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B2 · Unit 4
Conditionals I · rules, predictions, hypotheticals
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Conditionals I

In this unit, students review and strengthen zero, first, and second conditionals to talk about rules, predictions, and hypothetical situations. The focus is grammar accuracy plus speaking fluency through structured role-play and discussion.

Objectives Forms Meaning & Use Examples Practice Speaking Tasks Feedback Exit Ticket Materials

SWBAT (Objectives)

  • Form zero, first, and second conditionals accurately.
  • Choose the correct conditional for rules, predictions, and hypotheticals.
  • Use conditionals naturally in speaking (negatives, questions, and follow-ups).
  • Reduce common errors (mixing tenses, “will” in the if-clause, missing commas).
  • Participate in a discussion and role-play using conditional language.

Forms (Grammar)

Zero conditional (rules / facts)

If + present, present
• If you heat ice, it melts.
• If you miss the deadline, you lose points.

First conditional (real future)

If + present, will / can / may + base
• If it rains, we will stay home.
• If you finish early, you can leave.

Second conditional (hypothetical)

If + past, would / could + base
• If I won the lottery, I would travel more.
• If we had more time, we could do it better.

Common B2 errors

• ❌ If it will rain, we will stay home. → ✅ If it rains, we will stay home.
• ❌ If I would have money… → ✅ If I had money, I would…
• Comma tip: Use a comma when the if-clause comes first: “If it rains, we’ll stay home.”

Form Guide (PDF) Common Errors (PDF)

Meaning & Use (Choose the Right Conditional)

Zero: rules / routines

Use for things that are always true or policy rules.
“If students arrive late, they sign in.”

First: likely future

Use for real future possibilities and predictions.
“If the price drops, more people will buy it.”

Second: hypothetical / advice

Use for imaginary situations, politeness, and indirect advice.
“If I were you, I would talk to the manager.”

Meaning & Use Chart (PDF)

Examples (B2 Context)

Rules (zero)
If a student misses more than two classes, they must book a make-up session. If you submit the assignment late, you lose marks.
Predictions (first)
If the meeting runs late, we will skip the second agenda item. If the new policy is unclear, customers may complain.
Hypotheticals (second)
If I were the manager, I would improve training. If we had a larger budget, we could upgrade the equipment.
Example Bank (PDF)

Practice (Accuracy + Speed)

Practice 1: Choose the conditional

1) If you ____ (heat) water to 100°C, it ____ (boil).
2) If I ____ (have) time tonight, I ____ (call) you.
3) If we ____ (live) closer, we ____ (meet) more often.

Practice 2: Fix the error

1) If it will rain, we will cancel.
2) If I would be you, I would complain.
3) If she arrives late, she will loses points.

Practice 3: Make it natural

Rewrite with better style:
“If I had more time, I would can study more.”
Add one follow-up sentence.

Practice Worksheet (PDF)

Speaking Tasks (Fluency)

Task A: Rules & consequences (zero)

In pairs, create 5 rules for a workplace/classroom.
Example: “If someone arrives late, they …”

Task B: Predictions (first)

Discuss: “If prices rise next year, what will happen?”
Add 2 causes and 2 effects using linkers (because/therefore).

Task C: Hypothetical advice (second)

Role-play: “If I were you, I would…” advice clinic.
Topics: job interview, conflict at work, moving to a new city.

Speaking Cards (PDF) Role-play Situations (PDF)

Feedback (Speaking Accuracy)

Peer checklist
  • Correct tense in the if-clause
  • Correct result clause (present / will / would)
  • Clear meaning (rule vs prediction vs hypothetical)
  • Good fluency (few long pauses)
Teacher focus
  • “Will” in if-clause
  • Second conditional forms (If I were…)
  • Pronunciation of contractions (we’ll, I’d)
  • Natural follow-ups (“What if…?”)
Upgrade sentences

Basic: If it rains, we will stay home.
Upgraded: If it rains, we’ll stay home; otherwise, we’ll go for a walk.

Feedback Form (PDF) Speaking Rubric (PDF)

Exit Ticket (5 minutes)

  1. Write 1 zero conditional rule about your class/workplace.
  2. Write 1 first conditional prediction about next week.
  3. Write 1 second conditional hypothetical about your future.
  4. Correct this sentence: “If I will have time, I call you.”
Exit Ticket (PDF)

Materials & Downloads

  • Unit 4 Slides — PPTX
  • Form Guide — PDF · Meaning & Use Chart — PDF
  • Example Bank — PDF
  • Practice Worksheet — PDF
  • Speaking Cards — PDF · Role-play Situations — PDF
  • Feedback Form — PDF · Speaking Rubric — PDF
  • Exit Ticket — PDF

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