Today, in #6 of the Top 15 Fixes, we discuss the correct way to tell others what you want to do, whether in the immediate future or many years from now!
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“Will” and “going to” are interchangeable in meaning, but native English speakers tend to use them for slightly different purposes.
Will is often used in the context of a big plan or dream, often in the far future:
- I will get married, eventually.
- “Someday, people will live on Mars.”
However, Will can also be used if you have just spontaneously made a decision, at this very moment, or for promises:
- “Maybe I will go out to lunch.”
- “I will always love you.”
Going to is used for more specific decisions about your immediate future:
- “I’m gonna (going to) go biking tomorrow.”
- “She’s going to call later tonight.”
Roleplay
Lindsay and Michelle are talking about their upcoming plans.
Michelle: What are you going to do this weekend? Anything fun?
Lindsay: Yes! I’m going to a music festival all day Saturday. I think it will be really fun.
Michelle: Oh, wow! What kind of music?
Lindsay: It’s a bluegrass festival. I haven’t been to one in awhile so I’m super pumped!
Michelle: Are you going to spend the whole day there?
Lindsay: No, I doubt it. We’re going to catch a couple of bands in the afternoon. We’ll probably grab lunch there, too.
Michelle: I love festival food! They usually have some amazing food trucks.
Lindsay: Yeah, I’m excited for that. We’re definitely going to check out the food trucks.
Michelle: So fun! I want to hear all about it after!
Lindsay: I will absolutely let you know how it went.
Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series:
- Episode 165: Listen or Hear?
- Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say?
- Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope
- Episode 177: Talking About Age in English
- Episode 181: Future Tense in English
- Episode 185: Interested or Interesting?
- Episode 189: Talking About the Past
- Episode 193: How to Borrow Money
- Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch?
What will you do in the future?
What are you going to do?
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