first conditional

IF+ subject + simple present ,

subject + will+ verb

---- or

subject + will + verb /

IF + subject + simple present

If you study, you will pass the test. or You will pass the test if you study.

  • We use it to talk about real possibilities in the present or the future.

Now you can do some online practice.

1.- Watch the following video and try to identify the 1st conditional structure.

  • In your notebook, copy the 'conditional' sentences.


  • Here you can check them!

You can also watch this one .... until the end! (There are some subtitles which will help you understand it better!)

2.- How do you feel ?

Why don't you try and do these online exercises ( at least 3!!! )?

EXERCISES 1 2 3 4 5 6

3.- Here an episode of THE FLATMATES.

  • Watch and listen to it. (.... you can also read the script!) and do the quiz.

4.-Now you know that we use THE FIRST CONDITIONAL to talk about things that happen in the future, to express the result of a condition. ... and we often use IT to talk about superstitions: beliefs based on fear or ignorance and not on the laws of science.

Are you superstitious?

5.- Match the beginnings & endings of the following British superstitions:

6.-Watch the video and check your answers.

You can also check them here!

7.-Answer the following questions in your notebook:

  1. Are these superstitions similar / different in your country?

  2. Now, make a list of superstitions that you know.

8.- Sign up and choose a story to ...

9.- Look at the picture. Write sentences using the 1st conditional structure.

What will happen if ....... ? ...if someone opens the door?