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    The document discusses the differences between using the present continuous and "going to" when talking about the future. The present continuous is used to talk about arrangements that have already been agreed on or planned for, as well as future plans that have been decided. "Going to" is used to talk about intentions that have been agreed on but not finalized with actions or money, as well as future plans that someone has decided to do. Both tenses can be used to discuss future plans that have been decided upon.

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    Grammar Explanation EMPOWER B1

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    4a Present Continuous

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    The document discusses the differences between using the present continuous and "going to" when talking about the future. The present continuous is used to talk about arrangements that have already been agreed on or planned for, as well as future plans that have been decided. "Going to" is used to talk about intentions that have been agreed on but not finalized with actions or money, as well as future plans that someone has decided to do. Both tenses can be used to discuss future plans that have been decided upon.

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    PRESENT CONTINUOUS

    &
    GOING TO
    PRESENT CONTINUOUS

    Natural way to talk about:

    • Arrangements: When you agreed on something or you already spent money.


    We are getting married next month.
    (We agreed on that and already paid it)

    • Future Plans: Things we have decided to do in the future.


    I am taking an English exam next year.
    (I plan to do it in the future)
    TIPS
    BE GOING TO + INFINITIVE

    To talk about:

    • Intentions: When you agreed on something but haven’t spent money yet.
    We are going to get married next month.
    (We agreed on that but haven’t paid it)

    • Future Plans: Things we have decided to do in the future.


    I am going to take an English exam next year.
    (I plan to do it in the future)
    S TRU C TU RE

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