B1 Dialog #49 Going to. Questions

Today we are going to practice the phrase “going to”. As always you can read the text in the PDF which you can find in the description. Follow our podcasts on iTunes and Yandex Music. For more new dialogs subscribe to our channel.

How to work with the dialog?

  1. Listen to the dialog and read the PDF transcript. Turn on subtitles if necessary.
  2. Listen to the dialog again, repeating the questions and answers aloud (!!!).
  3. Come up with your own answers to the questions. Use PDF vocabulary if needed.
  4. Listen to the questions and answer them aloud (!!!), with a correct intonation, pronunciation and rhythm.
  5. Go back to the video from time to time and repeat the exercise.

Going to. Questions and answers

  1.  What are you going to do with your life?

I don’t have any huge plans. I am going to enjoy every day of my life and do something useful for this world and future generations. 

  1. What are you going to do after this class?

I would like to go for a walk. The weather is fabulous today.

  1. Where are you going to go for your next holiday?

I am going to travel around the country. I don’t know yet what places exactly I would like to visit. I need to think of it.

  1. Are you going to meet anyone at the weekend?

Yes I am. I haven’t seen my good friend for a long time. So we are going to spend this weekend together.

  1. Are you going to watch television tonight?

No I am not. I don’t have a TV-set. I don’t like it.

  1. What book are you going to read next?

I am going to read some classics. Maybe Karamazov’s brothers by Dostoevsky.

  1. When are you going to give up your bad habits?

I am not going to give up my bad habits, because I don’t have ones!

  1. What’s the next big decision you’re going to make?

This is a very personal thing. I would prefer to keep it a secret. 

  1. Where in the world are you going to travel?

As I said, I am going to visit some places in Russia I have never been to. I think it is going to be a wonderful trip. 

  1.  Are you going to play any video games later today?

I don’t play any video games. So no I am not.

Anya —–> RInat

  1. What hairstyle are you going to have next?

My hair is pretty short. So I am not going to change anything too much.

  1. What are you going to have for lunch / dinner?

Today I’m going to eat some rice with chicken and salad.

  1. What are you going to do on your next birthday?

My birthday is in February. I would like to invite my friends and relatives and go to some ski resort. I am sure we will have a lot of fun.

  1. How are you going to get better at speaking English?

I like making new videos for our youtube channel. It helps me to get better at speaking as well. So I am going to keep doing this.

  1. Who are you going to text or send an e-mail to today?

I am going to write to my mother. We have something to talk about. 

  1. What mobile phone are you going to buy next?

I am not going to buy a new phone. I like my current one.

  1. What are you going to do after you finish studying?

I finished studying many years ago. Now I focus more on my job and hobbies. 

  1. Are you going to be rich and famous?

No, I am not. I would like just to have enough money for living. As for being famous, I don’t think that it will make me happier. 

  1. When are you going to stop studying English?

I don’t want to stop studying English. It’s a nice language and good practice for the brain.

  1.  Are you going to live happily ever after?

Absolutely. I am going to live happily ever after!