Meaning
"I’m looking forward to"는 영어에서 기대감을 표현할 때 자주 사용하는 문구입니다. 이 표현은 어떤 일이 곧 일어날 것에 대해 기대하거나 기다리는 마음을 나타냅니다.
주로 미래에 있을 사건이나 활동에 대해 긍정적인 감정을 강조할 때 사용됩니다. 예를 들어, "I’m looking forward to the weekend"는 주말을 기대하고 있다는 의미입니다. 이 문장에서 알 수 있듯이, "I’m looking forward to" 다음에는 보통 명사나 동명사(-ing 형태)와 함께 쓰여, 무엇을 기대하고 있는지를 구체적으로 설명합니다.
이 표현을 사용할 때 주의할 점은 "to" 다음에 오는 단어가 반드시 명사형이어야 한다는 것입니다. 예를 들어, "I’m looking forward to meeting you"에서 "meeting"은 동명사로 사용되었습니다.
따라서, "I’m looking forward to"는 단순한 기대감을 넘어, 긍정적이고 설레는 감정을 전달하는 데 효과적인 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- I'm looking forward to their new album.
- I’'m looking forward to this Friday.
- I'm looking forward to seeing the movie.
- I'm looking forward to my trip.
- I'm looking forward to it.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m looking forward to their new album.
Situation
Are you going to the concert?
Yes, I can’t wait!
I had no idea you liked their music.
They’re my favorite! I'm looking forward to their new album.
02
I’m looking forward to this Friday.
Situation 1
Are you nervous about your interview?
I am.
But I need to work.
하지만 나는 일을 해야 해.
It’s nice to have a job and be more independent.
Yes, I'm looking forward to this Friday.
Situation 2
Do you have something to wear for your date?
I’m thinking of dressing simple.
I’m so excited for you!
Me too, I'm looking forward to this Friday.
03
I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.
Situation
I’ll pick you up at 7:30.
I'm looking forward to seeing the movie.
Me too.
See you at 7:30!
04
I’m looking forward to my trip.
Situation 1
What are you doing this summer?
I’ve planned a vacation in Croatia.
Really?
I’d love to visit one day.
언젠가 꼭 방문하고 싶어요.
I hear it’s beautiful.
I'm looking forward to my trip.
여행이 기대돼요.
Situation 2
I’ve been so stressed these days.
Oh no, is it work?
Yes, maybe you should go on a short vacation.
I’m flying to Australia next month,
I'm looking forward to my trip.
이번 여행이 기대됩니다.
05
I’m looking forward to it.
Situation 1
Do you wanna go watch the firework festival?
I’d love to.
Let’s have dinner and go watch the fireworks after.
I’m looking forward to it.
Situation 2
Let’s go to the Stampede.
What’s at the Stampede?
It’s a rodeo, exhibition, and festival that starts next week.
Sounds like fun,
I'm looking forward to it.
기대하고 있어요.
Writer’s Note
One of the more common expressions in English, it means to expect something with pleasure. To feel excited or happy that an event is going to happen. Remember that using negatives such as "no, not, don’t, or didn’t" will change the meaning into something you are not excited or not happy that something is going to happen.
Here are some fun examples for you to try out:
- I’m looking forward to sleeping in and doing absolutely nothing this weekend.
- I’m looking forward to our pizza night like it’s a national holiday.
- I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s Halloween costumes—especially the weird ones.
- I’m looking forward to laughing until my face hurts at the reunion.
- I’m looking forward to karaoke night, even if I sing terribly.
- I’m looking forward to trying that dessert you won’t stop talking about.
- I’m looking forward to hot chocolate, fuzzy socks, and a good book.
- I’m looking forward to brunch more than my paycheck this week.
- I’m looking forward to getting lost in a city I’ve never been to.
- I’m looking forward to collecting more passport stamps and snack reviews.
- I’m looking forward to making memories that will embarrass us in 10 years.
- I’m looking forward to spending real time with people, not just their profile pictures.
- I’m looking forward to hugs, laughter, and good coffee with old friends.
- I’m looking forward to becoming someone my past self would be proud of.
Try it out! Repeat the sentences out loud and switch up the nouns or verbs to make your own sentence. Use your phone to record yourself and your new sentences, it’s a great way to practice and get used to hearing your own voice speak English. Little by little, everyday is a day closer to speaking confidently. You got this!
