“I’m looking forward to” is a very common English phrase. We use it when we feel happy or excited about something in the future. It shows positive emotion.
After “to”, we use a verb with -ing form, not the base verb. For example, we say, “I’m looking forward to meeting you,” not “meet you.”
You can use this phrase in daily life: at work, with friends, in emails, or while talking about travel plans. It sounds polite and natural. Native speakers use it often in conversations and messages. Learning this structure will make your English sound more confident and friendly.
◎ Important Points
- “Looking forward to” talks about the future.
- It shows excitement or happiness.
- Always use verb + ing after “to”.
- “To” here is part of the phrase, not the infinitive form.
- You can use it in formal and informal situations.
- It is very common in emails and conversations.
➤Key Concept
✅ Sentence Structure: Subject + am/is/are + looking forward to + verb-ing
Example:
I am looking forward to meeting you.
Main Concept:
After “looking forward to”, always use the -ing form of the verb.
Speaking Tip:
Stress the words “forward” and the main verb to sound more natural.
➤ Common Mistakes To Avoid
| Common Mistake | Wrong Example | Correct Example |
|---|---|---|
| Using base verb | I am looking forward to meet you. | I am looking forward to meeting you. |
| Using “will” | I will looking forward to seeing you. | I am looking forward to seeing you. |
| Forgetting “to” | I am looking forward seeing you. | I am looking forward to seeing you. |
| Using past form | I am looking forward to met you. | I am looking forward to meeting you. |
| Using noun incorrectly | I am looking forward to the meet. | I am looking forward to the meeting. |
➤ Examples
- I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
- She is looking forward to starting her new job.
- We are looking forward to traveling next month.
- I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
- They are looking forward to meeting the new manager.
- I’m looking forward to spending time with my family.
- He is looking forward to learning English fluently.
- I’m looking forward to watching the movie tonight.
- She’s looking forward to visiting her grandparents.
- We’re looking forward to celebrating your birthday.
➤ Practice Examples
A. Fill in the blanks
- I am looking forward to ______ (meet) you.
- She is looking forward to ______ (travel) abroad.
- We are looking forward to ______ (start) the project.
- He is looking forward to ______ (see) his friend.
- They are looking forward to ______ (celebrate) the festival.
B. Change the incorrect sentence to correct one
- I am looking forward to meet you.
- She looking forward to seeing you.
- We are looking forward see the movie.
- He is looking forward to go home.
- They are looking forward to visit us.
C. Speak this sentence aloud
- I’m looking forward to improving my English.
- I’m looking forward to meeting new people.
- I’m looking forward to achieving my goals.
- I’m looking forward to speaking confidently.
- I’m looking forward to growing every day.
