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Difference Between Will and Going to

How do I explain the difference between Will and Going to to a group of Brazilian learners?
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I don't think Brazilians need a special explanation. "Will" implies an uncertain future, a desire. "Going to" is a closer one, much likely to happen.

— Raul

  • I don't think Brazilians need a special explanation.
  • "Will" implies an uncertain future, a desire.
  • "Going to" is a closer one, much likely to happen.
  • Compare: A: What will you do when you finish high school?
  • B: I'm not sure yet.
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I don't think Brazilians need a special explanation. Emotion: wink

"Will" implies an uncertain future, a desire. "Going to" is a closer
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I´ve read the comments about the difference between will and going to, and since I´m a English teacher in training, it has really helped me a lot. Many thanks!
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It seems to me that it would be similar to the difference in Portuguese, wouldn't it?

In any case, here's the shortest possible explanation:

going to is hot; will ('ll) is cold.

Stop playing in traffic!!! You're going to get killed!!!
I can't stand him. Maybe someday he'll get killed in traffic.

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thank you this helped
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Great job, thanks a lot!
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can you explain me please
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