Why English Speakers Say "I Was Going To" Instead Of "I Was About To" And When Each Signals Different Meanings About Interrupted Or Failed Plans | English, Actually episode artwork

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Why English Speakers Say "I Was Going To" Instead Of "I Was About To" And When Each Signals Different Meanings About Interrupted Or Failed Plans | English, Actually

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Today on English, Actually: Why English speakers say "I was going to" instead of "I was about to" and when each signals different meanings about interrupted or failed plans. Real English for real life — idioms, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary explained the way a native speaker actually uses them. Try Audible free for 30 days + get 1 free audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/b?node=18145289011&linkCode=ll2&tag=moneymadesi02-20&linkId=f28f07b5ac8a9289388894618851031d&language=en_US&ref_=as_l

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