V3 - The future & conditional

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V3 - The future & conditional

Here we go again

Lesson goal

• I can name and use the four ways to talk about the future

• I know how to use the conditionals

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Future + will

Future + be going to

Future + present simple

Future + present continuous

We are going to spain next week

We are playing against Sunderland next week

I think it will rain tonight

The train leaves in 6 minutes

Future + will

• Used for promises, offers, spontaneous decisiouns, and predictions based on opinion.

"The phone is ringing. I'll get it!"

"I think Brazil will win the world cup"

Future + Be going to

Used for planned actions, intentions, and predictions based on visible evidence

- We're going to move to Manchester

• Look at those black clouds! I'ts going to rain

Future + present continuous

Used for firm, arranged plans that are usually scheduled with other people.

• I'm playing footbal with Ellis and Anna tomorrow!

• Leonardo and George are coming to my play next week

Present simple

Used for timetables, schedules and fixed official events.

• The train arrives at 6:30 in the morning

• The holidays start next week

The conditionals (if-clauses)

Conditionals describe the result of a certain condition. The if clause tells you the condition (If you study hard) and the main clause tells you the result (you will pass your exams). The order of the clauses does not change the meaning.

If you study hard, you will pass your exams.
You will pass your exams if you study hard.

Conditional sentences are often divided into different types.

Zero conditional

We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true, especially for laws and rules.

If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep at night.
Ice melts if you heat it.
When the sun goes down, it gets dark.

The structure is: if/when + present simple >> present simple.

First conditional

We use the first conditional when we talk about future situations we believe are real or possible.

If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.
Arsenal will be top of the league if they win.
When I finish work, I'll call you.

In first conditional sentences, the structure is usually: if/when + present simple >> will + infinitive.

Second conditional

The second conditional is used to imagine present or future situations that are impossible or unlikely in reality.

If we had a garden, we could have a cat.
If I won a lot of money, I'd buy a big house in the country.
I wouldn't worry if I were you.

The structure is usually: if + past simple >> + would + infinitive.