Say what you plan to do
Use + + infinitive: . Only changes: , , , , . The next verb keeps its dictionary form. A time word clarifies when: .
A destination or an action
names a place. names an intended action. The is necessary in both, but what follows it has a different role.
A simple note
Begin or . Give concrete information, then a plan. Finish with or . in the dialogue means I’m going to send it to her; recognise it as a whole phrase. Combined object endings are outside this course’s productive grammar.
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
Voy escribir a Ana.
I am going to write to Ana.
Nosotros a mirar las fotos.
We are going to look at the photos.
Vosotras vais a una carta.
You are going to send a letter.
Ellos a venir mañana.
They are going to come tomorrow.
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Tú a comprar un sello. Clara a cocinar.
You are going to buy a stamp. Clara is going to cook.
Mañana a enviar la foto.
Tomorrow I am going to send the photo.
Vamos la estación y vamos comprar billetes.
We go to the station and are going to buy tickets.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
Tomorrow I am going to write to Ana.
Are you going to come on Saturday?
A hug and see you soon.
Practice 4/5 · In situations
What helps in this situation?
Choose the right words for the situation.
You have the photo ready and want to tell Ana when you will send it.
You say:
Give the intended action and its time.
You have the photo ready and want to tell Ana when you will send it.
You say:
Give the intended action and its time.
Practice 5/5 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Unit complete