How to Use Expect Correctly

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This video was inspired by Mother's Day. Do you know why? Watch and find out. You'll also learn:
- how and when to use EXPECT
- what to use instead when talking about a feeling of excitement
- 3 ways you can use expect
EXPECT confuses a lot of English language learners because it is similar to wait and hope. I explain it in detail to help you understand why we don't use it in the same ways as wait, hope and look forward to.
Free PDF with more details about how to use expect, hope, wait and look forward: makingsenseofenglish.gumroad....
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@eavesdropenglish Ай бұрын

Happy Mother's Day! I expect you to leave a comment if you watched this video all the way to the end.

@jayfromthesky Ай бұрын

Can we use "I'm dying to visit Spain again in the near future" the same way as in "I can't wait to.."? I hope you don't expect me to wait for you. (Espero que no esperes que te espere.) In Spanish we use the same verb "esperar" (using a bit of subjunctive), but you have three different ones!! So, that makes it a bit of a tricky sentence to say it right. Cheers!

@eavesdropenglish Ай бұрын

Yes, you can use "dying to" in this way. I'd say it is a little stronger/enthusiastic than "can't wait." I love your example and the Spanish translation. So, do you also say, "I hope you don't think I'm going to wait for you." using pensar?

@jayfromthesky Ай бұрын

@@eavesdropenglish "Espero que no pienses/creas que voy/vaya a ir a esperarte" is a valid construction too. 😉 I am keen to see your next video.

@eavesdropenglish Ай бұрын

@@jayfromthesky Thanks. 😊 Nice work including yet another way to express anticipation.