Hope vs expect vs wait: What's the difference? - English In A Minute

Phil explains the differences between 'hope', 'expect' and 'wait'. Give us 60 seconds and we'll give you the English!

Watch the video then answer this question:

Sarah expects to get to the restaurant by 8.00
David hopes he will get to the restaurant by 8.00.
Karen is waiting for the taxi to get to the restaurant.

Who do we know wants to be at the restaurant by 8.00?

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[t]

Your explanation is what I’ be been waiting for a long time. Thank you a lot.

[kamaladow]

We expect to keep your teaching us.
We hope to learn more.
We are waiting for your help.

[losyaipen]

Difference between like, looks like, seem and appear. I was eternally grateful

[ahmedabdalrhman]

These useful video don't come except from BBC, and I am waiting for a new one, I hope you continue teaching us new wards.

[davidvargas]

I thought was impossible that I got it in a minute. But I got it!!! Clearly and actually short. Awesome! Thanks so much.

[michelelonoce]

Really helpful and clear explanation, Phil! Many thanks!😉

[yulyop]

I was waiting for watching a video like this. Now, I really hope not forgetting this important lesson. Besides, I expect you BBC continue doing these riveting explanations. ♥

[kiun]

Your explanation is incredibly clear and short. I love it

[pravindeshmukh]

Hi Philip,
I hope this will help to improve my English.

[smartclub]

Your explanation is nice and easy-to-understand, thanks!

[andrescardona]

I was expecting a new one minute video since last week, so I waited patiently an arrived today, I hope next week we have an amazing new video.

[amina]

You are awesome you explain many things in less than a minute

[luciamillanlazaro]

We use the same word for both meanings in Spanish : esperar. I guess is a typical Spanish mistake LOL. Thanks for the clarification

[najatarabia]

I expect you are going to upload a new video soon and I will be waiting to watch it. I hope it will be as interesting as this one

[sunkaraeliya]

What does "expected to happen " mean in English? It is expected to rain today. I am expected to be late for school today. What is the difference between probable and expected? He is expected to be late for school or he will probably be late for school. Please explain the difference.

[דבורההדסה]

I was waiting this video I saw on Instagram last Friday. 😎

[mariamkamal]

Hope to make a video on the difference between "hope" and "wish".

[ahmedmetwaly]

What's the difference between wish and hope?

[inessamaria]

Can HOPE be followed by verbs in past or present tenses?

[norajosef]

he is in his work i expect he won't come ... i hope to see you today .... am waiting for my friend at home !!