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Default Will vs going to future

hi

I have problems with deciding whether to use the "will-future" or the "going-to future". The explanations I found over the internet are kind of confusing. Can sb help me?

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P.S.: also, could somebody try to help me with my pronounciation problem in this thread: http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/pr...fferently.html
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Can you write a couple sentences where you're not sure which one to use?

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