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Second conditional

Used to talk about an unreal, unlikely, or impossible situation in the future, and the result of that situation.  There is a not a real possibility that the event will happen.

 

If
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past simple
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would

 

 

Second Conditional

If I were taller, I would play basketball.

 

It is unlikely that I will get taller.  However, the result of getting taller would mean that I could play basketball.

 

Lesson Plans

Students give advice using - If I were you... - and a topic from a card. A speaking activity using the second conditional.
Level: Intermediate
Time: 30 minutes
Theme: Advice
Grammar: Second Conditional
Lesson Plan
Conversation Cards
Students role play what they would do in unreal situations using the second conditional.
Level: Intermediate
Time: 30 minutes
Grammar: Second Conditional
Lesson Plan
Conversation Cards
Students use prompts on a board game to talk about unreal situations in the future. A speaking activity using the second conditional.
Level: Intermediate
Time: 30 minutes
Grammar: Second Conditional
Lesson Plan
Game Board
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