Moving to a new flat · Expressing an intention with going to

Expressing an intention with going to in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Expressing an intention with going to.

Use be going to followed by a base verb for a prior intention or plan. Be changes with the subject: am, is or are.

Context: Moving to a new flat. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

We are going to move to a smaller flat next month.

سننتقل إلى شقة أصغر الشهر القادم.

I am going to pack the books this weekend.

سأحزم الكتب في نهاية هذا الأسبوع.

My brother is going to help us carry the boxes.

سيساعدنا أخي على حمل الصناديق.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: We are going to move to a smaller flat next month.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: سيساعدنا أخي على حمل الصناديق.