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What is the difference between ”I am doing” and ”I am going to do” when we speak about future?


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sslom221 profile picture sslom221June 2018
I am doing . it is mean right now and I am going to do we use it when we talking a bout future
CBennemeer profile picture CBennemeerJuly 2014
Hi when you say "I am doing" it means right now, at this moment and I'm still busy. For example, I am talking right now. "I am going to do" is in the future. For example, I am going to see a movie tomorrow. So ... I am doing the dishes at this moment OR I am going to do the dishes tomorrow/this evening.
  • CBennemeer profile picture CBennemeerJuly 2014
    Yes, that is also right - "I am going to the doctor tomorrow". Unfortunately there are always exceptions to the rule. "I am teaching a class tomorrow" OR "I will be teaching a class tomorrow" OR "I am going to teach a class tomorrow". Someone might ask "Are you going to the doctor tomorrow?" to which you would reply "Yes, I am going to the doctor tomorrow."
  • berryblond profile picture berryblondJuly 2014
    hi and thanks for your reply! If I say" I am going to the doctor tomorrow"-it's not right now. I talk about future. And is it possible to say "I am going to visit my doctor tomorrow". I don't understand the difference. or may be there is no difference?