Expressing Hope and Plan

Summary

This video tutorial explains how to express hopes and plans in English, covering both formal and informal contexts. It introduces expressions of hope using simple present tense and provides examples of how to express desires and wishes. The tutorial then shifts to explaining how to express plans, comparing the use of 'will' for spontaneous decisions and 'be going to' for planned activities. Practical examples help differentiate these two forms, with a focus on their usage in everyday and formal situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hope expressions are used to express desires or wishes for the future.
• 😀 Formal and informal expressions of hope differ in their context and usage.
• 😀 The formula for expressing hope in English follows: Subject + Hope + Simple Present Tense (e.g., 'I hope I get a good score in the exam').
• 😀 In informal conversations, expressions of hope are often used to make casual wishes or desires known (e.g., 'I hope she lets me go with you').
• 😀 In formal writing, like job applications, expressions of hope can be used to convey aspirations (e.g., 'I hope to be a part of your company').
• 😀 'Will' is used to express spontaneous plans or decisions made at the moment (e.g., 'I will go to the canteen').
• 😀 'Be going to' is used for planned or decided actions with a higher likelihood of being realized (e.g., 'I’m going to visit my friend’s house tonight').
• 😀 The key difference between 'will' and 'be going to' is that 'will' indicates a less certain, more spontaneous action, while 'be going to' suggests a pre-planned activity.
• 😀 The auxiliary verb 'to be' (am, is, are) is used with 'going to' to indicate future intentions (e.g., 'I am going to buy groceries').
• 😀 The use of 'will' can also indicate promises, threats, or predictions in English (e.g., 'I will tell him if you lie again').

Q & A

What is the main purpose of using 'expression of hope'?

The main purpose of using 'expression of hope' is to convey a person's desires or wishes for the future, often with the expectation that those wishes will be fulfilled.

How is 'expression of hope' formed grammatically in English?

An 'expression of hope' is formed by using the structure: Subject + 'hope' + Simple Present Tense (e.g., 'I hope he is well').

What is the difference between 'will' and 'be going to' in expressing plans?

'Will' is used for spontaneous actions or decisions made on the spot, while 'be going to' is used for pre-planned actions that have been thought out or prepared in advance.

Can 'expression of hope' be used in both formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'expression of hope' can be used in both formal contexts, such as business letters or job applications, and informal contexts, like everyday conversations.

Give an example of 'expression of hope' in a formal context.

An example of 'expression of hope' in a formal context would be: 'I hope to be a part of your company.' This could appear in a job application letter.

How can we recognize 'expression of hope' in a conversation?

In a conversation, 'expression of hope' typically appears as a sentence expressing a wish or desire for the future, such as 'I hope my mom will let me go.'

What does 'will' indicate when used to express plans?

'Will' indicates a spontaneous decision or a plan that is formed on the spot, without prior arrangement or preparation.

What does 'be going to' indicate in relation to plans?

'Be going to' indicates a plan that has been thought about ahead of time and is likely to happen, as the speaker has already prepared or taken steps to make it happen.

In the sentence 'I am going to the canteen tomorrow,' what does 'am going to' signify?

'Am going to' in this sentence signifies a pre-arranged plan to go to the canteen tomorrow, showing that the action has been decided upon in advance.

Why is there a difference in certainty between 'will' and 'be going to'?

The difference in certainty arises because 'will' expresses a plan that might still be uncertain or not fully decided, while 'be going to' reflects a higher level of certainty, often with prior preparation or steps taken towards the plan.