First Conditional - American English File Third Edition Class

English class on the First Conditional, based on the American English File Third Edition book series.

This slide is part of an interactive English lesson focused on understanding and using the First Conditional. The content is structured according to the American English File Third Edition book series, incorporating clear explanations, real-life examples, and engaging activities to help students master conditional sentences. The lesson covers the structure and usage of the First Conditional, emphasizing situations that describe possible future outcomes based on present conditions. Through guided exercises and practical applications, students will enhance their grammar skills and improve their ability to communicate hypothetical situations with confidence.

1. The First Conditional (real conditional)

2. The First Conditional The first conditional is used to express a possible or likely consequence of a future event or situation , based on a condition that is currently true or likely to be true. They will have to wear a uniform, if they go to a private school. If the teacher doesn’t come, we won’t take the exam. I will live with my parents until I get enough money.

3. “If clause” CONDITION “Main clause” CONSEQUENCE If you study hard, you will get good grades. If she doesn’t study for the exam, she will fail. SIMPLE PRESENT FUTURE SIMPLE Grammar : first conditional “If clause” CONDITION if you study hard, if she doesn’t study for the exam. SIMPLE PRESENT “Main clause” CONSEQUENCE You will get good grades She will fail, FUTURE SIMPLE

4. Grammar : first conditional If present simple (+), future simple (+) If I fail my English exam, I’ll take it again next semester. If Bianca studies hard, she will pass her exam. If present simple ( + ), future simple ( – ) If I arrive late, I won’t be able to take my exams. If he gets bad grades, he won’t go to college. If present simple ( – ), future simple (+) If I don’t arrive late, I’ll be able to take my exams. If he doesn’t get bad grades, he won’t go to college. If present simple ( – ), future simple ( – ) If I don’t fail my English exam, I won’t take it again next semester. If Bianca doesn’t study hard, she won’t pass her exam. “If clause” CONDITION “Main clause” CONSEQUENCE

5. Grammar : first conditional We can use “imperative” instead of the “will clause”. “If clause” CONDITION Present simple If you have time, If you don’t understand the class Ask me IMPERATIVE Present simple come and see us next time make a question. if you don’t know what to do

6. Grammar : PRACTICE Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the first conditional: If I _____ (have) time tomorrow, I _____ (go) to the gym. If it _____ (not snow) tonight, we _____ (not build) a snowman. If you _____ (study) hard, you _____ (improve) your grades. If he _____ (drive) too fast, _____ (get) a ticket. If you _____ (want) to see the principal, _____ (make) an appointment. If Erika _____ (hurry), ______ be late for school. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences: If Juan miss / misses the bus, he 'll be / ’ll is late for school. Sarah has / 'll have time to watch a movie if she finishes /will finish her homework early, If the students doesn’t work / don’t work together, they will finish / finished the project on time. If Maria and Alex studies / study hard, she ’ll pass / pass the exam. The students and teachers won’t have / will have a day off if the school cancels / don’t cancel classes.

7. Grammar : conjunctions in first conditional If The most common conjunction in first conditional If If I fail my English exam; I’ll take it again next semester. If Bianca will pass her exam if she studies hard. Unless Use instead of “ if … not” If We will be late if we don’t hurry. If We will be late unless we hurry. Alisson won’t get into college if she doesn’t get good grades Alisson won’t get into college unless she gets good grades. As soon as It is used to express the idea that one event will happen immediately after another event has occurred. If I will leave as soon as I finish my work. If As soon as you finish reading the text, write a summary of it. After conjunctions (if, unless, as soon as, until, when, before and after) always use present simple: I’ll call you when you arrive ( I’ll call you when you’ll arrive ).

8. Grammar : conjunctions in first conditional Until To express a condition that must be fulfilled (completely finished) before a particular action can take place . If I won’t leave until you finish your homework. If The teacher won’t start the class until all the students are quiet. When To introduce the condition that must be met before the main clause can happen (immediately = as soon as). If We’ll start the party when Bianca gets home. If When you finish your homework , you can watch TV. After After I graduate from college, I’ll travel all around the world. If I’ll go to bed after I finish my homework. Before I’ll take a shower before I go out. If Before you hand in the exam, review the questions you have marked. After conjunctions (if, unless, as soon as, until, when, before and after) always use present simple: I’ll call you when you arrive ( I’ll call you when you’ll arrive )