Questions about the Future with Ir
Q: Why is it Va a empezar mañana and NOT Va empezar mañana?
Similar to the English verb "go", the Spanish verb ir is followed by a, then by an infinitive.
Q: Why is it Yo voy a hacerlo and NOT Yo va a hacerlo?
Remember, the yo form of ir is voy.
Q: Why is it Voy a comer and NOT Voy a come?
Don't forget, the verb ir is followed by a, then the infinitive; it is never followed by a conjugated verb form.