The keys to using the first conditional correctly

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In this blog we have already seen the difference between the different types of conditional in English . We use one or the other depending on the probability of different events: it is not the same to talk about something that is certain than something that will never happen because its time has already passed. Today we are going to look in more depth at a type of conditional that is very useful for everyday conversations: the first conditional . Let's go!


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What is the first conditional used for ?
We use the first conditional in English to talk about situations that will cameroon phone number list if a particular condition is met. This condition is not certain, but it is very probable. In other words, we use the first conditional to talk about things that we believe are likely to happen in the future .

Examples:

If you don't bring your umbrella, you'll get wet . — You're going to get wet if you don't take your umbrella.

If I leave work early enough today, we will go to the theatre. — If I leave work early enough today, we will go to the theatre.

Differences between the first and second conditional :
The first conditional refers to situations that we consider very probable. On the other hand, the second conditional is used to talk about things that we really don't believe will happen or that we consider very improbable. Some examples of both are:

First conditional : if it rains today, I'll stay at home.
Second conditional : if I won the Lottery, I would buy a new home.
Differences between the 1st conditional and the rest of the conditionals
With the zero conditional . We use the zero conditional to talk about general conditions, which are always true: water boils at 100 degrees. On the other hand, the first conditional refers to particular situations : If you put your hand in that soup, you'll burn.