Second Conditional

Lucy Borrego Medrano

Before we start… Ask 5 of your classmates about the problems

they have and write them down.

We use the second conditional to…

…talk about a future result or action that is unlikely

because the condition in the if clause will probably not be fulfilled. (completed)

Examples

If Lucy got a promotion, she could move to London.

(Lucy is unlikely to get a promotion)

You should also consider… We also use this conditional when the state or action

in the if clause is contrary to the present fact.

If I had a big house, I’d be much happier.

If I were you, I’d have another boyfriend.

How do you structure the second conditional?

Second Conditional = if + simple _________, +

_______ OR _____________ + __________

Might = when the result is less certain.

Could = when there is element of ability or possibility.

PASTwould wouldn’t infinitive

Modals Verbs

Let’s practice…!

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond1.htm

Exercise If I had the chance…

Do you remember you asked something to your classmates?

Well, now write some sentences in which you express what would you do if you were them…

If I were my teacher, I wouldn’t ask for too much homework

Let’s listen to something and discuss.

Non- assertive

Assertive

Agressive

Classify these phrases; are they agressive?

I would like to discuss this with you, if you don’t mind.

Do it now! That’s a really dumb idea. I see your point, but in my opinion… Well, if you say so…let’s do it in your way. I don’t mind what we do.

Give your ideas about Abortion

Catholic church

Gay´s marriage

The government in Tamaulipas

Legalization of drugs

«Machismo»

Feminisim

Death penality for kiddnapers