we are about to read vs we are going to be reading

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'We are about to read' is used to indicate that something is going to happen very soon, while 'we are going to be reading' implies a continuous action or activity in the future.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

we are about to read

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is going to happen very soon.

This phrase is used to express that a reading activity is going to take place in the near future.

Examples:

We are about to read the next chapter in our book.
I am about to read a new novel.
Are you about to read the instructions?
She is about to read the news online.
They are about to read the play for the first time.

Alternatives:

We are going to read
We are going to start reading
We are going to begin reading
We are going to read soon
We are going to read shortly

we are going to be reading

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a continuous action or activity of reading in the future.

This phrase is used to express that reading will be happening over a period of time in the future.

Examples:

We are going to be reading all afternoon.
I am going to be reading a new book next week.
Are you going to be reading during the trip?
She is going to be reading the entire series.
They are going to be reading together in the library.

Alternatives:

We will be reading
We are going to read
We will be engaged in reading
We will be immersed in reading
We will be absorbed in reading

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we are about to read vs we are going to be reading