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B1Song 08Intermediate3:20Out Thu 8 Oct, 16:00 UK

First Conditional Song

If You Call, I'll Be There

First conditional: if + present simple, then will + verb, for things that can really happen. Learn it in one song. Level B1 (intermediate), for teenagers and adults learning English.

If + present simple

The condition, real and possible

“If I miss my train tomorrow…”

Will + verb

The result

“…I'll call my boss, I'll work from home.”

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Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 0:11Chorus: if + present simple, then will
  3. 0:31Real chances: the train, the job
  4. 0:50Chorus
  5. 1:10Texts and calls
  6. 1:30Chorus
  7. 1:50Negatives and questions: won't, what will you do?
  8. 2:10The rule: after if, the present simple
  9. 2:20Final chorus
  10. 2:39Outro: see you again

Lyrics

Intro

What will you do if it rains? I'll stay in and sing!

Chorus

If you call me, if you need me, if the night is long, (If + present simple)

I'll be there, I will, and I'll sing you this song! (Will + verb)

After if, the present simple, for a chance that's real, (If + present simple)

Then will plus the verb for the result, that's the deal! (Will + verb)

Verse 1 · Real chances

If + present simple → then will + verb: the result

If I miss my train tomorrow, if it starts to rain, (If + present simple)

I'll call my boss, I'll work from home, and I won't complain! (Will + verb)

If they offer me the job and the pay is right, (If + present simple)

I'll buy you dinner, we'll go out and celebrate tonight! (Will + verb)

Chorus

If you call me, if you need me, if the night is long, (If + present simple)

I'll be there, I will, and I'll sing you this song! (Will + verb)

After if, the present simple, for a chance that's real, (If + present simple)

Then will plus the verb for the result, that's the deal! (Will + verb)

Verse 2 · Texts and calls

After if → present simple, even about the future

If you text me after work and you say you're free, (If + present simple)

I'll grab my coat and meet you there, the coffee's on me! (Will + verb)

If my battery dies tonight and you can't get through, (If + present simple)

Don't worry, I'll borrow a phone, and I'll call you! (Will + verb)

Chorus

If you call me, if you need me, if the night is long, (If + present simple)

I'll be there, I will, and I'll sing you this song! (Will + verb)

After if, the present simple, for a chance that's real, (If + present simple)

Then will plus the verb for the result, that's the deal! (Will + verb)

Verse 3 · Negatives and questions

If I don't … → I won't … · What will you do if …?

If the rent goes up again and I don't get more pay, (If + present simple)

I won't stay in this flat, I'll move out right away! (Will + verb)

If they cancel your flight and you're stuck in Rome, (If + present simple)

What will you do? I'll take the train back home! (Will + verb)

Bridge · The rule

After if → present simple · The result → will + verb

After if? Present simple! If it rains, if you're free! (If + present simple)

The result? Will plus verb! I'll stay in, you'll see! (Will + verb)

Final chorus

If you call me, if you need me, if the night is long, (If + present simple)

I'll be there, I will, and I'll sing you this song! (Will + verb)

After if, the present simple, for a chance that's real, (If + present simple)

Then will plus the verb for the result, that's the deal! (Will + verb)

Outro · See you again

If you sing it every day, you'll remember it!

If you sing this song again, if you sing it every day, (If + present simple)

You'll remember it forever, and the rule will stay! (Will + verb)

The grammar

First Conditional

If + present simple

the condition · real and possible

Use it when: the condition, real and possible.

From the song

  • If I miss my train tomorrow, if it starts to rain,
  • If they offer me the job and the pay is right,
  • If you text me after work and you say you're free,
  • If my battery dies tonight and you can't get through,

Will + verb

the result · I'll, you'll, won't

Use it when: the result.

From the song

  • I'll call my boss, I'll work from home, and I won't complain!
  • I'll buy you dinner, we'll go out and celebrate tonight!
  • I'll grab my coat and meet you there, the coffee's on me!
  • Don't worry, I'll borrow a phone, and I'll call you!

Step by step through the song

  1. Real chances

    If + present simple → then will + verb: the result

  2. Texts and calls

    After if → present simple, even about the future

  3. Negatives and questions

    If I don't … → I won't … · What will you do if …?

  4. The rule

    After if → present simple · The result → will + verb

  5. See you again

    If you sing it every day, you'll remember it!

Practice

Test yourself

The condition after if, or the result? Choose the most natural form.

  1. 1.If I my train tomorrow, I'll call my boss.

  2. 2.If it starts to rain, I my boss and work from home.

  3. 3.If they me the job and the pay is right, I'll buy you dinner!

  4. 4.If you text me after work, I my coat and meet you there.

  5. 5.If my battery tonight, I'll borrow a phone and I'll call you!

  6. 6.If the rent goes up again, I in this flat.

  7. 7.If they your flight and you're stuck in Rome, what will you do?

  8. 8.What will you do? I the train back home!

0 of 8 answered

More practice with this songHear Remi sing a line, type the missing words, then check the answers and explanations.First Conditional exercises

Your turn

What will you do if it rains this weekend?

Answer with the first conditional: if + present simple, then will:"If it rains, I'll stay in and watch a film!"

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