Teacher Resources / A2 · Conditionals: Zero and First
Objectives
Use condition, result, unless, provided accurately in context
Read and discuss a topic-specific article at A2 level
Practise speaking fluently on real conditions and results
Complete written exercises with vocabulary in context
Teaching Notes
Warm-up: allow 8-10 min, let personal answers develop
Article: read together or have students read silently first
Vocabulary match: good for pair work
Speaking: encourage full sentences, not one-word answers
Exit questions: 5-min closer, no prep needed
Timing Guide
Warm-up: 8 min
Article + comprehension: 12 min
Vocabulary + match: 10 min
Exercises: 10 min
Speaking + discussion: 15 min
Exit + recap: 5 min
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A2 · Lesson 34 · Real Conditions and Results
Conditionals: Zero and First
Real Conditions and Resultsconditionresultunless
Getting started
Warm-Up Questions
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Read & Understand
Article
Conditionals: Zero and First
Conditionals help us talk about cause and effect. The zero conditional is for facts and things that are always true: 'If you press this button, the machine starts.' 'If I have a deadline, I always work better.' The first conditional is for realistic future situations: 'If we win this contract, we will hire three more people.' 'If you do not confirm by Friday, we will give the slot to another client.' We can replace 'if' with 'unless' (= if not): 'I will not attend unless the meeting is confirmed.' Or with 'as long as': 'I will agree to the change as long as the budget stays the same.'
💡 Did you know? The conditional structure in English is one of the most important for business communication. Negotiation, agreements, and warnings all rely on conditional language — making this one of the highest-value grammar points for professional English learners.
Topic: Real Conditions and Results
Key words
Vocabulary
01
condition
something that must be true for something else to happen
02
result
what happens because of something else
03
unless
except if — used in conditionals to mean 'if not'
04
provided
on the condition that — a formal way of saying 'if'
05
as long as
on the condition that
06
otherwise
if not / in a different situation
07
guarantee
a promise that something will happen or be the case
08
consequence
a result of an action
09
realistic
having a practical understanding of what is possible
010
likely
probably going to happen
Match the Words
Click a word on the left, then click its definition on the right.
condition
result
unless
provided
as long as
otherwise
guarantee
consequence
realistic
likely
a result of an action
on the condition that — a formal way of saying 'if'
except if — used in conditionals to mean 'if not'
having a practical understanding of what is possible
if not / in a different situation
a promise that something will happen or be the case
probably going to happen
on the condition that
something that must be true for something else to happen
what happens because of something else
Say it right
Pronunciation
condition
CON-dit-ion
result
RES-ult
unless
UNL-ess
provided
PR-ov-ided
as long as
AS long as
otherwise
OTH-erw-ise
Read & Discuss
Short Dialogue
A:
Hi! Can I ask you about condition?
B:
Of course! I think condition is very important.
A:
What about result? Do you use it often?
B:
Yes, I do. Result helps me a lot at work.
A:
And unless? Is that difficult for you?
B:
Sometimes. But I practise every day.
A:
That is great. What is your advice?
B:
Just be consistent. Small steps every day!
Comprehension
What does person A ask about first?
How does person B feel about result?
What is person B's advice?
Practice
Exercises
Gap Fill
Complete each sentence using vocabulary from today's lesson.
1. If the is met, the result follows.
2. The of working overtime is extra pay.
3. I will not attend the meeting is online.
4. I will agree, the deadline is extended.
5. you finish by Friday, I am happy.
Error Correction
Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
She is know a lot about condition.
We was discussing result yesterday.
He don't have enough unless.
They have spoke about provided before.
Speaking practice
Speaking Prompts
Discuss with your partner
Make three zero conditional sentences about your job: 'If I..., I always...'
Make three first conditional sentences about your company's future: 'If we..., we will...'
Practise using unless: 'I will not... unless...' Complete with real work situations.
Summarise today's topic in 3 sentences using vocabulary from this lesson.
Grammar focus: Zero conditional: If + present simple, present simple. For facts and general tru... — can you give an example?
Open discussion
Discussion Generator
More Questions
Use with pairs or whole class · Encourage full answers
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End of lesson
Exit Questions
Discuss in pairs — 5 minutes
Recap
Vocabulary
condition, result, unless, provided, as long as, otherwise, guarantee, consequence, realistic, likely
Article
Conditionals: Zero and First — reading & comprehension
Practice
Gap fill, error correction, vocabulary matching
Speaking
Prompts, discussion generator
Homework
Write a business email (6-8 sentences) using first conditional structures to set conditions for an agreement. Use unless, as long as, and provided that.
