Unit 1 "Wish List" Lesson 2

Unit 1 "Wish list" Lesson 2 This week, you are going to hypothesize about the past and present, and talk about wishes and regrets.1. Read what Helena is saying, she is feeling very sorry for herself.

a."It's raining again. I wish it wasn't." b. "I'm not going out tonight. I wish I was." c. "There's nothing good on TV. I wish there was." d. "I don't like my job. I wish I did." e. "My boyfriend and I split up last week. I wish we hadn't." f. "I know he won't call me. I wish he would." g. "I feel really depressed. I wish I didn't." h. "I can't talk to anyone about it. I wish I could."

2. Some of the things Helena said are wishes and others regrets. Besides, she is referring to things in the past, present, and future. See how many you can identify as wishes or regrets and the time they referred to. Check the flashcards and click on the sign between the hands to see the back of the cards and the explanation.

3. Listen to these people talk about their wishes and regrets, then answer the quiz.

4. Look at the way we express wishes and regrets in English.

5. Express a wish or regret about these facts. Send a private message to me with your answers. a. I don't speak English fluently.b. You speak very fast. I don't understand.c. I'm an only child.d. We don't have enough money for a holiday.e. I get up at 6 o'clock every morning. I have to go to work.f. I didn't learn to sky until I was forty. I'm not very good.g. My best friend borrows my things withoout asking.h. I don't know anything about computers. I can't help you.i. We want to have a break.

6. What do you wish was different about your life? Share your ideas on the Discussion Forum You may use these ideas:homefamilyfriendssocial lifeworkholidaysmoneyrelationships