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First conditional
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conditionals - generalsecond conditional
third conditional
zero conditional
mixed conditionals
Use the first conditional for possible situations in the future
We use the first conditional to talk about future situations that may really happen. If I see Michaela, I'll tell her to call you.
It is possible I will see Michaela. If it rains, we'll have to eat indoors.
It is possible that it will rain.
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Conditional dominoes II
B1-B2
20 - 30 mins
groups: 3-4
Conditional dominoes III - Advanced
C1
20-30 mins
groups: 3-4
Zero conditional vs first conditional
C1
Pairwork - first vs second conditionals
C1
Conditional dominoes I
B1-B2
20-30 mins
groups: 3-4
Unit 13 Communication Pages 110 - 111
Module 9 Old and new Pages 83 - 84
Focus on present tense after 'if', 'when' and 'before' rather than on more standard 'first conditional'. Listening and gap fill on building redevopment alternatives.
Focus on present tense after 'if', 'when' and 'before' rather than on more standard 'first conditional'. Listening and gap fill on building redevopment alternatives.
Module 15 Imagine... Pages 134 - 135
Contrast of conditionals with will for real situations with would for unreal / imaginary situations
Contrast of conditionals with will for real situations with would for unreal / imaginary situations
21 - Promises, promises Page 21
'Will' for promises. (+ First conditional) Role Play(family). Ss have to extract a promise out of other family members in exchange for making a promise themselves.
'Will' for promises. (+ First conditional) Role Play(family). Ss have to extract a promise out of other family members in exchange for making a promise themselves.
Developing Grammar in Context
24 First, second and zero conditionals Pages 139 - 144
37a - 37b What will happen if...? game board + cards Page 37
Board and dice game in which students have to complete first conditional sentences
Board and dice game in which students have to complete first conditional sentences
