Lesson 33: Wishes and Criticism
In this lesson, you will learn how to express wishes and criticize past actions in English.
About this lesson
In this lesson, we will explore the grammatical structures needed to express regrets and wishes related to the present and the past. You will also learn how to formulate criticism about past events. This lesson will help you enrich your vocabulary and sharpen your ability to express more complex emotions and opinions in English.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Express wishes about the present using 'wish' + Past Simple.
- Express regrets about the past using 'wish' + Past Perfect.
- Criticize past actions using 'should have' + Past Participle.
- Use new vocabulary related to feelings and criticism.
- Understand and apply these structures in a variety of real-life situations.
Lesson vocabulary
- Wish — Пожелание I wish I could fly.
- Regret — Съжаление I have no regrets about my choice.
- Criticize — Критикувам Don't criticize him for trying.
- Should — Трябва You should study more.
- Could — Можех I wish I could help you.
- Would — Бих I wish he would listen.
- Past — Минало The past is behind us.
- Present — Настояще Enjoy the present moment.
- Opportunity — Възможност Seize every opportunity.
- Decision — Решение It was a difficult decision.
- Mistake — Грешка Everyone makes mistakes.
- Consequence — Последица Every action has a consequence.