, I’m going to meet
you at the airport and then take you out to dinner. We’re
going to eat outside at Marketplace. It’s my favorite
restaurant.
On Saturday, we’re going to look at art at the Street Art
Museum. And, of course, we can go shopping on Nevsky
Prospect. And then in the evening, we’re going to get
together with some of my friends in Kirov Park. We can
take a walk in the park, and then we’re going to have a
picnic—at midnight!
What else do you want to do? I’m not going to be home
tonight, but we can talk tomorrow.
See you soon!
Yana
Statements with "Be Going To"
Key Rules:
Use "be going to" to talk about future plans (not things you're doing right now)
Form future statements with "be going to" + a verb (not a noun)
Affirmative: Negative:
I'm going to be home tomorrow. I'm not going to be home tonight.
We're going to get together with some My friends aren't going to go shopping.
friends. It isn't going to rain this weekend.
They're going to visit the museum.
Practice
Complete the sentences with "be going to" in the affirmative or
negative form:
I ______ (be) home tomorrow. I have to work at the office.
My parents ______ (take) me to lunch on Saturday. They're busy.
My friends and I ______ (go) on a trip to Rio next year. We have our
tickets!
I ______ (study) a lot next week. I have an important test.
My friend ______ (meet) me tonight. She's sick.
Questions with "Be Going To"
Key Rules:
Yes/no questions with "be going to" begin with Am, Is, or Are
For information questions, put the question word before is, are, or am
Yes/No Questions: Information Questions:
Are you going to take some sweaters? What are you going to take?
Is Sofia going to see a friend? When are you going to leave?
Where is Sofia going to go?
Practice
Put the words in the correct order to make questions:
are / going to / this weekend? / What / you / do
study / Are / tonight? / going to / you
have / you / What / for dinner? / are / going to
on TV? / going to / are / watch / you / What
tomorrow? / go / you / are / Where / going to
going to / your / next week? / see / Are / friends / you
"Going To" vs. "Gonna"
Pronunciation: Listening Practice:
A. Listen to the sentences. Circle whether you hear "going to" or "gonna":
1. I'm not going to / gonna go dancing now.
2. We're going to / gonna walk by the ocean in Old City.
B. Listen and circle what you hear:
1. going to / gonna
2. going to / gonna
3. going to / gonna
4. going to / gonna
Vocabularies
Season Weather Clothes Vocabulary
Spring Warm, breezy light jacket, hoodie, sneakers, jeans,
long-sleeved shirt, cap
Summer Hot, sunny T-shirt, shorts, sandals, sunglasses,
hat, swimsuit, flip-flops
Fall Cool, windy sweater, scarf, boots, jeans, light
coat, cardigan, long pants
Winter Cold, snowy coat, gloves, boots, beanie,
thermal clothes, wool sweater,
Setting: Antonio and Jonathan are coworkers in Mexico City. Antonio suggests evening plans after their meeting.
Antonio: "Hey Jonathan, since you’re here for the first time, how about we go out tonight? There’s so much to see!"
Jonathan: "That sounds great! What do you have in mind?"
Antonio: "Well, do you like Mexican food? I know a fantastic place near the Zócalo—their mole is amazing."
Jonathan: (laughs) "In Mexico City? I bet you do! Is it close to my hotel?"
Antonio: *"Yeah, it’s just a 10-minute walk. We’re gonna pass some cool landmarks too. Wanna meet at the hotel
lobby first?"*
Jonathan: "Perfect! What time? Eight o’clock?"
Antonio: (polite refusal) "I’m sorry, but I can’t make it at eight. I have to finish a report for tomorrow. How about
eight-thirty?"
Jonathan: "No problem! Eight-thirty works."
Antonio: "Great! And after dinner, we’re going to check out a live music place—if you’re up for it!"
Student Task
Choose a city (their hometown or a place they know well).
Plan 2-3 activities per day using be going to (e.g., meals,
sightseeing, shopping).
Write an invitation email or prepare a short presentation.
Tips:
1. Use contractions (I’m, we’re) and gonna for spoken parts.
2. Give reasons for activities: "We’re going to X because…"
3. Include a polite question: "What else do you want to do?"
