ESO 4: SECOND CONDITIONAL

Remember the second conditional is used to talk about ‘unreal’ or impossible things. It’s not important which clause comes first. Example:

If I had more time, I would go to the gym. (but I have no time)

If you did more exercise, you would feel better. (but I don't do more exercise)

I would call Mary if I had her phone number. (but I don't have it)

Remember you need to use a comma when you start the sentence with the if-clause.

If you use the verb to be in the past simple, we use 'were' not 'was' no matter which subject you have.

If I were you, I would try harder. 

Second Conditional: exercise 1

Second Conditional: exercise 2

Second Conditional: exercise 3
Second Conditional: exercise 4

ESO1: A LOGIC PUZZLE

 Did you have a nice weekend? Did you do anything special?
The people in the following logic puzzle did. They had a paintballing weekend. Read the puzzle and try to solve it.

A LOGIC PUZZLE

ESO 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (SONG)

 Listen to the song 'Lost' by Michael Buble and complete the lyrics.

LOST (www.englishexercises.org)

BEGINNERS: MORE PRACTICE

TOUCHSTONE ARCADE is a set of activities you can use to practise all skills. 

There are four different levels. Start with number one and revise all the basic things you should already know. Make sure you understand the corrections before moving on.

 Have a look at it. It's really worth it!

ESO 3 VOCABULARY: NATURAL DISASTERS

Let's have a look at some basic vocabulary related to natural disasters. Click on the link http://www.learningchocolate.com/ and do all the exercises you have at the top of the box (Review, Match up , Match up 2, etc)

Can you think of other words to complete the list of natural disasters?

You're likely to find some interesting words in this other link related to the weather.

Some more vocabulary (http://www.learnenglish.de/)

ESO 4: READING COMPREHENSION (AT THE DOCTOR'S)

Maybe this text is not completely related to the vocabulary you have studied but I really like it.


The choking dog

BEGINNERS: INFINITIVES OR GERUNDS?

 The most common uses of the infinitive are:

1. After certain verbs, e.g. decide, would like, etc.

              I decided to study hard for my exams.
              I would like to travel around the world.


2. After adjectives.

              It is difficult to understand.
              It is not easy to get up early on Mondays.

3. To indicate purpose.

              We use a camera to take photos.
              We study a lot to pass all the exams.


The most common uses of the gerund are:

1. After certain verbs, e.g. love, don't mind, spend (time)

             She spent hours chatting with her friends.
             I love reading.

2. As the subject of a sentence.

              Smoking is bad for your health.
              Pointing at people is rude.

3. After prepositions.

             He is really good at dancing.
             Turn off the lights before leaving.

Gerund or infinitive? (www.englisch-hilfen.de/)
Gerund or infinitive?2 (www.englisch-hilfen.de/)

PRONUNCIATION OF -ED (REGULAR VERBS)

As you know, regular verbs in the past simple always end in '-ed'. But how do we pronounce this ending? These letters can be pronounced in three different ways: /id/, /t/ or /d/. The pronunciation depends on the sound at the end of the bare form (or infinitive) of the verb.

Look at the chart to help you with the pronunciation.

Now watch this video and listen carefully. (from ElementalEnglish.com)
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3

BASIC ENGLISH: COLOURS AND NUMBERS

Today some colours and numbers, specially numbers.

Click on the following link and do the exercises on colours and numbers.

Colours and numbers (www.linguasnet.com)

Remember you have to do all the activities in the 5 sections you will find. Have fun!

ESO 4: SECOND CONDITIONAL

At the end of next this week you have the next test (UNIT 12). Here you will find some exercises to practice the second conditional.



Remember:

If + Past Simple, would + infinitive

OR

Would + infinitive if + past simple (here the comma disappears)

If the verb you have to use in the Past Simple is the verb 'to be', remember to use 'were' for all the subjects:

If I were you ...
If he were here ...

As simple as this. If you need some more examples, click on this link. At the bottom of this page you will find a link to some exercises (Continue with the exercises).

Grammar guide: Conditional type II

And some more practice:

Conditional type 2. Exercise 1
Conditional type 2. Exercise 2
Conditional type 2. Exercise 3
Conditional type 2. Exercise 4
Conditional type 2. Exercise 5
Conditional type 2. Exercise 6

ESO4 FIRST CONDITIONAL

Have a look at this presentation on the First Conditional. After seeing it you may click on the link at the bottom and do the exercises.

Zero And First Conditionals

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Now try these exercises.

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/type-1/exercises