First and second conditional

First and second conditional

1. First condtional

   • Definition
     • We use the first conditional to talk about possible or probable future events.
       • Example
         • If you travel to Perú, you will see Machu Picchu
     • To make promisses or warmings.
       • Example
         • If you forget my birthday, I will never invite you again.
     • Unless is used in negative conditionals.
       • Example
         • Unless we study more, we won't pass the exam.
   • Structure
     • If + present simple (condition) + will + verb in base form (result)

2. Second conditional

   • Definition
     • We use the second conditional when we are talking about a situation in the present or future that is hypothetical, unlikely or impossible.
   • Examples
     • If I passed my exam, I would go out with my friends.
     • If I won the lottery, I would go buy my dream house.
   • Structure
     • If + past simple (If clause) + would/could/might + verb (main clause)

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