Read the full episode summary When you-re talking about the future in English, should you use -will- or -going to-? Today, in #6 of the Top 15 Fixes, we discuss the correct way to tell others what you want to do, whether in the immediate future or many years from now! - -Will- and -going to--are interchangeable in meaning, but native English speakers tend to use them for slightly different purposes. - Will is often used in the context of a big plan or dream, often in the far future: I will get married, eventually. -Someday, people will live on Mars.- - However, Will can also be used if you have just spontaneously made a decision, at this very moment, or for promises: -Maybe I will go out to lunch.- -I will always love you.- - Going to is used for more specific decisions about your immediate future: -I-m gonna (going to) go biking tomorrow.- -She-s going to call later tonight.- These rules are general. Remember, there are exceptions, and native speakers can be inconsistent.-The best way to learn is to get out and hear native English speakers, and use the language the way you hear it spoken. - Other Entries in the 15 Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173:-Wish vs. Hope Episode 177: Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for Lunch? - What will you do in the future? What are you going to do? Tell us about it in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices