British English · A2 · Unit 22
If it rains
If it rains
By the end you can
- Say what you'll do if something happens
- Make plans with a backup plan
- Understand a text with conditions
Words and phrases
| British English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| if it rains | if there is rain | If it rains, we'll stay at home. |
| if I have time | if I'm not too busy | If I have time, I'll call you. |
| in that case | if that happens | In that case, we'll take the car. |
| otherwise | if not | Hurry up, otherwise we'll miss the train. |
| in case | because it might happen | Take a coat in case it gets cold. |
| only if | but not in other situations | The beach? Only if it's sunny. |
| if the weather's nice | if the weather is good | If the weather's nice, we'll have a picnic. |
| have a barbecue | cook food on a grill outside | We can have a barbecue in the park. |
| a plan B | a backup plan | We need a plan B. |
| it doesn't matter | it's not important | It doesn't matter to me. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- If it rains, .
- If I have time, .
- Otherwise .
Then talk it through
Planning a picnic with a friend, with a plan B if it rains. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.