Teacher Notes
Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - Conditional Sentences #2.
Part One
A warning is what you say when you want to notify or warn someone about something they do not know about or that could harm them.
Work with a partner. Read and listen to the following conversations. What are some examples of warnings that you see and/or hear?
Conversation #1
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A: Wow, cool place.
B: Thanks. Come on in. Just watch your step. The floor is a little slippery.
A: I like the living room - so much more space than your old apartment.
B: Yeah, but watch out there. I just painted, so it’s still wet.
A: Oh, okay. Thanks for the heads up.
Conversation #2
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A: I’m thinking about taking extra classes at night.
B: Really? I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
A: Why not?
B: I don’t know. If you take too many classes, you’re going to be really busy and really tired.
A: Yeah, maybe, But I think I can do it.
B: Well, be careful not to push yourself too hard.
A: I will.
B: And if you take extra classes, take the easy ones at night.
Part Two
Warnings
There are several different ways to warn a person. The warning can be about something small or it can be about something very serious. The warning might be short, or we may give more specific information.
- Look out!
- Watch out!
- Be careful.
- Watch your head.
- Watch your step.
- Don't cheat on the test or you might / will get in trouble.
- Don't touch the stove or you might / will hurt yourself.
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Watch out. I just broke a glass over there.
Okay, thanks.
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Don’t be late or you’ll miss the train.
I won’t.
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Sometimes we use conditional sentences or present continuous to give other people warnings:
Conditional | Imperative | |
---|---|---|
If you | go there, do that, see him |
don't (verb). be careful. watch out. |
You're going to | hurt yourself. fall. get in trouble. |
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If you go downstairs, be careful. There's a broken glass on the floor.
Alright, thanks for the heads up.
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Look out! You’re going to cut yourself.
I’m okay. Don’t worry.
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Part Three
Listen to your partner's sentences and practice warning each other:
- I’m travelling alone in Italy next month.
- I’m looking for a new roommate.
- I’m going to be late for school tomorrow.
- I’m going for a walk in the forest.
- I’m not coming to class tomorrow
- I’m going to visit your city next month.