Functions Talking about schedules and arrangements; going to
The Present Simple Continuous and going to are all used to talk
About the future
We use the Present Simple to talk about timetables.
Examples The plane departs at 14.20
The meeting is on 6th December
The train arrives at 5 o’clock.
We use the Present Continuous to talk about arrangements with other people.
ExamplesWe’re having dinner in the hotel
She’s giving a presentation at the conference tomorroe
How long are you staying?
We use going to to talk about plans intentions.
Examples They’re going to discuss the next meeting
I’m going to start exercising next week.
Are you going to visit the Pearl Tower when you’re in Shanghai?