BBC Learning English 22/08/24 English Class: How to use the first conditionals to talk about future predictions

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Take an English class on using the first conditional for predictions
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Language quiz
Choose the correct word from the brackets to complete the sentences.
Example
If you (complain/complained), they’ll ignore you.
1. If I find a new job, I (’d/’ll) earn more money.
2. If you make the kids something healthy, they (won’t/wouldn’t)
eat it.
3. You might meet new people if you (join/will join) a club.
4. (If/Unless) you take a coat, you’ll be too cold.
5. If we (go/went) at the weekend, it’ll be busy.
6. If you watch this film, you (’ll/’d) fall in love with it.
Well done! Now you can check your answers at the bottom of the next
page.

Writing practice
Writing
Write down a list of things that could happen tomorrow. Then write down what
you think could be the result of each one.
Write first conditional sentences with these predictions.
Examples
• If I go for a run tomorrow, I’ll be too tired to do anything else.
• If we go out to eat, it’ll be expensive.

Speaking practice
Work with a friend. Tell each other what you think could happen
tomorrow, and ask them to predict what the results might be – see if you
agree. Use first conditional sentences in your answers.
Examples
– If you go to the theatre, you’ll enjoy it.
– I’m not sure, I think I’ll be bored if I go to the theatre.

Answers to exercise on page
1. If I find a new job, I’ll earn more money.
2. If you make the kids something healthy, they won’t eat it.
3. You might meet new people if you join a club.
4. Unless you take a coat, you’ll be too cold.
5. If we go at the weekend, it’ll be busy.
6. If you watch this film, you’ll fall in love with it.