"I look forward to" vs "I'm looking forward to" - is there a difference?
Both are correct - the difference is register."I look forward to hearing from you." (standard email sign-off)"I look forward to meeting you on Tuesday.""I'm really looking forward to the holiday.""I'm looking forward to seeing you.""I look forward to meeting you." ✓"I look forward to meet you."...
Both are correct - the difference is register.
- "I look forward to hearing from you." (standard email sign-off)
- "I look forward to meeting you on Tuesday."
- "I'm really looking forward to the holiday."
- "I'm looking forward to seeing you."
Grammar note
- "I look forward to meeting you." ✓
- "I look forward to meet you." ✗
Which to use in emails? "I look forward to hearing from you" remains the standard professional email sign-off. "I'm looking forward to it" works in emails to people you know well.
What's the difference between "I look forward to" and "I'm looking forward to"?
Both are correct - the difference is register."I look forward to hearing from you." (standard email sign-off)"I look forward to meeting you on Tuesday.""I'm really looking forward to the holiday.""I'm looking forward to seeing you.""I look forward to meeting you." ✓"I look forward to meet you."...
Small talk and everyday replies have their own hidden rules.
LLH Tutor explains the social English that native speakers use without thinking twice.
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