call
to contact someone by phone
If I am late, I will call you.
Lesson 12 of 13 · A1–A2
Possible weekend plans
Talk about a possible situation and what you will do.
1. Grammar: First conditional: if + present, will + verb
Use if + present simple, will + base verb for a possible future situation and its result. Do not put will in the if part: If it rains, I will stay home. Will is the same for every subject. Will not becomes won’t. Going to describes an existing plan; this pattern says what will happen if a condition is met.
- If + present, + will + verb. → If it is sunny, I will walk.
- If + present, + won’t + verb. → If it rains, I won’t go out.
- What will you do if it rains? → I will stay home.
- Will you go if it is sunny? → Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.
Model conversation
A: What will you do if it is sunny tomorrow?
B: If it is sunny, I will go to the park.
A: What will you do if it rains?
B: If it rains, I will stay home.
2. Basic words and verbs
Say each word, read its meaning, and make a sentence using the example.
meet
to come together with someone
If she is free, I will meet her.
walk
to move on your feet
If it is sunny, I will walk.
stay
to remain in a place
If it rains, I will stay home.
wait
to stay until something happens
If you are late, I will wait.
save
to keep money for later
If I have extra money, I will save it.
free
not busy
If I am free, I will visit you.
busy
having things to do
If I am busy, I won’t go out.
park
an outdoor public place with grass or trees
If it is sunny, I will go to the park.
tomorrow
the day after today
If I am free tomorrow, I will call.
3. Conversation: 15 questions
Answer with a complete sentence. Open an answer starter if you need help, then replace the dots with your own words. Take turns asking and answering.
What will you do if it is sunny tomorrow?
Answer starter
If it is sunny, I will …
What will you do if it rains tomorrow?
Answer starter
If it rains, I will …
Will you go to the park if it is warm?
Answer starter
If it is warm, I will / won’t …
What will you wear if it is cold tomorrow?
Answer starter
If it is cold, I will wear …
What will you do if you are free on Saturday?
Answer starter
If I am free, I will …
Who will you call if you have time?
Answer starter
If I have time, I will call …
Where will you go if a friend visits?
Answer starter
If a friend visits, we will go to …
What will you cook if your friend is hungry?
Answer starter
If my friend is hungry, I will cook …
What will you do if the shop is closed?
Answer starter
If the shop is closed, I will …
What will you buy if you need food?
Answer starter
If I need food, I will buy …
How will you travel if you miss the bus?
Answer starter
If I miss the bus, I will …
What will you do if you are late to meet a friend?
Answer starter
If I am late, I will …
What will you do if your friend is late?
Answer starter
If my friend is late, I will …
What will you do if you have extra money?
Answer starter
If I have extra money, I will …
What won’t you do if you are busy this weekend?
Answer starter
If I am busy, I won’t …
4. Say it again
Choose three questions and answer again without the starters. Use at least three words from the word bank. Your partner can listen for the grammar pattern, then help you repeat the sentence.