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When do i used "will" and "going to"...?

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Mithrawnurro profile picture MithrawnurroOctober 2016

I'd say that "going to" is a bit more immediate and certain. So, "I'm going to eat." is more immediate and certain than, "I will eat."

The difference is minimal though.

In virtually any scenario where one is used the other could be transposed into it's place (except maybe for question like "Will you_____?")

4Jorie profile picture 4JorieMarch 2017
Generally they can be transposed transpuesto, in spoken English, at one time, I am going to ... was used when the time was understood. ie: I am going on Tuesday.
"I will be" when something is not a firm arrangement.
I will be going to London this summer.

But as said before this is now not essential and either is acceptable.
kso89 profile picture kso89April 2017
"Going to" expresses more of an idea of certainty of a future event, in the sense that it is already in the plans and set, so to speak. "Will" expresses more of a determination to accomplish an action in the future or a volunteering to do so. The difference is very subtle, however, and probably something that most native speakers don't think about unless the question is asked. :-)