The Near Future: Ir a + Infinitive

To say where someone is going, use the verb ir

Here are its present tense forms...

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn how to talk about the near future in Spanish using 'Ir a + Infinitive'?

• It helps you describe future plans and intentions.

• It is only used for past events.

• It is not commonly used in conversation.

• It is only used in formal writing.

Match

Match the following pronouns to the correct form of "ir" (to go)

• Yo

• Tú

• Él/Ella/Usted

• Nosotros

• Ellos/Ustedes

voy

vas

va

vamos

van

• voy

• vas

• va

• vamos

• van

Multiple Choice

What is the main use of the 'going to' construction in English and Spanish?

• To talk about past events

• To talk about future plans and intentions

• To describe ongoing actions

• To express wishes

Open Ended

List the three parts needed to form the 'going to' future tense in Spanish.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct conjugations of the verb 'IR' (to go) in Spanish?

• Yo voy

• Tú vas

• Nosotros vamos

• Vosotros va

Fill in the Blank

Complete the sentence: (Ella) + ___ + a + escribir = Ella va a escribir.

Multiple Choice

In the sentence 'Para nuestro plato del día, ¡el chef va a cocinar un pollo delicioso con arroz y frijoles!', what does 'va a cocinar' mean in English?

• is going to cook

• is cooking

• has cooked

• will cook

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'ir a + infinitive' to express a future action in Spanish?

• Voy a comer un menú.

• Voy a comiendo un menú.

• Voy comer un menú.

• Voy comí un menú.

Multiple Choice

He is going to dine (have dinner).

• Ir a cena.
• Va a cenar.
• Va a cena.

Multiple Choice

Uds. no van a hablar?

• You guys aren't going to talk?
• You (formal) aren't going to talk?
• You (familiar) aren't going to talk?

Práctica (Parte 1)

1. I am going to design a menu.

2. You (familiar) are going to drink lemonade

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3. The chef (El chef) is going to prepare tacos.

4. We are going to eat breakfast.

5. They (m) are going to order the soup.