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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Usage of 'will' and 'be going to'

I have learned that there is a meaning difference between 'will' and 'be going to' and I have always used both interchangeablely for the same meaning sometimes. So I would like to know if native English speakers feel any difference between them and use them differently or although there is a meaning difference we should tell, even native English speakers or some use the forms for the same meaning? Thank you so much as usual and I hope to hear from you again.

1) I will study English soon.
2) I am going to study English soon.

Or any sentences you can explain the difference or similarity with well? Thank you so much.
  

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Anonymous I have learned that there is a meaning difference between 'will' and 'be going to' Linguists always like to make a point of this; native speakers seldom do. 2) I am going to study English soon. For a future plan, the first is relatively rare in conversation, and is almost always reduced to 'll when it is used.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous I have learned that there is a meaning difference between 'will' and 'be going to' Linguists always like to make a point of this; native speakers seldom do.
  • 2) I am going to study English soon.
  • For a future plan, the first is relatively rare in conversation, and is almost always reduced to 'll when it is used.
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AnonymousI have learned that there is a meaning difference between 'will' and 'be going to'
Linguists always like to make a point of this; native speakers seldom do.
Anonymous1) I will study English soon.2) I am going to study English soon.
For a future plan, the first is relatively rare in conversation, and is almost always
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Thank you so much, so can we say that although linguists say they are different, native English speakers sometimes do not use them differenrly or in some cases, right? Thank you so much again.
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AnonymousThank you so much, so can we say that although linguists say they are different, native English speakers sometimes do not use them differenrly or in some cases, right?
That is an accurate assessment, yes.
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Anonymous... native English speakers sometimes do not use them differently or in some cases, right? Thank you so much again.
I think the words I have underlined are important.
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