How do we form the Second Conditional? [Condition] + [Result]
[If + Past Simple (Subjunctive)] + [would + infinitive]
What do we use the Second Conditional for? Is it probable?
We use it to express wishes or desires. It is not very probable.
Translate: If Kevin used glasses, he would see a lot better
Si Kevin usara gafas, él vería mucho mejor
Translate: Sam would participate in the sports competition if he weren't on holidays
Sam participaría en la competición de deporte si él no estuviera de vacaciones
What particularity occurs with the verb "to be" in the Second Conditional?
The verb "to be" is always WERE when using the subjunctive
If Tamara won the lottery, she ____ (buy) a Ferrari
would buy
They would be more efficient if their boss ____ (pay) them more money.
paid
She wouldn't be angry at you if you ____ (talk) to her
talked
If we _____ (be) a better team, we would win the league.
were
If Malcolm ____ (study) more often, he would pass his exams with no problem
studied
If you watched more English movies, you _____ (pronounce) English better
would pronounce
I wouldn't need to run to school if I ____ (wake up) a little bit earlier in the morning
woke up
I would ask Emma for help if she ____ (be) kinder.
were
If someone stole my bag, I ______ (call) the police
would call
My mother _______ (be) very sad if I forgot her birthday...
would be
If we ____ (know) how to fly, we wouldn't need cars
knew
