Second Conditional

The second conditional uses the past simple after if, then 'would' and the infinitive:

If + past simple,    would/could + infinitive

Remember to use the special form for the verb "to be":

If I were rich, I would travel around the world

When to use it:

First, we can use it to talk about things in the future that are probably not going to be true.

Second, we can use it to talk about something in the present which is impossible, because it's not true.

Now, take a look at these exercises to practise:

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5

Exercise 6

Exercise 7

Exercise 8 (first and second conditionals)

Exercise 9

Exercise 10

Then, take a look at this video and do the activities below:

Video (bbc)

You've got a podcast to improve your knowledge of this type of conditional here.

Then, you've got a video here showing the differences between first and second conditionals.

And now, just to relax, listen to the following song and pay attention to conditional tenses (there are many, by the way). Have fun!