1. Topic: Travel Use of the First and Second Conditional Warm up: ‘If you could go anywhere in Europe, where would you go?

2. A Conditional is a sentence or clause which expresses a condition. It usually begins with:  When  Unless  If (the most common) A condition is what must happen in order for something else to happen.

3. We use the first conditional to talk about possible future events Structure: If + Simple present + Will OR- Will + If + Simple Present. *Note that other modal verbs (shall, can, may) are also sometimes used. Example: Conditional clause Main (result) Clause If Daniel has a good class, he will be very happy.

4. We use the second conditional when talking about future events that are unlikely to happen. Structure: If + Simple Past + Would + Base Form OR: Would + Base Form + If + Simple Past Example: If I won a million dollars, I would buy a Lotte Castle apartment in Gangnam. *It can also be used to present something contrary to the facts: If he worked less, he wouldn’t be so tired. (He works a lot, so he is exhausted)

5.  You can also use the modal verbs should, could or might which also indicate a hypothetical (imaginary/unreal) situation, as well as would.  Special Rule: The verb BE  Instead of using ‘was’- he was, she was, I was, they were, you were; we use- I were, he/she were etc.  Using ‘ were ’ as the only form indicates that it is not a real situation.  Eg- If I were you, I would go to Jeju Island.

6.  First conditional: A very common error is to put ‘will’ in the if-clause: If you will study hard, you will get a good grade. (Remove will )  Second Conditional: A very common error is to put ‘would’ in the if-clause: If you would study more, your English would improve. (incorrect) If you studied more, your English would improve (correct)

7.  In pairs, ask and answer the following questions using the first or second conditional:  (10 mins)  1) If you go to Europe, what will you see?  2) If you could try any European food, what would you eat?  3) If you go to London, what will you do?  4) If you went to Europe, who would you choose to go with, and why?