053_Hope_and_Wish_part_1

053_Hope_and_Wish_part_1

The words ‘hope’ and ‘wish’ are often use to express what we want or feel. This is the first of two episodes in which Nichibei student Hana asks instructor Phil Sandoz to clarify the use of ‘hope’ and ‘wish’.

Kevin:

Hello everyone and welcome to Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin Podcasting. A great way to review English words and phrases. My name is Kevin Jones.
This episode we are here with Hana. Hello Hana how are you.

Hana:

Very well, thank you.

Kevin:

And also here with us to assist us this episode is Nichibei instructor Phil Sandoz. And hello to you Phil. Thank you for helping out.

Phil Sandoz:

No problem. You’re welcome.

Kevin:

So Hana, what can we do for you this episode?

Hana:

I’d like to ask you about two words that I want to use with more confidence.

Kevin:

Phil. Can you help out Hana?

Phil Sandoz:

OK, what are the two words?

Hana:

The word HOPE and the word WISH.

Phil Sandoz:

Hope and wish.

Hana:

Yes, I think I understand the difference but I’d like to check with you about how to use them correctly. They aren’t the same are they?

Phil Sandoz:

No. They are very similar, but each is used for different situations and feelings. So, let’s review the basic differences between hope and wish. Let’s start with hope.
(If) I hope for something,
I want it to happen,
but I’m not sure that it will
and I can do nothing about it
listen to these examples.
I hope Mihoko sends me a letter soon.

Hana:

I hope Mihoko sends me a letter soon.

Phil Sandoz:

I hope it’s sunny next Saturday.

Hana:

I hope it’s sunny next Saturday.

Phil Sandoz:

I hope we don’t have a test today.

Hana:

I hope we don’t have a test today.

Phil Sandoz:

Good. Now let’s try four common structures using hope.

This first is hope for + object. Can you use this sturcture?

Hana:

Hope for + object… I hope for….I hope for peace in Iraq.

Phil Sandoz:

Me too! Good sentence.

Now this structure often used in the gerund form.

Hana:

You mean the -ing form?

Phil Sandoz:

That’s right.

Hana:

I’m hoping for…

Phil Sandoz:

Yes.

Hana:

OK. I’m hoping for… a new iPod for my birthday.

Phil Sandoz:

Good. Let’s move on to the next structure which is hope + infinitive.

Hana:

Hope + infinitive, the basic form of the verb?

Phil Sandoz:

That’s right.

Hana:

Hope + infinitive… ahhh. I hope to go skiing in Hokkaido this year.

Phil Sandoz:

Great, good sentence. Lets try another hope structure;
hope + that-clause.

Hana:

hope + that-clause? I don’t understand.

Phil Sandoz:

Let me give you an example.
I hope that they finish soon.

Hana:

OK, I see

Phil Sandoz:

Then you give it a try.

Hana:

I hope that they win the championship this year.

Phil Sandoz:

Good. Now the last hope structure I have for you is very easy. This one is,
hope so.

Hana:

Hope so. …This is an response or answer to something.

Phil Sandoz:

Yes, that’s exactly right.
Let’s give it a try.
Hana, are you going to Hokkaido this year?

Hana:

I hope so.

Phil Sandoz:

Good. Let’s try another. I think Brad will call you tonight.

Hana:

I hope so!

Phil Sandoz:

Is your brother coming to the party?

Hana:

I hope so.

Phil Sandoz:

I’m sure I will finish the project on time.

Hana:

I hope so.

Phil Sandoz:

Very good Hana. I think you’ve got it. That does it for hope. Do you have any questions.

Hana:

Yes.
How about these two sentences.
‘I hope it stops raining’ and ‘I wish it would stop raining’. What’s the difference?

Phil Sandoz:

Good question. Before I answer that, let’s first talk about the word ‘wish’.

Kevin:

Excuse me.

Phil Sandoz:

Yes

Hana:

Hmm?

Kevin:

I’m afraid we are running out of time for this episode. Could we continue this on the next episode.

Phil Sandoz:

Fine with me.

Hana:

Sure, fine with me.

Kevin:

Thanks.
Now, let’s review some of the structures for this episode.
hope for + object I’m hoping for a New job.
hope + infinitive I hope to still be here next year.
hope + that-clause I hope that the move comes here soon.
hope so Will Barack Obama be the next president of the United States? I hope so.

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