How to Talk about Hope in English | Present, Past, and Future

The word hope in English seems so simple, right? Here’s the thing. The word ’hope’ can do MUCH MORE than simply highlight what you anticipate or want in the future. It also highlights expectations you had — expectations of past events. Or expectations you had of people. It can reflect on past desires you had as well. And ponder the possibilities of the present. The word hope in English unlocks your ability to do all of that. But here’s the twist: using ’hope’ correctly involves more than just the word itself; it’s about mastering the time tenses that give your sentences life and meaning. Whether you’re here to brush up on your English grammar skills or you’re an advanced English speaker aiming for fluency, understanding how to use hope in English with precision across different tenses is a game-changer. In today’s video, we’re diving deep into the heart of English verb tenses—past, present, and future—highlighting how ’hope’ evolves with each. From ’I hoped for a better outcome’ to ’I hope you’ll join us,’ and even ’I will hope for the best,’ we’ll explore, through examples and easy-to-follow explanations, how you can express your past, present, and future hopes in English. Get my full lesson with examples at 00:00 Using ’hope’ seems so simple but... 00:45 The word hope can... 02:25 Talk about your present hopes 03:51 Talk about your future hopes 09:09 Talk about your past hopes 15:32 Practice Using Hope in English Take action and start making progress today. Join me in my Confident Women Community. You get new learning materials every month. Practice activities to improve accuracy. Speaking practice to build confidence and fluency. And monthly tracking so you’re sure about your progress. → Ready to stop guessing how to become confident in English? My 3-step process will give you a clear path to speak with clarity, fluency, and freedom so you are confident in your English conversations. → Subscribe to Speak Confident English: @speakconfidentenglish Get my Confident English Lessons: FIND ME ON SOCIAL Instagram: YouTube: @speakconfidentenglish Facebook: LinkedIn: