WISH & HOPE: What's the difference?
In your language, the verbs "hope" and "wish" might be very similar or the same. However, in English, they are used in different ways. To clear up the confusion between the two verbs, watch this lesson on "hope" and "wish". I will teach you their definitions and how to use them with proper grammar. I'll show you how to combine these two verbs with the simple past and past present to talk about your goals and dreams. So don't just wish you understood; watch the video to make it happen, then take the quiz at www.engvid.com/english-vocabu... to test yourself!
TRANSCRIPT
I have a dream. I had a dream. I have a wish. I have a hope. I'm going to teach you the difference between two words in English that are confusing, probably be... Because in your language, the words are very similar; if not, used the same. Portuguese, for example. These words are: "wish" versus "hope". Dunh-dunh-dunh-dunh. The challenge is to figure out how they're different.
So, "wish" and "hope" are both verbs, and they're actually both regular verbs, so: "I wished" and "I hoped". And they both mean that you want or you desire something. So, you think: "Wow, okay. Well, in my language, oh, we use them the same. Oh, maybe they're a little bit different. I don't know. How are they different?" Let me tell you. In English, if you can remember this: "wish" is for stars. So we have a common expression that: "When you wish upon a star". A star, I don't mean a Hollywood actor or actress; I mean the beautiful twinkly things in the sky are called stars. So, we usually wish upon a star. We think: "Wow. I wish I had a million, trillion thousand dollars." Yeah. And the star goes: "I don't care. I'm a star. I can't get you anything." But the reason why this is a wish is because it's unreal. You want 10 billion dollars. Well, guess what? It's near impossible that you're going to get that, unless you work hard or rob a bank. If you'd like to rob a bank, please give me some money; just as a little, like, donation - that would be fine.
"Hope" is for dreamers. So, do you have a dream? Maybe you would like to learn English. You're on the right track. Maybe your dream is to travel; that's my dream. Maybe your dream is to achieve your goal. So, if you can remember this: A "wish" is for a star, which means it's unreal; it's not going to happen. And "hope" is for dreamers - this is real; with some effort, you can achieve your goal. So, "wish" is for stars; "hope" is for dreamers.
And we have another very important function of "wish". It's grammar, but that's okay; you're good. We can use "wish" for unreal things that you want, but depending on the verb, it'll tell us what time period you are talking about. So, if you wish you had something or you want something right now... Maybe you are... Were... Maybe you're playing basketball and you're watching this lesson. Let's say you're playing basketball, and you're like: "Wow. I wish I were taller." Unfortunately, you cannot be taller just like this. I think there are pretty invasive surgeries you could have to elongate your legs, but it's just not going to happen; I'm sorry. Or maybe you go: "Wow! I wish I could speak English fluently." Yeah, me too. But the only way you could do that is you practice, so that's not unachievable, but it's near impossible; even for me.
"I wish I had"... So this is famous, like: "I wish I had 10 million dollars." Yeah, you don't; sorry. "I wish I knew". I wish I knew famous people, then I could go to their house, we could hang out, have some food, go in their swimming pool. It'd be fun. But guess what? I'm sorry, you don't. So these things are something that you want now. We're going to use simple past as a verb, so the structure: Subject "wish", subject, simple past verb and a noun or an adjective, like "taller". Okay? It's something that you want to have now, but you probably won't get it. Ha-ha. Dreams are shattered.
If it's something that you thought about in the past, in English we would call it a mistake or a regret. So: "mistake" or "regret" means something that you did or didn't do in the past, and now you think: "Uh-oh. I..." or "she"; you can use different subjects. "She wishes... She wishes she hadn't eaten all of the chocolate", because now her tummy hurts. So she wishes that in the past she hadn't have done something. Okay? With this grammar, you're going to use the past perfect. Past perfect is either: "had" or "hadn't" plus pp. "Pp" in English grammar means the past participle. And the past participle is difficult to learn, but you can do it. So, I can say: "Oh. He wishes he had bought a different car." But he didn't. He bought this car, but he's like: "Oh, damn! I should have bought the other car." Sorry, you've made a mistake or you've made a regret. So, when we use the past perfect with "wish", which is "had" or "hadn't" plus the past participle, it's a mistake in the past. […]
Пікірлер: 701
She is the best teacher forever👍👍😂
I remember watching you back in 2015 to understand the difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple AND i had bad teachers at school (no shade! they were good people but didn't give us knowledge). So we didn't do listening tasks. And you were the first native speaker I understood while watching a youtube video! Now, I am studying at uni to become an english teacher and work part-time as an english tutor. I wrote it to say that I still love your videos and your energy! You're really cool!
Man..you are the best teacher ever... congratulatons
the best teacher ever , I wish you all the best .
Amazing explanation! You’re a really great teacher! Thank you!
@ArtemHahauz-nm7bk
2 ай бұрын
besides, she can learn taboo words.😂
Thanks for your best lesson Ronnie! I really love your all lesson. Examples of ‘wish’: I wish to travel. I wish that it were morning. I wish him the best during his recovery. I’m going to wish the neighbor, Good Morning. I wish he could come to the party. He wished upon a star. Examples of ‘hope’: I give up hope that this will turn out for the best. I hope we will this competition. There is little or no hope of his recovery. The medicine was her last hope. Her forgiveness is my constant hope. I hope to see my son graduate. We hope for an early summer. I hope the work I’ve done is satisfactory for the promotion.
I wish I had a chance to study English with Ronnie. I hope one day I can pay a visit in Canada in order to get that. Thanks Ronnie.
I hope some day I will talk english fluenly like u Ronnie. Thanx for ur time teaching us.
Amazing. Now I know how to use "wish" correctly. Thank you Ronnie.
@akmalhasan7549
3 жыл бұрын
can u tell me the conclusion of this video? I've school assignment... i need it like right now, August 5th... i really appreciate it if someone can tell me right now
Ronnie is back with another informative, entertaining and funny lesson.
Her accent and pronunciation are awesome. It's a kind of rollercoaster on her phrases and you can literally understand each single word.
What an excellent teacher!
I love your lessons. I wish I would meet you and say to you. " You were born with TEACHING abilities and Thank you"
I wish I knew a such great teacher like you before
May God Bless You for sharing your knowledge
Ronnie, you are amazing, thank you very much
Thanks Teacher I really appreciate all your efforts.... I love you
A friend sent this video to me. As a native English speaker, this is a very good video!
Teaching grammar in such a funny way is amazing !!! Ronnie is a talented teacher !!!
Ms. Ronnie you are always a great teacher thank you
Ich beginne Englisch bei dir,es ist sehr gut für mich.Danke dir für alle sehr klare Erklärung
I am more interest with your lessons and your system of teaching. I trust that I'll learn more things from you. God bless you.
thanks for your lesson mrs.Ronnie i wish i could apply your lesson in my daily activities
I wish I were a teacher like you!
Ms. Ronnie you are a great teacher, you are my favorite one I love your all lesson
The best teacher that I have had 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Ronnie, you are always thinking in the better for us 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I really love the way you distinguished the difference between hope and wish. Basically big up to you .
You are the best, Ronnie! A big thank you from Brasil!
One of the best teachers i have seen.Thank you for your effort to make these videos.
Hi Ronnie ! You are one of best teacher on KZread!! I really like the way you teach!!!
Has anyone noticed that Ronnie has more subscribers to her youtube channel than some celebrities? You're a great teacher Ronnie.
👍👍👍WE LIKE THE WAY YOU TEACH US, YOU ARE CUTE TEACHER, IT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND ,THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🏼
Every point of this lesson is clear. Thank you
We missed you "Big Sista". 😭 Finally a new video, so happy !!! 🤗🌸 Hi from Vietnam 😘❤
@mouneshkori341
4 жыл бұрын
Hi
I am a regular watcher of your videos. They are informatively fascinating. I have been watching them for a very long time. They not only improve my English but also teach me how to communicate with others. Keep on serving those students who are badly need of correct English from Native Speakers of English. Good Luck!
Love you Ginger!!!! You're awesome!!!! As a person as well as English Teacher!!! Congrats!!
I wish i had known you before,cause you are great!!!I am happy I've found you here!!! I hope I'll enjoy your happy ,funny English again and again! Thanks!!!!
Thank you Mrs. Ronnie a very helpful and well explained lesson
I love your way for driving ideas to foreign learners (like me ) It isn't too easy to do but you did Thank you Ronnie
Greetings from Quito - Ecuador, Ronnie thanks for your classes. I love them.
Thank you for this lessons. It really helps me to learn English! Hello from Ukraine 🇺🇦 💜
@mhamadmstafa7505
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Inna do you want improve your English I'm ready
@aimeckajimenez6377
2 жыл бұрын
Are u okay? abt the ukraine war
@innainna3571
2 жыл бұрын
@@aimeckajimenez6377 thanks you for asking 🙏 I pray every day for finish this awful war. I had been in Russia occupation for one month. They kill peas full people
Thanks teacher Ronnie, I'm very Happy to see u
Thank you for the lesson. A very nice teacher!
Teacher I love u!!! You’re so crazy teaching!!!
Yay Ronnie! I always recommend your lessons to my students :) You're one of the key teachers that made me want to set up my own channel for English learners :) Thank you!
I wish you had explained more the differences between hope and wish instead of explaining the grammar of wish but thank you for all of your efforts, you are a great teacher :)
This is always challenging for my students. Thank you!
you're my first teacher on youtube, I'm have watched your video as longtime,you're the best teacher! l love you so much!!!
You are my favorite teacher thanks to share your knowledge with us
Thank you so much for your videos, Ronnie. I really love them, they’ve helped me a lot increase my English vocabulary and understand grammar. I’m from El Salvador and I’m learning English which is kind of difficult as I live in a country where I do not have too much opportunities to practice. But, I really want to thank you, I love your videos and they’ve really taught me a lot!
Your teaching method is superb. I really appreciate you for it. Thanks...
Excellent ....really thank....your videos help me a lot...God bless you ...
Teacher Ronnie you're amazing, thanks.
Excellent lesson! Thank you.
HEY YOU ARE A VERYYY GOOD TEACHER ❤❤ THANK YOU SO MUCH 👏👏👏👏
La mejor teacher, le entendi todo lo que decía y la explicación super buena.
Thank you for this Lesson Ronnie. ..😘😘😘
You are the perfect teacher! So funny! Thank you very much!
Todos los videos de este canal tienen una tremenda utilidad. A cada uno se le puede sacar mucho provecho. El que no aprende por lo menos algo de inglés, es por que no quiere!
@ArtemHahauz-nm7bk
2 ай бұрын
Why didn't you write in English?
God bless you! Thank you.
The best teacher in the 🌎
your lessons are very beautiful and amazing thank you very much
U know that you are the best teacher in the world 😍
U r the best.. Keep going.. Enlightened me a lot. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the lesson teaching
Hi Ronnie. I'm from Venezuela. I want to say you thanks you for your videos, they are amazing all them. I love your passion and your way to teach. I'm thankful. I hope any day I to speak English very well.
Ronnie is doing the great thing! these two words have really confused me for long time..
Teacher Ronnie you are very good teacher. I loved your’s classes.
She is a humourist teacher ❤️
Perfect lesson!
I love so much Ronnie ❤️ you are the best teacher 🙋🏻♀️
i had doubts about it and after watched your video i have done well my writing exercises and the most important thing...I get it!
Love you and happy to see you again
Thank you teacher. It’s very clear, especially when And how to use it.
Adorei a aulaa!! Parabéns, obrigada!💙
Thank you Teacher.
Brilliant teacher!!
Hi Ronnie the Best teacher so far
Thank you so much you learn me a lots.
The best teacher!
Great!! I already know how it works. Thanks !!
Hello from Brazil! We love you, Ronnie!
Thank You so much. From Brazil...
Thank you , this is a kind of help filled by mercy , thank you again
I do love this channel!! ❤️
People, lets have thumbs up for Ronnie's posts in engVid Facebook profile and support her, she is really an amazing teacher.
You're the best teacher
thank you for you explanation!!!
thank you teacher !
very useful. thanks Ronnie!
Thanks for this amazing lesson
thanks Ronnie you are fantastic!
Very useful, thank you a lot!🎆
Thanks Ronnie.
Best teacher ever 🤩🤩🤩🤩
I wish I had a teacher like u
I'm a Brazilian boy and these classes are helping me very much, thank you very much teacher! it's hard learning some structures of English grammar because they are very different from Portuguese grammar. But I'm very well!
Thanks and greetings from México
Woww, so easy to understand with you. Loved it. Hugs from Brazil!