How to speak confidently? and clearlyImprove Your English with English Shadowing Practice For Beginners. Please repeat after me! or Shadow me! Please share this video with your friends and like if you enjoyed the video :) --------------------- ✅ Phrase: “I forgot” — Full Explanation (with Emojis) “I forgot” is a common English expression used to say that something slipped your mind or you didn’t remember to do something. It is the past tense of “I forget.” ➡️ I forget (present) ➡️ I forgot (past) You use it when your memory failed after something was supposed to happen. It can sound casual, apologetic, serious, or even funny — depending on the situation. 1️⃣ “I forgot” = I didn’t remember something Used when you simply didn’t remember to do something. Daily-life examples: A: Did you bring the keys? B: Oh no… I forgot! 😬 A: Why didn’t you call me? B: I forgot. Sorry. 😔 A: Did you send the email? B: I totally forgot. 📩 2️⃣ “I forgot” = Forgetting information Used when you don’t remember something you were told or taught. Examples: A: What was his name again? B: I forgot. 🤦♂️ A: Do you remember the password? B: I forgot it. 🔐 A: How do you say that in English? B: I forgot. 😅 3️⃣ “I forgot” = Realizing your mistake Used when you remember something too late. Examples: A: Did you buy the bread? B: Ah! I forgot! 🍞 A: Where is the letter I gave you? B: I forgot to mail it. 📬 A: Weren’t you supposed to call your mom? B: Yes… I forgot. 😓 ⭐ Bonus: “I forgot” vs. “I forget” I forgot → past tense, the memory problem already happened. I forget → present tense, used for habits or repeated situations. Example: I often forget my keys. (habit) I forgot my keys today. (specific moment in the past) ⭐ Summary “I forgot” means: 😬 You didn’t remember something 🧠 Your mind slipped 😓 You realized too late 🙏 You're explaining or apologizing It is used constantly in daily English conversations to explain small mistakes, memory lapses, or things you didn’t do.