A1+Functional

Expressing Hopes in English: Easy Ways to Talk About Your Dreams

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Welcome to our English lesson on expressing hopes! If you’re learning English and want to talk about the things you wish for, you’re in the right place. This lesson is perfect for beginners (A1+ level) and will help you learn simple and useful phrases to express your hopes and wishes in everyday English conversations.

Why Learn to Express Hopes?

Being able to express your hopes is important for many reasons:

  • Share your dreams and plans: Tell people what you are looking forward to and what you wish for in the future.
  • Connect with others: Talking about hopes helps you connect with friends, family, and new people. You can understand their dreams and share your own.
  • Polite conversations: Expressing hopes is a polite and positive way to communicate in many situations.
  • Improve your spoken English: Practicing these phrases will make your English sound more natural and fluent.

In this lesson, we will learn some basic phrases for expressing hopes in English. We’ll focus on simple grammar and vocabulary so you can start using these phrases right away!

Simple Phrases to Express Hopes

Let’s learn some easy phrases you can use to express your hopes. These are great for beginners and perfect for spoken English practice.

1. “I hope…”

This is the most common and basic way to express hope. You can use it to talk about things you want to happen in the future. It’s a great phrase for English for beginners.

Structure: I hope + (that) + simple present tense

We often use “that” after “hope,” but you can also leave it out. Let’s look at some examples:

  • Example 1: I hope (that) it doesn’t rain tomorrow. (You want good weather.)
  • Example 2: I hope (that) you have a good time. (You wish someone to enjoy themselves.)
  • Example 3: I hope (that) I pass my English test. (You want to succeed in your test.)
  • Example 4: I hope (that) we can go to the beach this weekend. (You want to go to the beach.)

Notice we use the simple present tense after “I hope,” even though we are talking about the future. This is a key point in basic English grammar when expressing hopes.

2. “I’m hoping…”

“I’m hoping…” is very similar to “I hope…” but it sounds a little more active or like you are really wanting something. It’s also good for spoken English practice.

Structure: I’m hoping + (that) + simple present tense (or future with ‘will’)

Examples:

  • Example 1: I’m hoping (that) I get a new job soon. (You really want a new job.)
  • Example 2: I’m hoping (that) she likes my present. (You want her to like your gift.)
  • Example 3: I’m hoping (that) they will visit us next month. (You want them to come visit.)

You can use simple present or future with ‘will’ after “I’m hoping…” to talk about future events.

3. “Hopefully…”

“Hopefully” is an adverb that means “in a hopeful way.” You can use it at the beginning of a sentence to express hope. It’s a simple and common word in spoken English.

Structure: Hopefully + simple present tense (or future with ‘will’)

Examples:

  • Example 1: Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
  • Example 2: Hopefully, I’ll finish my work on time. (I will finish my work on time.)
  • Example 3: Hopefully, she remembers to bring the cake.

“Hopefully” is a very useful word to improve your English vocabulary and sound more natural when expressing hopes.

4. “I wish…” (for the future)

We can also use “I wish…” to express hopes for the future. For A1+ level, we’ll focus on simple uses of “I wish…” for future hopes.

Structure: I wish + (that) + could / would + verb

Examples:

  • Example 1: I wish (that) I could speak English fluently. (You hope to improve your English skills.)
  • Example 2: I wish (that) I would travel to Japan one day. (You hope to travel to Japan.)
  • Example 3: I wish (that) we could have a longer holiday.

Using “I wish… could/would” is a slightly stronger way to express hope or desire for the future. It’s good to practice these English phrases.

5. “Maybe…”

Using “maybe” is a less direct but still effective way to express a hope, especially when you are not completely sure if something will happen. It’s a softer way of expressing your hopes in spoken English.

Structure: Maybe + simple present tense (or future with ‘will’)

Examples:

  • Example 1: Maybe I’ll see you again soon. (You hope to see them again.)
  • Example 2: Maybe they’ll come to the party. (You hope they will come.)
  • Example 3: Maybe it will be sunny later.

“Maybe” is a very common word in everyday conversation and useful for expressing hopes in a casual way.

Let’s Practice!

Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Fill in the blanks or rewrite the sentences to express hopes using the phrases we learned. This is great for spoken English practice and to improve your English vocabulary.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using “hope,” “hoping,” “hopefully,” “wish,” or “maybe.”

  1. I _______ (get) a good grade on this test.
  2. _______, the bus will be on time.
  3. She is _______ (visit) her grandparents next week.
  4. I _______ I could fly!
  5. _______ we can go to the park later.

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite these sentences to express hope using “I hope…”

  1. I want to see you again soon.
    Rewrite: _________________________________________
  2. Perhaps she will call me.
    Rewrite: _________________________________________
  3. I want to have a nice day.
    Rewrite: _________________________________________
  4. It would be good if they come to the party.
    Rewrite: _________________________________________
  5. I want to find my keys.
    Rewrite: _________________________________________

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks – Answers

  1. I hope (get) a good grade on this test.
  2. Hopefully, the bus will be on time.
  3. She is hoping (visit) her grandparents next week.
  4. I wish I could fly!
  5. Maybe we can go to the park later.

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences – Answers

  1. I want to see you again soon.
    Rewrite: I hope I see you again soon.
  2. Perhaps she will call me.
    Rewrite: I hope she calls me.
  3. I want to have a nice day.
    Rewrite: I hope I have a nice day.
  4. It would be good if they come to the party.
    Rewrite: I hope they come to the party.
  5. I want to find my keys.
    Rewrite: I hope I find my keys.

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