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i am planning vs i plan

'I am planning' and 'I plan' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different ways. 'I am planning' is used when referring to an ongoing action or plans that are currently being arranged. 'I plan' is used to express a general intention or future action without emphasizing the ongoing process.
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i am planning

The phrase 'I am planning' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate ongoing actions or future arrangements.

'I am planning' is used when you want to express that you are currently in the process of making arrangements or decisions for future events.

Examples:

  • I am planning a trip to Europe next summer.
  • She is planning to start her own business next year.
  • They are planning a surprise party for their friend.
  • We are planning to redecorate the living room next month.
  • He is planning to propose to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.
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  • Jul 17, 2020 ... I am planning to stay there for a few years. It is in present continuous tense which is used to indicate nearest future.
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  • May 12, 2024 ... Hi, I am planning a day at Disneyland this fall. The two possible dates are September 24th or October 22nd. How can I find out what the park ...
  • Oct 14, 2010 ... For the first time in several years, I am planning a Thanksgiving dinner. Usually I go to my sister in law's, but Thanksgiving is my fave...

Alternatives:

  • I am in the process of planning
  • I am currently planning
  • I am arranging
  • I am organizing

i plan

The phrase 'I plan' is correct and commonly used in English to express general intentions or future actions without emphasizing the ongoing process.

'I plan' is used when you want to state a future action or intention in a straightforward manner without focusing on the planning process itself.

Examples:

  • I plan to visit my parents next weekend.
  • She plans to study abroad next year.
  • They plan to launch a new product in the market.
  • We plan to have a picnic in the park tomorrow.
  • He plans to learn a new language this year.
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  • Apr 16, 2024 ... Columbia University President: What I Plan to Tell Congress Tomorrow. Antisemitism and calls for genocide have no place at a university. My ...
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  • Feb 2, 2019 ... How far into the future should I plan? 5 players, combat heavy, one session should will last 2-4 hours.
  • Aug 24, 2015 ... The Importance of Goal Setting: I plan to jump from Point A to Point B in the short-term, but, in the long-term, I just plan to jump from Point ...
  • Apr 17, 2024 ... Are there any downsides to leasing a car if I plan on purchasing it once the lease ends? I'm planning on purchasing either a RAV4 hybrid or ...
  • Jan 13, 2022 ... How I plan. I love getting mail. If you're a regular reader of this blog, you probably know that by now. I received a mail today from ...

Alternatives:

  • I intend to
  • I aim to
  • I will
  • I am going to

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