Mastering the Second Conditional

Mastering the Second Conditional

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and use the Second Conditional correctly.

This slide will give the students a clear understanding of what they should be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you know about the Conditionals?

If it rains, I will stay at home. Which conditional is this sentence?

1. Zero conditional
2. First conditional

If you heat ice, it melts. Which conditional is this sentence?

1. Zero conditional
2. First conditional

Zero and First Conditional

The Zero Conditional:

If/when-clause present simple, main clause present simple.

When it rains, it pours.

The First Conditional:

If/when-clause present simple, main clause will + base verb.

If it rains tomorrow, we'll go to the cinema.

Explain to the students what the Second Conditional is and why it's important to learn.

What is the Second Conditional?

The Second Conditional is a structure used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future.

Explain to the students what the Second Conditional is and why it's important to learn.

Forming the Second Conditional

The Second Conditional is formed by using the past simple tense in the 'if' clause and 'would' + base verb in the main clause.

Explain how to form the Second Conditional and give examples.

Examples of the Second Conditional

If I had more time, I would travel the world.

If I were you, I would choose a different school.

Provide the students with examples of the Second Conditional and explain the meaning behind them.

When to use the Second Conditional

The Second Conditional is used to talk about situations that are hypothetical, unlikely to happen in the present or future.

Or to give advice.

Explain when to use the Second Conditional and how it differs from the First Conditional.

Complete the sentence: If I had a million dollars, ________________.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The most common mistake is using 'will' instead of 'would' in the main clause.

If I had a million euros, I will travel the world.

If I had a million euros, I would travel the world.

Warn the students about common mistakes they should avoid when using the Second Conditional.

Review

The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future.

It is formed using the past simple tense in the 'if' clause and 'would' + base verb in the main clause.

Summarize the lesson and provide the students with a quick review of the Second Conditional.

If I ___ more money, I ___ a new car.

1. had, will buy
2. had, would buy
3. have, would buy
4. have, will buy

If she ___ to the party, she ___ a good time.

1. come, would have
2. came, will have
3. came, would have
4. come, will have

If they ___ earlier, they ___ the train.

1. left, would catch
2. left, will catch
3. leave, will catch
4. leave, would catch

If he ___ more exercise, he ___ healthier.

1. did, will be
2. did, would be
3. does, would be
4. does, will be

Practice makes perfect

Use your coursebook or the online version.

6.2 Grammar Second Conditional

Page 76 (coursebook).

Summarize the lesson and provide the students with a quick review of the Second Conditional.

The Second Conditional....

.....is easy. I have mastered it.

....is okay. I need practice, but I understand it. I will master it.

.... is hard. I need more info and practice, then I'll master it.

... is too hard for me to master, even with practice.

Speaking tests

Let's do some more speaking tests after the break.

Who wants to go first?

Summarize the lesson and provide the students with a quick review of the Second Conditional.