GRAMMAR NO. 2: "Conditionals"

EXPLANATION

English conditional statements are grouped into four main types - zero, first, second, and third conditional.

All conditionals have two clauses, the if clause 
- "If you have time, ..." 
and the main clause 
- "...come and visit us".

Either of these two clauses can come first:
- "If it rains take an umbrella" - or also:
- "Take an umbrella if it rains."

Zero Conditional

The zero conditional is used for statements and facts which are perceived to be true = certainty

The zero conditional has the form if + present simple / simple present. For example:
- If you need any help just call me.
- If you run fast you get tired.

First Conditional

The first conditional is used to express that something is possible in the present or in the future. It used to indication that something may happen = high probability.

The first conditional has the form if + simple present / simple future. For example:

- If you eat too much, your tummy will hurt.

- If you study harder, you will pass the exam.

Second Conditional

The second conditional is used for statements and facts that are not true or are not possible = unreal

The second conditional has the form if + simple past / would + verb. For example:
- If I were you, I would drive more slowly.
- If I had a million euros, I would buy a new house and a new car.

Third Conditional

The third conditional is used for statements and facts that did not happen in the past. It is used to express criticism or regret = hypothetical

The third conditional has the form if + past perfect / would + have + -ed. For example:
- If I had been more careful, I would not have broken the vase.
- If Brendon had called me, we would have gone to the restaurant together.

PRACTICE

Practice the "zero conditional" here:

http://www.1-language.com/englishcoursenew/unit40_grammar_exs.htm

Practice the "first conditional" here:

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond1.htm

Practice the "second conditional" here:

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

Practice the "third conditional" here:

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/3cond1.htm

You have more links to practice below:

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences

http://www.english-test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ei011/esl-test.php

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/if.htm

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LEVEL TEST

Please, click on the link below to take the level test. Don't take it if you did it in the first semester. It is not really important, just that I would like to know your level to adequate class materials to your needs.

There are 68 questions (you need to give an answer, even if you don't know it!). At the end of the test, there is a button called TEST RESULT. Click the button when you are done. The system will give you the number of correct answers + the level you are in. You need to copy-paste that page and email it to me.

http://www.englishjet.com/english_courses_files/test_level.asp

LISTENING NO. 1: Richard St. John's 8 Secrets of Success

Let's see what Richard St. John thinks about success and how to achieve it. 

Try to visualize this video in its original version first. You can also choose to watch it with English subtitles.

If you want to know more about Richard St. John, click on the link below:

http://www.ted.com/speakers/richard_st_john.html

WRITING NO. 1: The secrets of success

This week, I would like you to write about success. After reading about Adam Khoo, you may also have something to say, for example, a secret trick to become rich, famous and very important! If that is the case, write a short composition on the topic. You can as well talk about the reasons why people feel they should be successful, what success really is or what failure can provoque in our state of mind.

If you use Word to write your composition, don't forget to select English as the language of the file. That way you'll be able to check grammar and orthography. Also, make use of the links you have at the top right margin in this blog. There you will find good dictionaries and, especially, thesauri that can help you write a better composition.

You don't have to write a long composition, but it would be great if you could at least write one paragraph, save it in a Word document, and email it to me by Sunday. I will correct it and email it back by Monday.

READING NO. 1: The Secrets of Adam Khoo

In our session today, we will read about "success". Below you will find an interesting extract about someone who claims to know how to become successful in life. Click on the link and read the extract:

http://secretsofadamkhoo.com/

Let's know have a look at some new vocabulary:

To face (be facing) = having to deal with something, usually a problem

Work your socks off (idiomatic expressions) = You have to work so hard that your socks get too old

Debt = the "b" is not pronounced /det/

To be stuck = to be in one place and not to be able to move out

Underachiever = someone who is not successful but could be

Revenue = total amount of money a company makes

To walk one's talk (he walks his talk) = to act following what you say

To back it up = to support

paycheck = the money you get at the end of the month (salary)

Rat race = to be in a problem that never ends

Breakthrough = a salvation, a solution

To bounce back = what the ball does when you bounce it against the floor

LEVEL TEST

Open the following link in your browser:

http://www.englishjet.com/english_courses_files/test_level.asp

This is a level test which contains 68 questions. All of them multiple choice. When you are done with the test, you will get your result. Please, copy-paste your result and email it to me.