I am going to vs I'm going to

Both "i am going to" and "i'm going to" are correct, but the contraction "i'm" is more commonly used in spoken and informal written English. It is a natural way to express the future action of going to do something.

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I am going to

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in everyday English.

This phrase is correct but less common in spoken English. It can be used in formal writing or when emphasizing each word separately.

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I am going to school now, goodbye.
I am going to catch something for its expensive.
I am going to break the CIA.
I am going to see Dylan again.
I am going to begin this process with a simple test of intelligence and mental dexterity.
Commissioner... I am going to make you a rather bold proposal.
Charlotte king, I am going to hug you.
I am going to take a nap now.
And bring her appetite because I am going to make my dulce de leche cheesecake.
Mike, I am going to lose my first case...
I am going to steal everything that you have.
Now, I am going to school 'cause I feel perfectly...
I am going to cover for you.
But I am going to call Jordan back.
I am going to need a bigger bag.
I am going to Caesar's funeral.
I am going to pay you in timber or stones.
OK, I am going to Cambridge in the morning.
Then I am going to the meeting...
Akala, I am going to blast the pilotron.

Alternatives:

I'm going to
I will go to
I'm planning to

I'm going to

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express the future action of going to do something.

This contraction is widely used in spoken and informal written English. It is the preferred form for expressing intentions or plans.

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Well I'm going to get you your lemonade.
I'm going to heat some water.
Like I said, I'm going to deny bail.
You're probably wondering when I'm going to introduce you to Mr. Henry.
I'm going to pick up Paul at the station.
I'm going to watch out for you, Josh Waitzkin.
I'm going to meet an old friend.
I'm going to see what Marcus has under his blanket.
I'm going to my room now.
I'm going to get antidepressants and tranquilizers.
I'm going to do the same thing tomorrow.
I'm going to talk about that important participant in Vertigo - the composer.
I'm going to run a restaurant.
I'm going to look at my old cabin.
That's why I'm going to destroy the formula.
Now I'm going to demonstrate how I do it.
I'm going to try to repair these energy relays.
Quiet, I'm going to talk to the Bersagliera.
Monika, I'm going to start night school.
Well, I'm going to Danver.

Alternatives:

I am going to
I will go to
I'm planning to

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