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Hola Inma, the element of “trying to avoid responsibility” makes this much clearer for me. It is very common in Irish English - technically Hiberno-English - to say “Oh he had a match football match today,” or “no she’s not here because she had an appointment,” etc etc while speaking in the present. Not to overstate this there is a sense of being sensitive to the other persons likely disappointment. Alan K suggests that this construction is also known in UK English though I haven’t come across it much. I can’t find any equivalent for the future events aspect of the lesson, so it’s a new learning. Saludos. John

Inma Sánchez · Answer

That's very interesting John! I didn't know about Hiberno English at all!! Thanks for sharing.¡Feliz Año Nuevo!Inma

Wylie Thomas · Answer

This is actually intuitive in English. We would say "he said he was going to the match later tonight"....just drop the he said / she said.

Wylie Thomas · Answer

This is actually intuitive in English. We would say "he said he was going to the match later tonight"....just drop the he said / she said.