The Second Conditional in Everyday English: 50 Phrases

If I Had More Money

If I had more money, I would travel every autumn.
If I get a bonus, I will travel in October.
My sister wouldn't work at all if she had a million.
If I won the lottery, I would buy a small house by the sea.
If I save enough, I will buy a small house by the sea.
What would you buy first if you won a million?

If I Had More Time

If I had more free time, I would learn to play the piano.
If I finish the project early, I will start piano lessons.
I would read much more if I didn't spend evenings on my phone.
If I lived closer to work, I would walk there every morning.
If I move closer to work, I will walk there every morning.
Would you get up earlier if your office were next door?

If I Were You

If I were you, I would talk to the manager today.
If you talk to the manager today, he will understand everything.
If I were in your place, I wouldn't wait until Monday.
If I were the boss, I would let people work from home.
If I become a team lead, I will let people work from home.
What would you change if you were the boss here?

What Would You Do

What would you do if you lost your passport abroad?
What will you do if you lose your passport on this trip?
I would go straight to the embassy if that happened to me.
Where would you live if you could choose any city?
Where will you live if they offer you that job?
I would move to Lisbon if my work were fully remote.

I Wouldn't, Even If

I wouldn't buy that car even if I had the money.
If they lower the price, I will think about that car again.
She wouldn't lend me her car even if I asked nicely.
I wouldn't say that to his face if I were you.
If you say that to his face, he will remember it for years.
Nobody would notice if we left the party an hour earlier.

Possible, But Not Likely

If they offered me a job in Tokyo, I would probably go.
If they offer me a job in Tokyo, I will go.
Would you really move abroad if you got such an offer?
If my flight were cancelled tomorrow, I would stay another week.
If my flight is cancelled tomorrow, I will stay another week.
I wouldn't panic if the airline lost my suitcase again.

It Would Be Easier

It would be easier if we booked the tickets right now.
It will be easier if we book the tickets right now.
Would it bother you if I opened the window a little?
I would be happy if this meeting ended twenty minutes early.
I will be happy if this meeting ends on time.
Life would be much calmer if my phone stayed silent all day.

Mixed Practice

If I had a free evening, I would finally watch that film.
If I have a free evening, I will finally watch that film.
If I were you, I would ask for a discount.
If you ask for a discount, they will probably give you one.
What would you say if your neighbour asked for help again?
What will you say if your neighbour asks for help tomorrow?
I wouldn't change anything even if I could start again.
We would understand each other better if we listened more often.