1 When I was little I went to school
2 When I was little I was going to school
My friend who's a native told me that when I state general information about my childhood 1 is idiomatic and 2 could indicate some temporary action or may be used used in a different context like " when I was little I was going to school, suddenly I felt tired and fainted. Do you agree with that? What bother me is that I gave her one more question.
3 When I'm old I will plant plants
4 When I'm old I will be planting plants
And here she said thay both have the same meaning and are idomatic. As a learner I'd say 3 is idiomatic and 4 is odd? What do think are both fine and why?
