'look foward to ...' or 'looking foward to ...'

[Mskacang]

When I was reading your newsletter of 18/Apr I actually did start wondering what the difference was between 'I look forward to...' and 'I am looking forward to...'

As for me, the first one seems slightly more formal & reserved, while the second one with the Continuous seems more urging, more emotional, suggesting 'I am quite keen to ....', 'I can't wait to ...'.

Am I getting it right?

Krisztina

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, though I don't think the difference is extreme.
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[Molly]

If they're so similar, and the "I'm looking..." connected more with the emotions, why can't we say:

Everyday, on my way home, I'm looking forward to a big dinner.

Normally it's this, right?

Everyday, on my way home, I look forward to a big dinner.

[Torsten]

Hi,

You might want to take at I look forward to vs. I'm looking forward to.

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