We use “I’m going to” and “I’m gonna” to talk about future plans and intentions. This is very common in daily spoken English. When you have already decided to do something, you can use this form. For example, when you plan your day, talk to friends, or speak at work, this structure sounds natural and clear.
“I’m going to” is slightly more formal and safe for office or polite conversations. “I’m gonna” is informal and mostly used in casual speaking with friends or family. Both have the same meaning. Native speakers use them a lot in real life, so learning this will make your English sound more natural and confident.
◎ Important Points
- Use this form for plans you already decided
- Always use the base form of the verb after it
- “Going to” is more formal than “gonna”
- “Gonna” is common in fast, casual speech
- Do not use past or -ing verbs after it
- It is very useful for daily conversations
➤Key Concept
Subject + am/is/are + going to / gonna + verb
Example:
I’m going to call my friend tonight.
Simple Explanation:
Use this structure when you have a plan for the future.
Speaking Tip:
When speaking fast, practice saying “gonna” smoothly instead of saying each word separately.
➤ Common Mistakes To Avoid
| Common Mistake | Wrong Example | Correct Example |
|---|---|---|
| Using past verb | I’m going to went home | I’m going to go home |
| Missing “to” | I’m going eat now | I’m going to eat now |
| Using -ing verb | I’m going to eating | I’m going to eat |
| Using “gonna” in formal writing | I’m gonna attend the meeting | I’m going to attend the meeting |
| Wrong verb form | I’m gonna goes there | I’m gonna go there |
➤ Examples
- I’m going to start a new job next week.
- I’m gonna watch a movie tonight.
- She’s going to visit her parents tomorrow.
- We’re gonna order food from outside.
- I’m going to wake up early tomorrow.
- He’s gonna buy a new phone.
- I’m going to talk to my manager today.
- They’re gonna travel by train.
- I’m going to learn English seriously now.
➤ Practice Examples
A. Fill in the blanks
- I’m _______ call you later.
- She’s gonna ______ a break.
- We’re going to ______ dinner at home.
B. Correct the sentence
- I’m going to sleeping early.
- He’s gonna went to office.
- I going to start today.
C. Speak aloud (Say 3 times)
- I’m gonna improve my English.
- I’m going to speak confidently.
- I’m gonna practice every day.
