ALL The English Conditionals… EXPLAINED! 🔥

A simple explanation of HOW to form and WHEN to use each of the conditionals (of "if clauses") in English grammar.
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► CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:37 The Structure of Conditional Sentences
02:29 Zero Conditional in English
04:00 First Conditional in English
07:38 Second Conditional in English
12:04 Third Conditional in English
16:10 Mixed Conditional in English
19:21 Advanced Conditional in English
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TRANSCRIPT:
You know conditionals are important, but every time you learn them, it's so complicated, right? Well, I don't understand why. English conditionals are really not that difficult. So I'm going to explain to you very, very simply how and when to use the zero, first, second, third, and mixed conditionals in English. And you're going to see that English conditionals are really not that scary.
Okay, listen carefully because this definition of a conditional sentence is really going to help you for the whole of the rest of the lesson. Okay, a conditional sentence is basically two parts to a sentence. Part one starts with the word if, and this is the condition. Like, if this happens, then the second part of the sentence is the result. The result, if that condition is true. So if this happens, that happens. If ... Okay? And we can change the order of this so we can say ... If ... It doesn't matter which order we put them in.
But you must really make a division between the two parts of the sentence if + condition | result. Okay, have you got that? Because the zero, first, second, and third conditionals all have that in common, that is the structure of a conditional sentence. And the only reason we have a zero, first, second, and third conditionals all have that in common. That is the structure of a conditional sentence. And the only reason we have a zero, first, second, and third conditional are to talk about different tenses of that condition.
So let's have a look at these conditionals starting with the zero conditional, and you can download a summary of all the conditionals, including the examples and even a test to test your knowledge of the conditionals in English by downloading that PDF, which is free. And there's a link to that in the description. Okay, let's get going.
Okay, so as I mentioned, we have two parts to the sentence, if plus the condition and the result. With the zero conditional, they both need to be in the present simple. Both of these parts of the sentence need to be in the present simple. And we use this zero conditional to talk about facts, things that happen all the time or scientific facts. So for example, if water reaches zero degrees, it freezes. Or, water freezes if it reaches zero degrees.
We can also use the word when in the zero conditional instead of the word if. So we can say, if you heat ice, it melts. Or when you heat ice, it melts. Or changing the order, ice heats when you melt it. It's hot when the sun shines. Questions in the zero conditional normally start with do or does, a question, and we normally put the if part, the condition at the end of the sentence. Does metal melt when you heat it? Does rain turn to snow if it's 3 degrees Celsius? So quite simply, if you're talking about facts or things that always happen, use the zero conditional. Easy.
Of course, we have two parts to the first conditional. The part with if, the condition, must be in the present simple tense, and the result must be in the future with will. For example, if you subscribe to the channel, you will get new lessons from me every Friday. It's true. And again, the order of this is not important. We can say, I will call you if I hear any news, or if I hear any news, I will call you.
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[@emanassef823]

Zero conditional is for facts and things that always happen...this is clear and simple thanks

[@bobbyaxelrod5796]

When Greg posts a new video I watch it. If I subscribe this channel my english will be better. If i had more time i would watch all Greg's videos. If I hadn't been so lazy I would've practiced in english conditionals every day. Thx Greg!

[@luizcomisso8849]

Hello, Greg! Such an mazing explanation. Your are one of the best teachers I've known. Thank you

[@raulferrari5473]

Fantastic Greg, now I´m able to have a practical way to remember the conditionals. Thank you

[@nasirmahmood1387]

One of very good videos on all conditionals.

[@user-ig6jk5il3k]

This is awesome Mr Greg!

[@user-ge3je1oi8r]

Thank you Greg! Lovely session 👍🏻 Could you please explain how 'Should' is used in different contexts, especially in putative way?

[@purasanchez2396]

Thank you, I’ll practice the conditionals

[@nayoungkim3761]

Thank you Greg!!

[@allwaysontheball9730]

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Excellent explanation.

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[@csabadenes8624]

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[@Dareios074]

If you don‘t accept that you‘ll never be perfect at English, you’ll never be good at English. All jokes aside, thank you Greg, great as always

[@Cold_Ice00]

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[@CodeShudder]

I'm not sure if memorizing incorrrect phrases to learn what the correct ones should be is a good idea. You'll forget the rhyme word, and the intent will be lost soon after, but the structure will stick. When in doubt, I always reach for a few correct examples I remembered ("If it rains tomorrow, we'll get wet" or woman singing "If I were a boy..." etc.), and never for wrong ones.

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[@arielleone6355]

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Thanks

[@shah6909]

I am grateful for the transcript .

[@Olga03Love]

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[@ladanmohammed]

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10:20 And Bob's your uncle ❤ Absolutely love it!

[@tomaszharasym]

Thanks

[@Mahdokht27]

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[@MuhammadAsif-fz9ct]

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[@yerlikali2881]

Thanks a lot

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Good job

[@user-in7ev7gt3b]

U are great sir thanks for teaching❤

[@mishatraveller]

Thank you Greg, if I had watched this video at school I would not be uncomfortable using the conditionals for 10 years :)

[@mokaboudj1657]

thanks teacher

[@surinderpalkaur2825]

please make a video on determiners

[@MERKYRIY-fn5rw]

Great explanation. Were I you, my dear viewer, I'd be excited about the expected results of this video.

[@nor-asiahjapar8719]

Thanks for this video. Because of this video i understand this types of conditional 💙👏

[@wadecampbell7727]

This type or these types of

[@Britishempire3545]

Thank you very much dear Greg sir. I'm Jubair Mahmud from Bangladesh.

[@ShibaldasOFF]

I learned only 3 type of conditionals, but now I now all!

[@user-lc9jr4nb5l]

Thank you for this explanation!🙂🙂🙂 I have a question. Why did you use ''wasn't'' but not ''weren't'' in the example ''If the final wasn't in a different country,I would havebought a ticket''? My understending is/was that in all cases/examples in second conditional if clause you have to use 'were' not 'was'. Please explaine this nuance🙏🙏🙏

[@addyyankee9133]

Even the mixed conditionals are kind of confusing, but sometimes I know how to use them in a sentence (depends of the situation). The only way to easily understand the grammar is by using them in a sentence and when we're speaking.

[@SamLongbow]

Here is a sample from the book 'Sir Nigel' by Arthur Conan Doyle: Black Simon’s dark face was shining with a fierce joy. “Fair sir, I will ever be your debtor if you will let me go." Here is another example from this book: “Simon,” said Aylward, “the light is not overgood and the place is cramped for sword-play, but if you will step out into the open I will teach you whether my master is a true soldier or not.”

[@andreirublev8118]

I think these example sentences fall into the "exceptions to the general rule" category; "will" is permitted in the if-clause when it's being used as a modal verb (rather than auxiliary) to politely express willingness or wish: "I will warm some water for tea, if you WILL excuse me." Another exception is when the action in the if-or-when clause takes place AFTER the action in the main clause: "If aspirin will ease my headache, I will take a couple tonight."

[@SamLongbow]

thank you for this interesting explanation@@andreirublev8118

[@divinerelatives2140]

Hi Greg, you are highly appreciated for sharing your knowledge with us to bless us. However, may I request that you turn this lesson (Conditional sentence) into a book, for the sake of students, learners of English speaking like me & future generations. Even if the pages are not more than 10, pls do it. Many thanks -Moses

[@SamLongbow]

Greg, could you please explain the fact that in books (for example in the Sherlock Holmes Stories) there are many examples when the 1 conditional are used with 'will' in both parts of the sentences (Sherlock Holmes often constructs his sentences like that)?

[@diegodiniz3628]

May be a poetic style option in written.But it shouldn't be grammatically correct!Be careful.

[@soyo3536]

Hi Greg, very good... I am from Brazil and I lived in UK 20 years ago... I missing your british accent... thanks a lot...

[@user-oh8gk7qv1r]

Please make a separate video for mixed conditionals 🙌

[@EnglishWithGreg]

I have one on my channel. Have a search for “mixed conditionals English with Greg” 👌🏻

[@user-yp5yv5vl8f]

Good

[@sanjibganguli3084]

Respected sir, that you are the greatest grammarian of this generation admits of no doubt.You are, therefore, requested with folded hands to join the following sentences with Adverbial Clause -He doesn't work hard.He may fail the exams.My probable answers are -If he doesn't work hard,he may fail the exams/he will fail the exams.Sir,as it is a First Conditional, which auxiliary verb the principal clause will take -may or will?

[@syedsahab5438]

Hi Greg, would you please tell, what is BAM ACTION as you say. ??

[@mashax7885]

Practice makes perfect.Thank you

[@alexandraschrollova8028]

Thank You very much for your great video. Unfortunaley, I can't download the free pdf.

[@nor-asiahjapar8719]

If i had passed the entrance exam, i wouldn't have here in this place. ❤

[@user-cp9wv2yb1x]

Hi. Which conditional is used with imperative. Could you tell me please?

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I understand all what you said in this video, I'm not very clever but you can open my mind to learn that beautiful language! Thanks a lot Greg for all your classes!

[@luizcomisso8849]

Sorry, an amazing explanation

[@slowlearner4341]

Hey Greg, instead of buttering you up writing one more comment, I'd rather press several thumb up pics. Briefly: excellent video.

[@nickvinehill7491]

There are normally 12 main tenses in main English grammar. Does the inclusion of conditional tenses which you’ve explained very well Greg, mean there’s really 16?

[@jarekmuron6409]

Greg, are you sure that ice heats, when you melt it? 3:26

[@azainaldeen9834]

I just had a chance to watch this incredibly vital video. However, what caught my attention the most, even more than learning about all types of the complicated MIXED conditionals, was the example sentence given by Mr. Greg when explaining the SECOND conditionals. I've always taught my students this sentence in the following order: If you heat ice, it melts. Or Ice melts, if you heat it. Still, we can't say for sure that what the teacher said here is not correct. I mean, at the end of the day, he is the Native teacher, not us. I hope Mr. Greg will elaborate on this. PS Great video.

[@Dareios074]

I think it‘s not what he actually wanted to say. A little mix up

[@Pro4Stars]

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[@birdie5012]

ok here is the situation: the cleaners didn’t come to clean up the room and I had to do it by myself so I said thats ok at least I don’t have to go to work tomorrow I can clean up by myself. But “if I had work tomorrow I would have killed them” for not coming. So even if I mean future work I still say HAD?

[@user-bp6bw7lx3l]

11:04

[@luckylukasz1]

@English_with_Greg Please check 14:00 of your video (something is wrong there :) ) PS: please correct my sentence if you may :D I haven't known how to type this :) BTW Great video!

[@hloguys7076]

There are conditions like this for example: If I were taller, I would have a better chance at becoming a professional basketball player.very confusing. Help me greg

[@user-bp6bw7lx3l]

7:20

[@arviegalvez8172]

Second example if/when... when you heat ice , it melts Ice melts when you heat it. (It should be, right?) Instead, you said "ice heats ,when you melt it

[@hermanmgonja]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mahirgumus2344]

3:27 - "Ice heats when you melt it" ??? or "Ice melts when you heat it" ;)

[@user-oh8gk7qv1r]

Thank you for you lessons ❤ just for a note - your speech is a little difficult to follow cause it's very fast.

[@TK-id1eb]

My idea for third condicional: If the alies in the second world war had made landing in the The Balkans, most of Europe probably wouldn´t have communist regime. Is it correct? 🙂

[@michaeldeoz]

what is number of this condition: Well, if there's a bright center to the universe... you're on the planet that it's farthest from.

[@elainelillian5671]

P r o m o S M 💘

[@MrCarassiusauratus]

Ice melts when you heat it

[@ladanmohammed]

Why not, what would you have BECAME but become

[@wadecampbell7727]

You have to use the past participle with “have”. I become, I became, I have become. It’s an irregular verb.

[@mockingjay0204]

If i hadn't watched this video, I wouldn't have understood the conditionals?!

[@nor-asiahjapar8719]

If you go in Paris, you will see the effiel tower.

[@wadecampbell7727]

If you go to Paris, you will see the Eiffel Tower.

[@Jesus_136]

i have a test coming up tomorrow and if I don't practice today, I wont get a good grade. See what I did there?😂

[@wadecampbell7727]

Yes, you left the apostrophe off “won’t” 😊 (“wont” is a word that means something else)

[@fotinimalliari3271]

iam confusing

[@birdie5012]

i learn them yearly learn forget learn forget🤦‍♀️

[@antmi]

Ice MELTS when you HEAT it. you said it the wrong way around. forgive me teacher for I have sinned.

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[@kudus9235]

Well, You don't understand why, because you are Englishman... Simply. Ok. All of these conditionals have some rules, and it is a scheme. For many people, for whom English is not the first language it could seem to be artificial. That's all.

[@wadecampbell7727]

You are an Englishman. Or you are English.

[@user-or7qx9xx9u]

"If I had won the lottery I would have bought a new car" This is a hypothetical sentence but not impossible. Why you said that the third conditional is used only in hypothetical and impossible situations? Clarify it, please.

[@TOP-YT-UNIVERSE]

impossible situation in the Past

[@user-or7qx9xx9u]

@@TOP-YT-UNIVERSE Thanks!

[@Webdeath525]

big fact : the file isn't free

[@anacee]

Or, simply put: NO future in the IF clause!

[@wadecampbell7727]

I don’t think that’s correct. You could say “If I go to the concert, I could have fun”, right? Going to the concert is in the future.

[@anacee]

@@wadecampbell7727 please revise your grammar

[@wadecampbell7727]

@@anacee Please, what do you deem incorrect? It’s helpful to include that information in your comment. Thank you, I’m learning English.

[@anacee]

@@wadecampbell7727 The "IF clause" has certain rules: there is NO future after IF. You cannot say "If it will rain, I could go to the concert". You may only say: "If it rains I can/could go to the concert". "Could" is not the future of any verb. Check the modal verbs in this regard.

[@wadecampbell7727]

@@anacee Thank you for explaining. I sent my example, as shown in my original comment, to my English advisor and she agrees that it is correct. It displays future tense (“If I go to the concert - some time in the future - I could (conditionally) have fun”. She has been educated in English language studies at Oxford in the UK, so I tend to trust her. I will do some more investigation into your assertion. Perhaps there are just semantic differences but I thought it worth responding because your comment was rather dogmatic and not entirely accurate as far as what I have learned. I would never use “will” in the “if” clause, but there are other means of indicating future tense. Anyway, Thanks again!

[@nor-asiahjapar8719]

If were an american, i would fluent in english.

[@wadecampbell7727]

If I were an American, I would be fluent in English. Is that what you meant?

[@victorprohorov6201]

in russian the 2nd and the 3rd conditionals look the same and it is confusing about is it future or past tense

[@mirnaamoha]

Thanks