B1 Gerunds & Infinitives 18 min read متوسط

يتطلع إلى + اسم الفاعل (متحمس للمستقبل)

Anticipate future joys correctly: look forward to + gerund is your excited future-tense friend!

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'look forward to' followed by an '-ing' verb or a noun to express positive anticipation for a future event.

  • Always use a gerund (-ing) after 'to', never the base verb. Example: 'I look forward to meeting you.'
  • The 'to' here is a preposition, not part of an infinitive. Example: 'I look forward to the weekend.'
  • Use the continuous 'am looking forward to' for a more personal, friendly tone in conversation.
👤 + 👀 + ⏩ + 2️⃣ + [Verb-ing / Noun] 🤩

نظرة عامة

### نظرة عامة
عبارة look forward to هي تعبير اصطلاحي مهم جدًا في اللغة الإنجليزية، خاصة للمتعلمين في المستوى B1. تسمح لك هذه العبارة بالتعبير عن شعورك بالإيجابية والترقب أو الحماس تجاه أحداث مستقبلية. قد تبدو بسيطة للوهلة الأولى، لكن تركيبتها النحوية غالبًا ما تمثل تحديًا للمتعلمين، ويرجع ذلك أساسًا إلى كلمة to التي تبدو مشابهة لأداة المصدر (infinitive marker) في تركيبات أخرى، لكنها هنا تعمل كحرف جر (preposition).
إتقان هذه العبارة يمكن أن يرفع مستوى تعبيرك، سواء كنت تتحدث عن لقاءات اجتماعية غير رسمية أو عن تفاعلات مهنية رسمية.
فهم look forward to لا يقتصر على حفظ عبارة جاهزة؛ بل يتطلب فهم جانب أساسي من قواعد اللغة الإنجليزية: سلوك حروف الجر. الكثير من المتعلمين يقعون في خطأ شائع وهو وضع الفعل في صيغته الأساسية مباشرة بعد to، متأثرين بالتركيبة الأكثر شيوعًا to + infinitive (مثل to go, to eat). لكن في حالة look forward to، يجب أن يتبع حرف الجر to إما اسمًا (noun) أو صيغة الـ gerund (الفعل مضافًا إليه ing ويعمل كأسماء).
في المستوى B1، الاستخدام الصحيح لعبارة look forward to يدل على تطور في الطلاقة اللغوية، حيث يتجاوز المتعلم التواصل الأساسي للتعبير عن مشاعر وتوقعات أكثر دقة. هذه العبارة شائعة جدًا في اللغة الإنجليزية المنطوقة والمكتوبة، وهي جزء لا يتجزأ من التخطيط، والتفاعل الاجتماعي، والمراسلات المهنية. استخدامها بشكل صحيح يظهر فهمًا للغة الإنجليزية الاصطلاحية ويعزز وضوح التعبير عن النوايا والمشاعر المستقبلية.
### كيف تعمل هذه القاعدة النحوية
اللبنة الأساسية في عبارة look forward to تكمن في وظيفة كلمة to. في اللغة الإنجليزية، كلمة to عادة ما تأتي لتقديم أحد أمرين: إما المصدر (infinitive) للفعل (مثل to eat، to study)، أو تعمل كحرف جر (preposition) يتبع أسماء أو ضمائر (مثل go to the store، listen to music). في سياق عبارة look forward to، فإن to تعمل حصريًا كحرف جر.
هذا التمييز بالغ الأهمية لأن حروف الجر في اللغة الإنجليزية يجب أن يتبعها دائمًا اسم (noun)، أو ضمير (pronoun)، أو صيغة الـ gerund (الفعل مضافًا إليه ing الذي يعمل عمل الاسم).
لنأخذ مثالاً: I am looking forward to my holiday. في هذه الجملة، holiday هي اسم (noun) وتعمل كمفعول لحرف الجر to. عندما نريد التعبير عن ترقب لـ فعل سيحدث في المستقبل، تتطلب اللغة الإنجليزية تقديم هذا الفعل في شكل يشبه الاسم.
وهنا يأتي دور صيغة الـ gerund. الـ gerund هو صيغة الفعل مضافًا إليها ing (مثل travelling, studying, working)، وتعمل هذه الصيغة نحويًا كاسم. على سبيل المثال، في جملة I am looking forward to travelling، فإن travelling هي gerund، وهي تعمل كمفعول لحرف الجر to وتعبر عن الفعل الذي تترقبه.
هذا السلوك النحوي متسق في العديد من الأفعال المركبة (phrasal verbs) والتعبيرات الأخرى التي تحتوي على حرف الجر to. على سبيل المثال، فكر في عبارات مثل object to (يعترض على)، be accustomed to (يعتاد على)، be used to (معتاد على)، و contribute to (يساهم في). في كل هذه الحالات، to هي حرف جر ويجب أن يتبعها اسم أو gerund.
ستقول I object to paying too much (أنا أعترض على دفع الكثير)، وليس I object to pay too much. وبالمثل، She is accustomed to waking up early (هي معتادة على الاستيقاظ مبكرًا)، وليس She is accustomed to wake up early. هذا الاتساق يعزز القاعدة بأن حرف الجر يتطلب مفعولًا يشبه الاسم، وصيغة الـ gerund تؤدي هذا الدور عندما يكون المفعول عبارة عن فعل.
العبارة look forward to بحد ذاتها تعني توجيه النظر أو الاهتمام نحو نقطة مستقبلية. كلمة forward (للأمام) مع حرف الجر to (إلى) توجه هذا الترقب نحو حدث أو نشاط معين. هذا البناء الدلالي يعزز المتطلب النحوي لوجود مفعول يشبه الاسم، سواء كان هذا المفعول اسمًا صريحًا أو فعلًا تم تحويله إلى اسم عبر صيغة الـ gerund.
هذا الفهم الدقيق لـ to كحرف جر، وليس كعلامة للمصدر، هو مفتاح إتقان عبارة look forward to.
### نمط التكوين
إتقان بنية عبارة look forward to يتطلب تجميع عناصرها بشكل صحيح. النمط الأكثر شيوعًا ومرونة يتضمن استخدام أحد تصريفات الفعل to be، مما يعكس حالة مستمرة من الترقب. البنية الأساسية هي كما يلي:
الفاعل (Subject) + [تصريف من الفعل to be] + looking forward to / look forward to + اسم (Noun) / Gerund (الفعل + ing)
دعنا نفصل كل مكون:
  • الفاعل (Subject): هو الشخص أو الكيان الذي يشعر بالترقب (مثل: I, You, He, She, It, We, They, The team, My sister).
  • [تصريف من الفعل to be]: هذا الفعل يتغير حسب الفاعل والزمن المطلوب. بينما صيغة المضارع المستمر (am looking, is looking, are looking) هي الأكثر استخدامًا للتعبير عن الترقب الحالي أو المستمر، إلا أن صيغًا أخرى ممكنة أيضًا:
  • المضارع المستمر (Present Continuous - الأكثر شيوعًا): I am looking forward to..., She is looking forward to..., We are looking forward to... هذه الصيغة تؤكد على الشعور الحالي بالترقب.
  • المضارع البسيط (Simple Present - رسمي/عام): I look forward to..., He looks forward to... تُستخدم هذه الصيغة غالبًا في المراسلات الرسمية للتعبير عن توقع، كما في نهاية البريد الإلكتروني (I look forward to your reply. - أتطلع إلى ردك). يمكنها أيضًا التعبير عن ترقب عام أو معتاد (He always looks forward to Fridays. - هو دائمًا يتطلع إلى أيام الجمعة).
  • الماضي المستمر (Past Continuous): I was looking forward to..., They were looking forward to... تُستخدم لوصف ترقب كان مستمرًا في نقطة زمنية معينة في الماضي، وغالبًا ما تُقارن بحدث ماضٍ (I was looking forward to the concert, but it was cancelled. - كنت أتطلع لحضور الحفل الموسيقي، لكنه أُلغي).
  • المستقبل المستمر (Future Continuous): I will be looking forward to... أقل شيوعًا، ولكنها ممكنة للتعبير عن ترقب سيكون مستمرًا في المستقبل.
  • looking forward to / look forward to: هذا هو الفعل المركب الأساسي. يبقى ثابتًا في شكله، مع استخدام looking في الأزمنة المستمرة، و look/looks في الأزمنة البسيطة.
  • اسم (Noun) / Gerund (الفعل + ing): هذا هو مفعول حرف الجر to. يحدد الشيء الذي يتم ترقبه. إذا كان المفعول عبارة عن فعل، فيجب أن يكون بصيغة الـ gerund (مثل: going, meeting, starting). إذا كان المفعول شيئًا، فسيكون اسمًا (مثل: the weekend, your visit, my birthday).
إليك جدول شامل يوضح نمط التكوين:
| الفاعل | تصريف to be | الفعل المركب | المفعول (Gerund) | المفعول (اسم) | مثال جملة |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | am | looking forward to | starting my new job | the holiday | I am looking forward to starting my new job next week. |
| You | are | looking forward to | hearing from you soon | your visit | Are you looking forward to hearing about their decision? |
| He | is | looking forward to | seeing his friends | the party | He is looking forward to seeing his friends later. |
| She | is | looking forward to | presenting her research | the conference | She's looking forward to presenting her research at the conference. |
| We | are | looking forward to | relaxing on the beach | our vacation | We are looking forward to relaxing on the beach this summer. |
| They | are | looking forward to | playing the new game | the game release | They are looking forward to playing the new game tonight. |
| It | is | looking forward to | being repaired | its overhaul | The old car is looking forward to being repaired next month. |
| The team | is | looking forward to | collaborating on the project | the project launch | The team is looking forward to collaborating on the new project. |
| I | (لا يوجد) | look forward to | receiving your feedback | your feedback | I look forward to receiving your feedback on the proposal. (رسمي، مضارع بسيط) |
| I | was | looking forward to | meeting him | the event | I was looking forward to meeting him, but he cancelled. (ماضي مستمر) |
يوضح هذا الجدول كيف يتكيف الفعل المركب عبر فواعل وأزمنة مختلفة، مع مطالبة مستمرة بـ gerund أو اسم كمفعول. المفتاح هو تذكر أن to هنا تعمل كحرف جر، مما يوجه اختيارك للصيغة التالية للكلمة.
### متى تستخدمها
عبارة look forward to هي أداة متعددة الاستخدامات للتعبير عن الترقب والحماس في سياقات متنوعة، من المحادثات العادية إلى الاتصالات الكتابية الرسمية. وظيفتها الأساسية هي نقل توقع إيجابي لحدث أو فعل مستقبلي. فهم استخدامها المناسب يعزز الوضوح والتأثير العاطفي في لغتك الإنجليزية.
  1. 1التعبير عن الحماس للخطط المستقبلية: هذا هو التطبيق الأكثر شيوعًا. استخدم look forward to عندما تكون لديك خطط واضحة وتشعر بإيجابية حقيقية تجاهها.
  • I’m really looking forward to my sister's wedding next month. (أتحدث عن حدث عائلي).
  • We’re looking forward to visiting the museum tomorrow. (نناقش نشاطًا مخططًا له).
  • She’s looking forward to starting her new internship in the city. (أتوقع خطوة مهنية).
  1. 1ترقب التفاعلات الاجتماعية: العبارة مفيدة بشكل خاص لنقل الحماس للقاء الآخرين أو التفاعل معهم. إنها تظهر الدفء والاهتمام الحقيقي.
  • I’m looking forward to catching up with you over coffee on Friday. (لترتيب لقاء اجتماعي).
  • They are looking forward to meeting their new exchange student. (للتعبير عن الاستعداد لوصول شخص جديد).
  • I was looking forward to seeing you at the conference last week. (للتعبير عن ترقب ماضٍ).
  1. 1الخاتمة الرسمية والمهنية: في رسائل البريد الإلكتروني التجارية، والرسائل، والمراسلات الرسمية، تعتبر look forward to (غالبًا بصيغة المضارع البسيط) طريقة مهذبة ومعيارية للتعبير عن توقع الرد، أو الاجتماع، أو مزيد من التواصل. هذا يحافظ على نبرة مهنية ولكنها تفاعلية.
  • I look forward to your prompt response regarding this matter. (خاتمة بريد إلكتروني رسمية).
  • We look forward to collaborating with your team on this project. (مراسلات تجارية).
  • Thank you for your application; we look forward to interviewing you next week. (مراسلات توظيف).
  1. 1الآمال والأحلام والتطلعات العامة: إلى جانب الخطط الفورية، يمكن للعبارة التعبير عن آمال أو رغبات أوسع للمستقبل، سواء كانت وشيكة أو بعيدة.
  • Many students look forward to graduating and starting their careers. (تطلع عام).
  • He’s looking forward to mastering a new programming language. (هدف تطوير شخصي).
  • I'm looking forward to a time when travel is easier and more accessible. (أمل مجتمعي أوسع).
  1. 1مع الضمير It كعنصر نائب: عندما يكون الشيء الذي يتم ترقبه قد تم تحديده بوضوح في المحادثة، يمكن استخدام it كعنصر نائب موجز.
  • A: The concert is going to be amazing! (الحفل سيكون رائعًا!) B: I know, I’m really looking forward to it! (أعرف، أنا أتطلع إليه حقًا!) (تشير إلى الحفل).
  • A: Are you ready for your presentation? (هل أنت مستعد لعرضك التقديمي؟) B: Yes, I'm actually looking forward to it. (نعم، أنا أتطلع إليه في الواقع.) (تشير إلى العرض التقديمي).
نصيحة ثقافية: الاستخدام المتسق لعبارة look forward to هو سمة مميزة للتواصل المهذب والمتفاعل في الثقافات الناطقة بالإنجليزية. غالبًا ما يُفضل على عبارات التوقع المباشرة، لأنه ينقل استثمارًا عاطفيًا إيجابيًا. على سبيل المثال، بدلاً من مجرد قول I expect your email (أتوقع بريدك الإلكتروني)، فإن عبارة I look forward to your email (أتطلع إلى بريدك الإلكتروني) تخفف النبرة وتعبر عن ترقب ودود، مما يعزز العلاقات المهنية.
### الأخطاء الشائعة
على الرغم من شيوع استخدامها، هناك بعض الأخطاء التي يقع فيها المتعلمون، خاصة الناطقين بالعربية، عند استخدام look forward to:
  1. 1وضع الفعل في صيغة المصدر (Infinitive) بعد to: هذا هو الخطأ الأكثر انتشارًا. بسبب تأثير اللغة العربية، حيث لا يوجد مقابل مباشر لصيغة to + infinitive، ولأن كلمة to في اللغة الإنجليزية غالبًا ما تسبق المصدر، يميل المتعلمون إلى وضع الفعل في صيغته الأساسية.
  • خطأ: I am looking forward to meet you.
  • الصواب: I am looking forward to meeting you.
  • السبب: كما أوضحنا، to هنا حرف جر، وليس جزءًا من المصدر. حروف الجر تتطلب اسمًا أو gerund كمفعول. في العربية، نقول

Conjugating 'Look Forward To'

Tense Subject Verb Form Object (Gerund/Noun)
Present Simple
I / You / We / They
look forward to
meeting you
Present Simple
He / She / It
looks forward to
the party
Present Continuous
I
am looking forward to
traveling
Present Continuous
He / She / It
is looking forward to
seeing us
Past Simple
All subjects
looked forward to
the break
Present Perfect
I / You / We / They
have looked forward to
this day

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Usage
I am looking forward to
I'm looking forward to
Informal/Neutral speech
You are looking forward to
You're looking forward to
Informal/Neutral speech
We are looking forward to
We're looking forward to
Informal/Neutral speech
She is looking forward to
She's looking forward to
Informal/Neutral speech

Meanings

To feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen in the future.

1

Professional Correspondence

A polite way to end a business email or letter, indicating readiness for the next step.

“I look forward to hearing from you soon.”

“We look forward to receiving your proposal.”

2

Social Anticipation

Expressing personal excitement about a social event or meeting a friend.

“I'm really looking forward to seeing you tonight!”

“Are you looking forward to the party?”

3

Anticipatory Relief

Looking forward to the end of a difficult period or a break.

“I'm looking forward to finishing this project.”

“She is looking forward to having some peace and quiet.”

Reference Table

Reference table for يتطلع إلى + اسم الفاعل (متحمس للمستقبل)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative (Formal)
Subject + look forward to + [Noun/Gerund]
I look forward to your reply.
Affirmative (Neutral)
Subject + be + looking forward to + [Noun/Gerund]
I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Negative
Subject + be + not + looking forward to + [Noun/Gerund]
He isn't looking forward to the move.
Question
Be + subject + looking forward to + [Noun/Gerund]?
Are you looking forward to the trip?
Short Answer (+)
Yes, subject + be.
Yes, I am.
Short Answer (-)
No, subject + be + not.
No, I'm not.
Past Tense
Subject + looked forward to + [Noun/Gerund]
We looked forward to the holidays.

طيف الرسمية

رسمي
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the proposal.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the proposal. (Meeting someone)

محايد
I'm looking forward to meeting you next week.

I'm looking forward to meeting you next week. (Meeting someone)

غير رسمي
Looking forward to seeing you!

Looking forward to seeing you! (Meeting someone)

عامية
Can't wait to catch up!

Can't wait to catch up! (Meeting someone)

The 'To' Bridge

Look Forward To

Noun Path

  • The Weekend the weekend
  • Your Email your email

Gerund Path

  • Meeting meeting
  • Traveling traveling

Formal vs. Informal Anticipation

Formal (Business)
I look forward to hearing from you. Professional sign-off
Informal (Friends)
I'm looking forward to seeing you! Warm and personal

Is it a Gerund or Infinitive?

1

Are you using 'Look Forward To'?

YES
Go to next step
NO
Check other rules
2

Can you replace the verb with 'it'?

YES
Use -ING (Gerund)
NO
Re-evaluate sentence

Common Objects

🎉

Events

  • The party
  • The wedding
  • The concert
🏃

Actions

  • Meeting you
  • Starting the job
  • Going home

أمثلة حسب المستوى

1

I look forward to the party.

Espero con ansias la fiesta.

2

I look forward to meeting you.

Espero conocerte.

3

We look forward to the holiday.

Esperamos las vacaciones.

4

I look forward to your call.

Espero tu llamada.

1

I am looking forward to seeing my family.

Estoy deseando ver a mi familia.

2

She is looking forward to starting school.

Ella está ansiosa por empezar la escuela.

3

Are you looking forward to the concert?

¿Tienes ganas del concierto?

4

They are not looking forward to the rain.

No tienen ganas de que llueva.

1

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Quedo a la espera de sus noticias lo antes posible.

2

We are really looking forward to visiting the new gallery.

Tenemos muchas ganas de visitar la nueva galería.

3

He was looking forward to retiring after forty years of work.

Él estaba deseando jubilarse después de cuarenta años de trabajo.

4

I'm looking forward to not having to wake up early tomorrow.

Tengo ganas de no tener que despertarme temprano mañana.

1

I look forward to representing the company at the upcoming conference.

Espero representar a la empresa en la próxima conferencia.

2

The team is looking forward to implementing the new software updates.

El equipo está ansioso por implementar las nuevas actualizaciones de software.

3

I've been looking forward to this dinner for weeks.

He estado esperando esta cena durante semanas.

4

She is looking forward to having her hard work finally recognized.

Ella espera que su arduo trabajo sea finalmente reconocido.

1

We look forward to forging a long-lasting partnership with your firm.

Esperamos forjar una asociación duradera con su firma.

2

I look forward to your providing a detailed explanation for these discrepancies.

Espero que proporcione una explicación detallada de estas discrepancias.

3

The researchers are looking forward to analyzing the data gathered during the eclipse.

Los investigadores esperan analizar los datos recopilados durante el eclipse.

4

I'm looking forward to there being more transparency in the future.

Espero que haya más transparencia en el futuro.

1

One might look forward to the day when such measures are no longer necessary.

Uno podría esperar el día en que tales medidas ya no sean necesarias.

2

I look forward to the resolution of this matter with the utmost anticipation.

Espero la resolución de este asunto con la mayor anticipación.

3

He looked forward to the trial as a means of vindicating his reputation.

Él esperaba el juicio como un medio para reivindicar su reputación.

4

The protagonist looks forward to a future unburdened by the ghosts of his past.

El protagonista anhela un futuro libre de los fantasmas de su pasado.

سهل الخلط

Look Forward To + Gerund (Excited About the Future) مقابل Look forward to vs. Wait for

Learners use 'look forward to' for neutral things like a bus or a doctor's appointment.

Look Forward To + Gerund (Excited About the Future) مقابل To as Infinitive vs. To as Preposition

Learners think every 'to' must be followed by a base verb.

Look Forward To + Gerund (Excited About the Future) مقابل Look forward to vs. Expect

Expect is about probability; look forward to is about emotion.

أخطاء شائعة

I look forward to see you.

I look forward to seeing you.

You must use -ing after 'to' in this phrase.

I look forward meeting you.

I look forward to meeting you.

Don't forget the word 'to'.

I am looking forward the party.

I am looking forward to the party.

You need 'to' before the noun.

I looking forward to it.

I am looking forward to it.

Don't forget the verb 'to be' (am/is/are).

She looks forward to go home.

She looks forward to going home.

Even with 'he/she/it', the verb after 'to' must be -ing.

I look forward to hear from you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

This is the most common error in business emails.

Are you look forward to the trip?

Are you looking forward to the trip?

In questions with 'Are', use the -ing form of 'look'.

I look forward to your come.

I look forward to your coming.

Use a gerund or a noun, not a base verb as a noun.

I look forward to the bus arriving.

I am waiting for the bus to arrive.

Don't use 'look forward to' for neutral or boring events.

I look forward to meet with you.

I look forward to meeting with you.

Even with 'with', the first verb must be a gerund.

I look forward to you joining us.

I look forward to your joining us.

In very formal English, the possessive 'your' is preferred before the gerund.

أنماط الجُمل

I am looking forward to ___.

I am looking forward to ___ing ___.

We look forward to ___ing from you soon.

I'm not looking forward to ___ing ___.

Real World Usage

Business Email constant

I look forward to hearing your feedback on the draft.

Texting a Friend very common

Looking forward to the movie tonight!

Job Interview common

I look forward to the possibility of joining your team.

Travel Booking common

We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel.

Social Media Post very common

So looking forward to starting this new chapter!

Food Delivery App occasional

We look forward to serving you again soon!

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The Noun Test

If you aren't sure if you should use -ing, try replacing the verb with 'it'. If 'I look forward to it' sounds correct, then you must use the -ing form of the verb.
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The 'To' Trap

Don't let the word 'to' trick you into thinking it's an infinitive. In this phrase, 'to' is a preposition, just like 'in' or 'at'.
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Tone Control

Use 'I look forward to' (Present Simple) for bosses and clients. Use 'I'm looking forward to' (Present Continuous) for colleagues and friends.
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Polite Pressure

In business, 'I look forward to receiving the report' is a polite way of saying 'Send me the report soon!'

Smart Tips

Use the Present Simple 'I look forward to' to sound more professional and established.

I'm looking forward to your reply. I look forward to your reply.

Try to put a noun after it. If it works, use -ing for the verb.

I look forward to (go). I look forward to (the trip) -> I look forward to going.

Add 'really' or 'so' to the continuous form.

I am looking forward to seeing you. I am really looking forward to seeing you!

Use 'I look forward to hearing from you' as a polite way to ask for an answer.

Please answer me soon. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

النطق

/lʊk ˈfɔːrwərd tə/

The 'to' reduction

In casual speech, 'to' is often reduced to a 'schwa' sound /tə/.

for-war-tu

Linking 'forward' and 'to'

The 'd' in forward often links smoothly to the 't' in to, sounding almost like one word.

Rising excitement

I'm looking FORWARD to it! ↗

Emphasis on 'forward' shows high enthusiasm.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Remember: 'Look forward to' is a bridge to a NOUN. Since a Gerund acts like a noun, it's the only verb form allowed across the bridge.

ربط بصري

Imagine yourself standing on a balcony, looking through a telescope at a giant '-ING' sign in the distance. You are looking forward to reaching that sign.

Rhyme

When you look forward to a thing, make sure the verb ends in -ING!

Story

Leo was a businessman who always wrote 'I look forward to meet you.' He never got any jobs. One day, a bird named Gerund dropped an '-ING' on his letter. He got the job immediately!

Word Web

AnticipateEagerExcitedGerundPrepositionFutureCorrespondence

تحدٍّ

Write three sentences about things you are excited about this month. One must be a noun, and two must be gerunds (-ing verbs).

ملاحظات ثقافية

Using 'I look forward to hearing from you' is the standard, polite way to end an email. Omitting it can sometimes seem abrupt or rude.

This phrase is the closest equivalent to 'Yoroshiku onegaishimasu' when used at the end of a request or introduction.

On platforms like Instagram or LinkedIn, 'Looking forward!' is a common short comment on event posts.

The phrase combines the literal act of 'looking' in a 'forward' direction with the preposition 'to' indicating the destination.

بدايات محادثة

What are you looking forward to this weekend?

Is there a holiday or trip you are looking forward to?

In your career, what milestones are you looking forward to achieving?

Looking back, what was something you were looking forward to that lived up to the hype?

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Write about three things you are looking forward to in the next year.
Describe a professional goal and explain why you look forward to reaching it.
Write a formal email to a potential employer after an interview.
Reflect on the concept of anticipation. Is looking forward to something better than the thing itself?

أخطاء شائعة

Incorrect

صحيح


Incorrect

صحيح


Incorrect

صحيح


Incorrect

صحيح

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

I look forward to ___ (meet) you in person.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: meeting
After 'look forward to', we always use the gerund (-ing) form.
Choose the most natural sentence for a business email. اختيار متعدد

Which sentence is best for closing a professional letter?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I look forward to hearing from you.
The present simple 'I look forward to' + gerund is the standard formal closing.
Identify the error in the following sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She is looking forward to go to the beach this weekend.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to go
It should be 'to going' because 'look forward to' requires a gerund.
Rewrite the sentence using 'look forward to'. Sentence Transformation

I am excited about the party.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I look forward to the party.
'Look forward to' can be followed directly by a noun like 'the party'.
Match the beginning of the sentence with the correct ending. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-your reply, 2-seeing you, 3-welcoming you
All endings must be nouns or gerunds.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Are you coming to the wedding? B: Yes! I'm really ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: looking forward to it
In speech, the present continuous 'looking forward to' is most common.
Which of these is NOT followed by a gerund? Grammar Sorting

Pick the odd one out.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Want to
'Want to' is followed by an infinitive (base verb). The others use 'to' as a preposition.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

forward / to / looking / I / meeting / am / you

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am looking forward to meeting you.
The standard order is Subject + be + looking forward to + gerund.

Score: /8

تمارين تطبيقية

8 exercises
Fill in the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

I look forward to ___ (meet) you in person.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: meeting
After 'look forward to', we always use the gerund (-ing) form.
Choose the most natural sentence for a business email. اختيار متعدد

Which sentence is best for closing a professional letter?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I look forward to hearing from you.
The present simple 'I look forward to' + gerund is the standard formal closing.
Identify the error in the following sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She is looking forward to go to the beach this weekend.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to go
It should be 'to going' because 'look forward to' requires a gerund.
Rewrite the sentence using 'look forward to'. Sentence Transformation

I am excited about the party.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I look forward to the party.
'Look forward to' can be followed directly by a noun like 'the party'.
Match the beginning of the sentence with the correct ending. Match Pairs

1. I look forward to... / 2. I am looking forward to... / 3. We look forward to...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-your reply, 2-seeing you, 3-welcoming you
All endings must be nouns or gerunds.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Are you coming to the wedding? B: Yes! I'm really ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: looking forward to it
In speech, the present continuous 'looking forward to' is most common.
Which of these is NOT followed by a gerund? Grammar Sorting

Pick the odd one out.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Want to
'Want to' is followed by an infinitive (base verb). The others use 'to' as a preposition.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

forward / to / looking / I / meeting / am / you

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am looking forward to meeting you.
The standard order is Subject + be + looking forward to + gerund.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Choose the correct form. املأ الفراغ

I'm truly looking forward to ___ you at the conference.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: meeting
Find and fix the mistake. Error Correction

She is looking forward for her birthday party next week.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She is looking forward to her birthday party next week.
Which sentence is correct? اختيار متعدد

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We are looking forward to eating at that new restaurant.
Type the correct English sentence. الترجمة

Translate into English: 'Estoy deseando leer el nuevo libro.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I'm looking forward to reading the new book.","I am looking forward to reading the new book."]
Put the words in order. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm looking forward to seeing the movie
Match the beginning of the sentence with the correct ending. Match Pairs

Match the beginnings with the correct endings:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Choose the correct form. املأ الفراغ

The whole family is looking forward to ___ on vacation next month.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: going
Find and fix the mistake. Error Correction

He is very looking forward to travel abroad.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He is very looking forward to traveling abroad.
Which sentence is correct? اختيار متعدد

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My boss is looking forward to reviewing the report tomorrow.
Type the correct English sentence. الترجمة

Translate into English: 'Esperamos con interés sus comentarios.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["We look forward to your feedback.","We are looking forward to your feedback."]
Put the words in order. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She is looking forward to studying abroad
Match the emotion with the correct `look forward to` phrase. Match Pairs

Match the emotions with the correct phrases:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

الأسئلة الشائعة (8)

No. You must say `I look forward to seeing you`. In this phrase, 'to' is a preposition, and prepositions are followed by nouns or gerunds (-ing).

`I look forward to` is more formal and common in business letters. `I am looking forward to` is more personal and common in conversation or friendly emails.

Yes! You can say `I look forward to the weekend` or `I look forward to your email`.

Yes, you can say `I'm not looking forward to the exam`. It means you are dreading it or not excited about it.

In casual conversation or texting, yes. In formal writing, you should include the subject and verb: `I am looking forward to it`.

Yes. `I was looking forward to the concert, but it was canceled`. This shows you were excited in the past.

Because 'to' is a preposition here, not an infinitive marker. Prepositions always take the -ing form of a verb.

No, it must be `I look forward to meeting with you`. The 'with' doesn't change the rule for the gerund.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Esperar con ansias / Tener ganas de

English uses -ing; Spanish uses the infinitive.

French moderate

Avoir hâte de / Se réjouir de

French uses the infinitive after 'de'.

German partial

Sich freuen auf

German requires a prepositional object or a full clause.

Japanese low

楽しみにしてる (Tanoshimi ni shite iru)

Japanese uses a noun-based construction rather than a phrasal verb.

Arabic high

يتطلع إلى (Yatatalla'u ila)

Very similar structure, as both use a verbal noun/gerund.

Chinese low

期待 (Qīdài)

No preposition is needed in Chinese.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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