WISH V.S.

HOPE
Put simply, this is the difference between hope and wish:
The verb wish usually describes the present or the past.
The verb hope usually describes a possible future situation.

Examples for Wish

It's Monday. I'm tired= I wish it was Sunday today.
John doesn’t have a car. He’s sad. = He wishes he had a car.
Her phone is broken. She’s sad. = She wishes her phone wasn't broken..

Examples for Hope

I have a test tomorrow. I hope (that) I pass.
John is looking for a job. He hopes (that) he gets a job at Samsung.
It’s cloudy. I hope (that) it does not rain.
The movie starts soon. I hope (that) it is interesting.

Discussion
1. Where do you wish you lived now? Why?
2. Do you wish you had a different job?
3. What famous person do you wish you looked like?
4. What do you hope to achieve this year? 10 years from now?
5. What are your hopes for your family? your country?