Complete Spanish Verb Course

7.4. Spanish Preterite: Irregular Dar, Ir, and Ser
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Preterite Irregular Dar, Ir, and Ser
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Preterite Irregular Dar, Ir, and Ser
7.5. Spanish Preterite: Irregular e to i, o to u
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Preterite – Irregular e to i, o to u, i to y
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Preterite – Irregular e to i, o to u, i to y
7.6. Spanish Preterite: Irregular car, gar, zar
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Preterite – Irregular car, gar, zar
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Preterite – Irregular car, gar, zar
7.4.-7.6. Mini Brain Boost: Dar/Ir/Ser, Stem Changes, car/gar/zar
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Retrieval Conjugation: Dar/Ir/Ser, Stem Changes, car/gar/zar
Interleaved Game: Dar/Ir/Ser, Stem Changes, car/gar/zar
Interleaved Sentence Quiz: Dar/Ir/Ser, Stem Changes, car/gar/zar
7.7. Spanish Reflexive Preterite Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Preterite – Reflexive Verbs
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Preterite – Reflexive Verbs
Brain Boost: Present, Preterite, Present Perfect
Retrieval Practice: Spanish Present, Preterite, Present Perfect
3 Topics
Review: Spanish Present, Preterite, Present Perfect
Conjugator Retrieval: Spanish Present, Preterite, Present Perfect
Conjugator Retrieval: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-7)
Interleaving: Spanish Present, Preterite, Present Perfect
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Interleaved Game: Spanish Present, Preterite, and Present Perfect
Interleaved Game: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-7)
Interleaved Sentence Quiz: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-7)
Section 8: Spanish Imperfect Tense
8.1. Spanish Imperfect tense: Regular
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Imperfect Tense – Regular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Imperfect Tense – Regular
8.2. Spanish Imperfect tense: Irregular
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Imperfect Tense – Irregular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Imperfect Tense – Irregular
8.3. Spanish Imperfect tense: Reflexive
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Imperfect Tense – Reflexive
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Imperfect Tense – Reflexive
Brain Boost: Spanish Preterite and Imperfect
Preterite and Imperfect Together
1 Topic
Instruction: Preterite and Imperfect Together
Retrieval Practice: Preterite, Imperfect, and Others
3 Topics
Review: Preterite and Imperfect
Conjugator Retrieval: Preterite, Imperfect and Present Perfect
Conjugator Retrieval: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-8)
Interleaving: Preterite, Imperfect, and All Others
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Interleaved Game: Preterite and Imperfect
Interleaved Game: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-8)
Interleaved Sentence Quiz: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-8)
Section 9: Spanish Future Tense
9.1 Spanish Future Tense: Regular Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Future Tense – Regular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Future Tense – Regular
9.2 Spanish Future Tense: Irregular Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Future Tense – Irregular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Future Tense – Irregular
9.3 Spanish Future Tense: Reflexive Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Future Tense – Reflexive
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Future Tense – Reflexive
9.4. Spanish Informal future (ir a + infinitive)
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Informal future (ir a + infinitive)
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Informal future (ir a + infinitive)
Brain Boost: Present, Preterite, Future
Retrieval Practice: Present, Preterite, Future
3 Topics
Review: Present, Preterite, and Future
Conjugator Retrieval: Present, Preterite, Future
Conjugator Retrieval: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-9)
Interleaving: Spanish Present, Preterite, and Future
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Interleaved Game: Spanish Present, Preterite, and Future
Interleaved Game: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-9)
Interleaved Sentence Quiz: All Spanish Tenses to this Point (2-9)
Section 10: Spanish Conditional Tense
10.1 Spanish Conditional Tense: Regular Verbs
2 Topics
Instruction: Spanish Conditional Tense – Regular
Conjugation Practice: Spanish Conditional Tense – Regular
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Instruction: Spanish Informal future (ir a + infinitive)

Complete Spanish Verb Course 9.4. Spanish Informal future (ir a + infinitive) Instruction: Spanish Informal future (ir a + infinitive)

In Spanish, there are two primary ways to talk about future actions: the formal future tense (which you’ve already learned) and the informal future, often called the “ir a + infinitive” construction. The informal future is widely used in everyday conversation because it is straightforward and easy to form. It corresponds to the English structure “going to [verb].”

Using “ir a + infinitive” allows you to express future intentions, plans, or actions that will happen soon or are likely to happen.

How to Form the Informal Future

To form the informal future in Spanish, follow these simple steps:

  • Conjugate the verb “ir” (to go) in the present tense:

Yo

voy

I go

Nosotros

vamos

we go

Tú

(Juana, Juan)

vas

you go

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

vais

you all go

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

va

he/she/you go

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

van

they/you all go

  • Add “a” after the conjugated form of “ir.”

  • Add the infinitive form of the main verb (the action that will happen).

Yo

voy a hablar

I am going to speak

Nosotros

vamos a hablar

we are going to speak

Tú

(Juana, Juan)

vas a hablar

you are going to speak

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

vais a hablar

you all are going to speak

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

va a hablar

he/she/you are going to speak

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

van a hablar

they/you all are going to speak

Example Sentences:

  • Yo voy a hablar con mi profesor mañana. (I am going to speak with my teacher tomorrow.)
  • Nosotros vamos a estudiar para el examen esta noche. (We are going to study for the exam tonight.)

Uses of the Informal Future

The “ir a + infinitive” construction is used in several contexts, including:

  1. Expressing plans or intentions:

    • Voy a viajar a México el próximo mes. (I am going to travel to Mexico next month.)
    • Vamos a cenar en un restaurante italiano. (We are going to have dinner at an Italian restaurant.)

  2. Indicating an action that will happen soon:

    • Ella va a salir en un minuto. (She is going to leave in a minute.)
    • Ellos van a llegar pronto. (They are going to arrive soon.)

  3. Making predictions (similar to the formal future):

    • Va a llover esta tarde. (It is going to rain this afternoon.)
    • Vas a necesitar un abrigo en invierno. (You are going to need a coat in the winter.)
Conclusion

The “ir a + infinitive” construction is a quick and easy way to talk about future actions in Spanish. It’s widely used in everyday conversation, making it a vital tool for fluency. Whether you’re discussing plans, intentions, or predictions, mastering this form will help you confidently express what you or others are going to do in the future. Keep practicing this structure to improve your ability to communicate about future events in Spanish!

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