Be about to / be going to

Be about to / be going to
Message from luohuan posted on 06-08-2013 at 16:47:09 (D | E | F)
Hello

Could you help me please?
I would like to know the difference between be about to and be going to.
Thank you for replying.


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Edited by lucile83 on 06-08-2013 18:42

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Re: Be about to / be going to from angel7, posted on 06-08-2013 at 17:07:57 (D | E)
Hello,

"be going to" is used to express an action which happens or takes place in the future and "be about to" for a very near future.
Hope it helps.

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Edited by angel7 on 06-08-2013 17:09

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Edited by lucile83 on 06-08-2013 18:44

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Re: Be about to / be going to from violet91, posted on 06-08-2013 at 19:54:53 (D | E)
Hello ,

1 ]- to be going to : expresses something you have the intention of doing in a near future ; or something visible , obvious to see or guess :
a ) I am fed up with my old car ; I am going to change it for a brand new one.
b ) Look at this heavy grey sky : it is going to rain , for sure.
c ) This lady is going to have her babytwins this month which explains how heavy she looks ( and is ) and exhausted she is.

2 ]- to be about : also expresses a near future , but it refers to changes , events or the status of a person which is officially stated , such as a future marriage published at the Town Hall three weeks before the vows and celebration.
This fantastic couple is about to marry , aren't they?

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