Spoken English Course – Level 4 (Advanced)
Module 4: Conditional Sentences (Real-Life & Professional Use)
1. What are Conditional Sentences?
Conditional sentences are used to talk about real situations, possible situations,
imaginary situations, and past regrets. They usually contain an if-clause.
2. Types of Conditionals
| Type |
Usage |
| Zero Conditional |
General facts & rules |
| First Conditional |
Real & possible future |
| Second Conditional |
Unreal / imaginary present |
| Third Conditional |
Past regrets & imagination |
3. Zero Conditional
Structure: If + Present Simple, Present Simple
If you heat ice, it melts.
If I wake up late, I feel tired.
Used for universal truths and daily habits.
4. First Conditional
Structure: If + Present Simple, Will + Verb
If you study well, you will pass the exam.
If it rains, we will stay at home.
Speaking Drill:
If I get a job, I will __________.
5. Second Conditional
Structure: If + Past Simple, Would + Verb
If I were rich, I would buy a car.
If she knew English well, she would get the job.
“Were” is used with all subjects in formal English.
6. Third Conditional
Structure: If + Past Perfect, Would Have + V3
If I had studied harder, I would have passed.
If they had left early, they would have reached on time.
Used to talk about past mistakes or regrets.
7. Mixed Conditionals
If I had studied English earlier, I would be confident now.
Mixed conditionals connect past actions with present results.
8. Professional & Office Usage
- If you complete the task, we will release the payment.
- If the client agrees, we will sign the contract.
- If I had known the deadline, I would have planned better.
9. Common Errors & Corrections
| Incorrect |
Correct |
| If I will see him, I tell him. |
If I see him, I will tell him. |
| If I was rich, I buy a house. |
If I were rich, I would buy a house. |
10. Practice Exercises
Exercise 1:
Complete the sentences:
1. If I get promotion, I will __________.
2. If I were the manager, I would __________.
3. If I had known earlier, I would have __________.
Exercise 2 (Speaking):
Speak for 2 minutes on “If I improve my English…”
11. Module Outcome
- Clear understanding of all conditionals
- Natural use in daily & professional English
- Improved fluency and accuracy
