" to learn" or " for learning"?

Can someone tell me what the difference between 2 below sentences:

1. I'm going to Seattle to learn English.

2. I'm going to Seattle for learning English.

Thanks a lot!

13 de ago de 2013 00:30
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1. I'm going to Seattle to learn English.

I am going to Seattle. I will learn English in Seattle. This is the reason why I am going.

2. I'm going to Seattle for learning English.

I am going to Seattle. I learnt English before going. I am going because I learnt English (a reward, maybe passing a test).

13 de agosto de 2013