1. I am going to ....
   1. We use going to to talk about plans decided before the moment of speaking.
      1. A: Have you decided what to do for holiday? B: Yes, I am going to sleep at home.
      2. I am going to fly to Paris next week
      3. ’m going to phone my mum after dinner. I told her I’d call at 8 o’clock. He decided to phone his mum before he speaks – he already had a plan.
      4. I know there’s no milk. I’m going to get some. It’s on my shopping list.
2. I will
   1. We use will to talk about plans decided at the moment of speaking.
      1. I forgot to phone my mum. I’ll do it after dinner. He decides to phone his mum when she is speaking – she didn’t have a plan.
      2. I can’t decide what to wear tonight. I know. I’ll wear my black dress.
      3. There’s no milk in the fridge. I’ll buy some when I go to the shops.
3. I might..../ I may.....
   1. “What are you doing this weekend?” “Shopping! I’m going to buy some new clothes, and I may get a new hat as well.” (it’s slightly more probable that I will buy the hat)
   2. “What are you doing this weekend?” “I might go to the movies. I’m not sure.” (it’s slightly less probable that I will go to the movies)
   3. MAY vs. MIGHT
      1. Always Use “May” When Asking For Permission “May I open the window?” This question is correct, but it sounds rather formal. Most English speakers would probably say “Can I open the window?” in everyday life.
      2. Always Use “Might” With “Not” I may not go to the wedding. --> don't use In this case, may not sounds like I don’t have permission to go. I might not go to the wedding. In this case, might not means maybe I will go, maybe I won’t go.
      3. Many native English speakers do not make a major distinction between may and might, and the two words are often used interchangeably – so don’t worry too much about it!
4. I am thinking about....
   1. Think about ... Think of...
      1. Every time I hear this song, I think of my mother. (thinking for a few seconds)
      2. What do you think of my new haircut? (opinion)
      3. I’m thinking about moving to a different city. (considering)
      4. I still get angry when I think about all the rude things my sister said to me. (thinking for a few minutes or more)
      5. The two most common prepositions used after the verb “think” are “about” and “of.” They are very similar, but there is a small difference. Usually when you “think of something,” it is a brief moment – just a few seconds. It is also used for opinions. When you “think about something” you are considering it for a longer time – like a few minutes or more
   2. Think Over... Think Through...
      1. Use the prepositions “over” and “through” when you need to consider a topic carefully or think about it for a longer time (hours, days, or weeks).
      2. I’m not sure which course I want to take. Let me think it over for a while.
      3. I’ll need some time to think through your proposal. Can I call you back next week?
   3. Think Ahead... Think Back...
      1. The preposition “ahead” is used for thinking about the future: The preposition “back” is used for thinking about the past:
      2. We need to think ahead at least five years if we want our company to have long-term success.
      3. I like to think back on my college years; that was a great time in my life.
   4. Think up
      1. “Think up” is an expression that means to imagine, invent, or create an idea.
      2. We need to think up a way to distract Laura while we plan her surprise party.
      3. I spent half an hour trying to think up a good excuse for why I was late to work.
      4. Let’s think up some new strategies for increasing sales.
   5. Think to
      1. “Think to” is most frequently used with “myself” – when you think about something, but you don’t say it or share it with any other person. “Think to myself” is often followed by a direct statement of the thought.
      2. “Didn’t think to” can also be used when something did not even enter your mind.
      3. Whenever I’m in a meeting at work, I think to myself, “This is a huge waste of time.”
      4. Sorry I didn’t see your message – I didn’t think to check my e-mail before I left the house.
      5. I’m annoyed because all my friends went to the movies and didn’t think to invite me.