The Future tenses

[sondra]

Hello,

What's the difference in meaning between these sentences?

He is visiting his mother next week. / will be visiting / will visit / is going to visit / is going to be visiting.

Thanks

 

[5jj]

Here are a couple of threads to start you off. One has some useful links. Come back if you have any questions.

 

[emsr2d2]

Here are a couple of threads to start you off. One has some useful links. Come back if you have any questions.

I think you forgot to attach the links! ;-)

 

[5jj]

I think you forgot to attach the links! ;-)

No - they detached themselves when I wasn't looking. ;-)
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