In the English Grammar Profile, A2 point 13 in the category of VERBS/phrasal-prepositional is defined as:
‘look forward to’ as a fixed expression followed by an ‘-ing’ form or noun phrase, usually at the end of correspondence.
However, the English Vocabulary Profile lists this at:
B1 to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen
B2 FORMAL – used at the end of a formal letter to say you hope to hear from or see someone soon, or that you expect something from them
Expert example:
Ruby, I look forward to this. We all do.
PELIC STUDENT EXAMPLE:
I am looking forward to getting your letter.
Japanese female, level 3 writing class.
A search in iWeb for:
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I look forward to working with everyone around the world to see that happen.
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A2:
able, actually, already, building, fans, future, most, out, receiving, rest, returning, serving, so, trying
B1:
challenge, continuing, forward, opportunity, welcoming
B2:
assisting, closely, response
EXPERT EXAMPLE:
Seor Richards is looking forward to finishing the season strong with his teammates and,
more importantly, his students, before considering his future on the gridiron.