Understanding the Difference Between 'Will' and 'Going To' | EasyTeaching
In this lesson, we explore the distinctions between 'will' and 'going to'. Both are used to discuss future events, but they serve different purposes in communication.
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In this lesson, we learn the difference between 'will' and 'going to'.
‘Will’ and ‘going to’ are both used to talk about the future. They can both be used to form the simple future tense. They are quite often used interchangeably, especially in spoken English. There are, however, some general rules we can follow.
Will:
1) Quick decisions made in that moment
2) Promises, offers and threats
3) Habits or predictable behaviours
4) Refusals
Going To:
1) Prior plans
2) When something is about to happen any moment
3) When there is strong evidence or signs that something will happen
‘Will’ and ‘going to’ are both used to talk about the future. They can both be used to form the simple future tense. They are quite often used interchangeably, especially in spoken English. There are, however, some general rules we can follow.
Will:
1) Quick decisions made in that moment
2) Promises, offers and threats
3) Habits or predictable behaviours
4) Refusals
Going To:
1) Prior plans
2) When something is about to happen any moment
3) When there is strong evidence or signs that something will happen
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