2nd conditional: What would you do?

🎙️ Episode: Talking about Hypotheticals with the Second ConditionalIn this lesson, I break down a powerful structure for expressing your opinions and desires: the second conditional. By the end of the episode, you’ll know exactly how and when to use “if + past tense… would + base verb” to talk about unreal, imagined, or unlikely situations.Use it to…📌Express wishes & dreams: “If I knew how to surf, I would move to California.”📌Give polite advice or soften suggestions: “If I were you, I would ask for feedback.”📌Speculate about unlikely events: “If aliens landed tomorrow, we would be amazed.”Common errors:“Will” vs. “Would”❌ “If I win the lottery, I will buy a yacht.”✅ “If I won the lottery, I would buy a yacht.”Tense pairing❌ “If she lives closer, we would meet more often.”✅ “If she lived closer, we would meet more often.”Everyday chat: “If I had more energy, I would go to the gym before work.”Business emails: “If we reached our sales target, we would invest in new software.”Social media & interviews: “If I were CEO, I would prioritize employee well‑being.”Tip: Swap “were” for “was” in “If I were…” to sound more formal.Ready to unlock the power of “what if”?🔔 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode📝 Reel to practice ➔ https://www.instagram.com/charmenglishcl/reel/C6bj_9ArmUi/?locale=pt_PT

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