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how to teach expressions of wishes/regret?
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First of all, I'd choose a particular phrase and be clear on how it's used, as there are many ways of expressing regret.
The verb
Regret + infinitive- where the speaker is regretful before the action:
I rgeret to say that your application has been unsuccessful.
Regret + gerund- where the speaker is regretful after the action:
I regret being so rude to her in the meeting yesterday.
The verb
can be used in more than one way:
Regret + infinitive- where the speaker is regretful before the action:
I rgeret to say that your application has been unsuccessful.
Regret + gerund- where the speaker is regretful after the action:
I regret being so rude to her in the meeting yesterday.
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