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Uploaded by on Dec 6, 2008

"Hope" and "wish" are both used for situations that are not true now. "Hope" is usually used for future events. "Wish" is usually used for present events. Use past tense verbs after "wish."

You can use "wish" and "hope" for things that have happened in the past, but that's for another lesson.

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  • thanks a lot!

  • saying "i wish he was" doesn't sound bad but it's not the correct or formal way to speak english.

  • great lesson thanks a lot!

  • This is a really good question. I'm waiting your answer very much too.

    And congratulations for your videos. They are good quality with clear explanation and very, very useful.

    Thank you for them!

  • Hello!!! teacher Poul, I have a question Can I say (I wish had more time) instead of (I wish I had more time)?

     I hope you answer my question... thank you very much!!!

  • thanks a lot

    i was really using them incorrectly

  • thaaaaaaaank you man

    I like your way of teaching

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