To put it simply, the best way to learn the Conditionals in English is to learn them all at once. Unfortunately, however, most non-native English learners rarely learn the conditionals this way since the English progression levels place each conditional type at different stages of the learning timeline.
Typically, a student will encounter each conditional after they have learned pre-requisite verb tenses. What that means is that years can go by between a student’s first exposure to a the Zero Conditional and the Third Conditional.
Don’t get me wrong, there is a good reason for this, as English learners acquire their English in pieces compared to native speakers. Therefore, if you have at least learned English to a B1/B2 level, now might be a good time for you to go back and revise all the conditionals at once. This way, you can see them all together in the big picture and differentiate them.
For me, the best way to learn the Conditionals in English is to:
- Learn each conditional type one at a time at the natural stage of progression.
- Revise each conditional type all together with a big picture style course.
- Then go back to each conditional type again and do a deeper study of that conditional in order, finishing with the Mixed Conditionals.
Fortunately, you’re in luck, and I’ve got just the thing for you. If you want to learn to use the three main Conditionals in English (1st, 2nd, and 3rd), please continue reading (see what I did there?), or you can just check out my free Ultimate Guide to English Conditionals blog post.
I’ve made a comprehensive online video course that will teach you everything you need to know about the First Conditional, Second Conditional, and Third Conditional of English.
Features of the Course
Each conditional is taught in a graphic and visual way. There are examples for you to study as well as downloadable note-taking aides accompanying each lesson and exercise lesson. Additionally, each conditional is followed by a case study to get speaking practice based on real business situations.
The Online Video Course includes:
- 90 minutes of engaging Video English Lessons
- Visual and Verbal combination for better understanding of English Conditionals
- 3 Practice Case Exercises
- Downloadable note-taking slides for each lesson
- Complete Guide to the First Conditional Time Clauses with Examples
How The Advantages of the course will help You
This course will teach you everything you need to know about the English Conditional clause. One of the best ways to understand the meaning of Conditionals in English is to learn how to understand the inferred meaning in real time. If you can master this aspect of the conditionals, you will:
- Understand how to use Conditionals intuitively (what people are really saying when they use them)
- Be able to use Conditionals Accurately without those Annoying Mistakes
- Be able to Use Conditionals to Communicate Strategically in getting out the right message for each Business Situation
You will Learn the Inferred or Implied Meaning of Each Conditional Type
One thing you will learn in this course is that Conditional sentences are both Explicit and Implicit in meaning.
Implied meaning can be defined as suggestive. It is not directly stated, but the suggestive meaning should be understood by the other person. Therefore, the understanding should take place on two levels:
- Take meaning from what I said
- Take meaning from what I haven’t said
Practical Real Life Uses of the Conditionals
Understanding the meaning of Conditional sentences will take you, the English learner, a long way towards fluency. With this course, you will gain greater fluency in these areas of Business English:
- Negotiating
- Timing and Sequence
- Outlining Consequences and Benefits
- Prevention and Mitigation
- Analysis of Past Situations
Learn the Difference Between the Conditionals
Many English learners ask the questions:
- how many conditionals are in English?
- What are the differences between each type of conditional?
- When to use if vs when?
- Is there a conditional tense?
This course answers all those questions.
It gives you, the student, a deep look at both the grammatical structure and the main differences between each type of conditional.
It also teaches you that conditionals and time conjunctions are grammatically the same. By time conjunctions, I mean that a time word such as before, after, or until that are often thought of as prepositions.
However, these words are actually used similarly to the conditional if or when. Not only will you learn the difference between if and when, but you will also learn all the other ways we use conditionals to link propositions, conditions, and time sequences.
How you can watch the course
You can find the course on my school page at Thinkific called Native1 English Learning. There is a sample video below that you can watch and decide if this course topic and my style of teaching is right for you.
How to sign up to my course on Thinkific
Thinkific is an online learning platform where many teachers like myself deliver courses directly to students while managing the process in their own way.
As a learner, you can easily sign up for this course by clicking on the button below. Then you will land on my course page called Business English Solutions. There, you can see all of the course’s lessons and decide if it’s a good choice for you.
Who this course is for
The course I present to you is themed as a Business English course to teach the key skills in Business English. However, at this time, the sole focus of the course is to learn each type of Conditional and how it applies in a practical business context.
This course is for any English learner who wants to revise all of the Conditionals in English in one go. It’s also for business professionals who would like to improve their confidence in speaking English in business contexts.
Why you don't want to wait on this Offer
The Business English Solutions course is an open course, meaning I will be adding additional modules to the course over time. While the first topic is how to master the Conditionals in a business context, future modules will include the following topics:
- Making an investment presentation with a language focus on persuasive language for a sales presentation
- Present a STEEP Analysis with a language focus on the Pure Future Tenses
- Career Building Module on CV Writing, Cover Letters, and Interviewing
- Business Skill Topics such as Negotiating with a language focus on Question Asking
- Creative Thinking for Business with Questions and Reverse Questions Practice
- Marketing case with a language focus on Predictive Language and a grammar focus on Cleft Sentences to speak persuasively
FAQS about the course
In order to give you an idea of whether this course is right for you, here are some common questions that come up regarding the course.
Is the course only for Business English learners?
While the theme of the course is based around business English, I believe the course will benefit any English learner who wants to understand the conditionals on a deep level.
Furthermore, we use all the conditional types and time conjunctions in more situations than simply business.
If you are interested in mastering all the conditionals (1-3), this course is for you. That also goes for English teachers. If you’re looking for a different way to present the English Conditionals to your students, my course and it’s accompanying materials will be an excellent tool for you.
How long will I have access to the materials?
When you sign up for the course, you get access to it for 1 year from the date of sign up.
That is plenty of time for you to watch and rewatch the course a number of times to master the course modules.
If any future modules are added to the course, you will be notified and can watch the new module at no extra cost during your yearlong subscription.
Are there any downloadable resources?
While the video lessons themselves are not downloadable, most of the lessons contain a downloadable PDF of the lessons and exercises along with a project at the end.
What's the style of the lessons?
The lessons are whiteboard style animated presentation with a picture in picture of me, the teacher.
Are there any exercises?
Yes. Of the 13 lessons, there are 4 exercises for you to practice the conditionals. The last of those exercises is a project that you can complete and share.
What are you waiting for?
Go ahead and sign up for the course. The course’s price reflects the fact that there’s one (13-lesson) module on Business English.
If more modules are added, the price will also go up to reflect that change.
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