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My dear students,
I know you must think that mixed conditionals make sense, so yes there more than three conditionals in English. But what if I told you that inversion can also be found within the first, the second and the third conditionals? Here’s the explanation to their formation and how to use them.
Enjoy!
Hi there!
I’m sure you already know about the existence of the Zero conditional, the First conditional, the Second conditional and the Third conditional? However, what would you think if I told you that there are the so-called mixed conditionals? Would you like to know more about them and how to use them? Here’s a video which will come in handy.
Regards,
My dear students,
As you already know, the Zero, the First and the Second conditionals are used for giving advice to somebody. For example, «If you need this pen, take it!» (zero conditional), «If you study a lot, you’ll pass your exams» (first conditional) and «If I were you, I’d buy the light green T-shirt you saw yesterday» (second conditional).
Now it’s the time for the Third Conditional, although we never use it for giving advice, but for expressing remorse or regret; for instance, « If I’d known that Mary was coming to the party, I wouldn’t have accepted the invitation.» (third conditional)
If you wish to know more about this fascinating grammar structure and use it in your stories and anecdotes, please watch the video below.
Regards,
My dear friends,
We’ve already seen the Zero and First conditionals, which are used for giving advice, but don’t forget the Second conditional and its famous «If I were you, …». You’ll be delighted with this grammar structure, which will be of great help for those pieces of advice in your written compositions and dialogues.
Regards,
Hi there, my dear friends!
Today, I’d like to share with you a series of videos you’ll find really useful, since you will need these grammar structures for giving advice. In fact, the videos are about the Zero conditional (yes, it exists!) and the First conditional. As you will see, these two structures are extremely simple and easy to use.
The Zero conditional :
The First conditional :
Regard
Dear students,
I know you may be wondering why teachers always tell you to use subordinate clauses (with who, which, where, etc) and the reason is that your written compositions and oral tasks will be enriched. Believe me, you will notice a huge difference and improvement.
Let’s have a look at these two examples. See the difference in the second sentence:
A) My mother is Irish. She has long, red hair and blue eyes.
B) My mother, who has long, red hair and blue eyes, is Irish.
See? Using subordinate clauses is also very useful for your mediation activities.
For this reason, I have chosen the following video which I hope you like. There, you’ll find all the information you need.
Regards,
Hi, everyone!
We’ve already seen how the Past Perfect Simple is formed and used. Let’s now see how to use along with the Past Simple and the Past Continuous in a written composition or a monologue.
I hope you enjoy the following video.
Regards,
Dear students,
Since we’re working on a new past verb tense, I thought you would find this video useful.
You will find the Past Perfect Simple really useful when it comes to writing a story or an anecdote.
Enjoy!
Dear students,
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you have enjoyed your winter holidays and have had fun.
Since we’re starting to work on a new unit, I’d like to share with you this video, which is about the differences and uses of Could and Be able to.
Enjoy!
Welcome to a new entry.
Today I’d like to share with you a really interesting grammar structure. How do you say in English the following sentences? ‘¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar al supermercado?‘ ‘Tardé tres horas en hacer los deberes.’
In this new video you’ll find out how to say it in English. It’s very easy, you’ll see.
Enjoy the video!
Regards,