I wish I could… — Workbook

Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box: regret, look back on, start afresh, stick to a plan, make time for, improvement.

1. My biggest ___ is not learning an instrument as a child.Show answer
2. When I ___ that year, I see how much I learned.Show answer
3. He sold everything and moved to Lisbon to ___ .Show answer
4. The hard part isn't making a plan; it's ___ in February.Show answer
5. I need to ___ reading again — even fifteen minutes a day.Show answer
6. It's a small ___ , but I sleep an hour more than last year.Show answer

Correct, rewrite or complete each item. Focus on the target grammar of this lesson.

1. I wish I can speak three languages.Show answer
2. She wishes she has more free time.Show answer
3. I wish I would live closer to the sea.Show answer
4. Perhaps it rains at the weekend. (make it a possibility)Show answer
5. Write TWO 'I wish…' sentences about your present life and ONE 'might' sentence about next week.Show answer

Look back at the class-book reading. Answer briefly in your own words.

1. What is 'the Monday list'?Show answer
2. What finally worked?Show answer
3. What is on your own Monday list?Show answer

Two friends talk about regrets and small changes. Listen for 'wish' and 'might/may'.

1. What does Marco wish?Show answer
2. What does Lena say about regrets?Show answer
3. What might Marco do?Show answer

Write 70–100 words about one thing you would change in your life. Use THREE 'I wish + past simple' sentences and TWO with might/may.

Look back at your notes from class. Answer briefly.

1. Which part of this lesson do you already use naturally in English?Show answer
2. Which language point still feels difficult? Write ONE sentence you will practise this week.Show answer