Preguntas del Primer Condicional: Preguntar sobre el Futuro
First Conditional te ayudará a hablar del futuro y sus posibilidades reales con confianza! ¡Es clave para planificar y decidir!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use First Conditional questions to ask about the likely results of a possible future action or event.
- Use 'Present Simple' in the 'if' clause, never 'will'. Example: 'If it rains...'
- Use 'will' + base verb in the question clause. Example: '...will you stay?'
- If the 'if' clause comes first, use a comma. Example: 'If you go, will you call?'
Overview
First Conditional Questions) son una de las herramientas más poderosas y prácticas que aprenderás en tu camino hacia la fluidez en inglés. Como hablante de español, tienes una ventaja enorme: la lógica detrás de esta estructura es casi idéntica a la que usamos en nuestro idioma cuando planteamos escenarios reales o probables. Imagina que estás organizando una cena con amigos por WhatsApp o discutiendo los detalles de un proyecto en la universidad; constantemente estamos preguntando: Si pasa esto, ¿qué haremos?.
If it rains, will the match be cancelled? (Si llueve, ¿se cancelará el partido?).cláusulas:- 1La cláusula de condición (
The If Clause): Es el evento que debe ocurrir primero. En inglés, esta parte siempre utiliza elPresent Simple. - 2La cláusula de resultado o consecuencia (
The Main Clause): Es lo que sucede (o lo que queremos saber si sucederá) como consecuencia de la condición. En las preguntas, esta parte utiliza el futuro conwill.
Si estudias, ¿aprobarás el examen?.
Si estudias(Presente) =If you study(Present Simple).¿Aprobarás...?(Futuro) =Will you pass...?(Future withwill).
Si llueve, ¿vamos al cine?.
will: If it rains, will we go to the cinema?. El uso del presente en la pregunta (Do we go...?) suena más a una rutina o a una verdad general (Zero Conditional), no a un plan específico para el futuro.will para marcar ese tiempo.will se mueva de posición.Will (Main Clause first):Will + Sujeto + Verbo Base + if + Sujeto + Present Simple?Will you help me if I ask you?(¿Me ayudarás si te lo pido?)Will the flight be delayed if there is a storm?(¿Se retrasará el vuelo si hay una tormenta?)
If (If Clause first):If + Sujeto + Present Simple, will + Sujeto + Verbo Base?If you win the lottery, will you buy a house?(Si ganas la lotería, ¿comprarás una casa?)If she doesn't arrive on time, will we start the meeting?(Si ella no llega a tiempo, ¿empezaremos la reunión?)
Wh- questions):no, añadimos What, Where, When, etc., al principio de la cláusula de resultado.What will you do if you lose your keys?(¿Qué harás si pierdes tus llaves?)Where will they stay if the hotel is full?(¿Dónde se quedarán si el hotel está lleno?)
Will you go if it's free? | ¿Irás si es gratis? |What will happen if I click here? | ¿Qué pasará si hago clic aquí? |Will you call me if you don't find it? | ¿Me llamarás si no lo encuentras? |- Planes y logística: Es ideal para coordinar con amigos o colegas.
If we finish the project early, will we get a bonus?(Si terminamos el proyecto pronto, ¿recibiremos un bono?)Will you pick me up if my car doesn't start?(¿Me pasarás a buscar si mi coche no arranca?)
- Negociaciones y acuerdos: Muy común en el trabajo o al comprar algo.
If I buy two shirts, will you give me a discount?(Si compro dos camisas, ¿me dará un descuento?)What will the company do if the client rejects the offer?(¿Qué hará la empresa si el cliente rechaza la oferta?)
- Advertencias y consejos (buscando opinión):
If I tell him the truth, will he be angry?(Si le digo la verdad, ¿se enfadará?)Will I feel better if I take this medicine?(¿Me sentiré mejor si tomo esta medicina?)
- Exploración de consecuencias técnicas o científicas:
What will happen to the data if the power goes out?(¿Qué pasará con los datos si se corta la luz?)
If I wake up late, will I still be able to have breakfast?. Es una situación real, probable y con una consecuencia directa.will en la cláusula del if:Si lloverá..., pero lo correcto es Si llueve.... En inglés pasa lo mismo: nunca pongas will justo después de if.- Incorrecto:
If it will rain, will you stay home?❌ - Correcto:
If it rains, will you stay home?✅ - Por qué ocurre: Pensamos que como la situación es futura, todo debe llevar
will. Recuerda:if+ presente.
-s de la tercera persona:if usa el Present Simple, debes recordar las reglas de ese tiempo. Si hablas de he, she o it, el verbo lleva -s.- Incorrecto:
If she call you, will you answer?❌ - Correcto:
If she calls you, will you answer?✅ - Por qué ocurre: Estamos tan concentrados en la estructura del condicional que olvidamos las reglas básicas del presente.
Si yo fuera..., Si tuviera...). Muchos alumnos intentan traducir eso al primer condicional. Pero recuerda: el primer condicional es para cosas reales. Si usas el pasado (If I had...), estás pasando al segundo condicional (situaciones imaginarias).- Consejo: Si en español dices
Si tengo tiempo...(indicativo), usa el primer condicional. Si dicesSi tuviera tiempo...(subjuntivo), usa el segundo.
Zero Conditional o el Second Conditional. Aquí tienes una tabla comparativa para que no te pierdas:Do + Sujeto + Verbo + if + Presente? | Does water boil if you heat it to 100°C? |Will + Sujeto + Verbo + if + Presente? | Will you call me if you are late? |Would + Sujeto + Verbo + if + Pasado? | Would you travel to Mars if you had the chance? |Do you get sick if you eat peanuts?(Zero: Pregunto si eres alérgico en general, es una verdad sobre ti).Will you get sick if you eat this peanut?(First: Pregunto específicamente sobre esta situación futura, tal vez este cacahuete se ve mal o sospecho que tiene algo).
going to en lugar de will en la pregunta?If it rains, are you going to cancel the party? (Si llueve, ¿vas a cancelar la fiesta?). Funciona perfectamente y suena muy natural.can o may?will es el más común para preguntar por una consecuencia segura, pero puedes usar otros para matizar la probabilidad o la capacidad.If I finish my homework, can I go out? (Si termino mis deberes, ¿puedo salir?). Aquí preguntas por permiso, no por una predicción futura.unless?unless significa a menos que (es decir, if not). Puedes usarlo en preguntas, aunque es menos frecuente que en afirmaciones.Unless you study, will you pass the exam? (A menos que estudies, ¿aprobarás el examen?). Es lo mismo que decir: If you don't study, will you pass?.will va al principio?if actúa como un pegamento o conector en medio de la frase, eliminando la necesidad de la coma. Solo necesitamos la coma cuando empezamos con if para indicar dónde termina la condición y dónde empieza el resultado.3. First Conditional Question Structure
| Question Word (Optional) | Will Clause (Main) | Subject | Base Verb | If Clause (Condition) |
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Will
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you
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go
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if it rains?
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What
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will
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she
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do
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if she loses?
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Where
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will
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they
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stay
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if the hotel is full?
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-
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Will
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he
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call
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if he has time?
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How
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will
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we
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pay
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if we lose our money?
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3. Common Contractions in Questions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Note |
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What will
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What'll
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Common in spoken English
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Who will
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Who'll
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Common in spoken English
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Where will
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Where'll
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Informal speech only
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Will not
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Won't
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Used for negative questions
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Meanings
A structure used to ask about the probable result of a specific condition that might happen in the future.
Seeking Predictions
Asking someone to predict an outcome based on a possible event.
“Will the team be upset if we lose the game?”
“What will happen if the flight is delayed?”
Negotiation and Planning
Using questions to set terms or make arrangements for future scenarios.
“If I finish the report early, will you let me leave at 4 PM?”
“Will you help me move if I buy you pizza?”
Warnings and Consequences
Asking about the negative results of a potential mistake or action.
“What will your boss say if you arrive late again?”
“Will the car break down if I don't change the oil?”
Reference Table
| Estructura | Cláusula 'If' (Condición) | Cláusula Principal (Resultado) | Pregunta de Ejemplo |
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Sí/No Básico
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if + Sujeto + Presente Simple
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will + Sujeto + Verbo Base
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If it rains, will we stay home?
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Con Q-word
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if + Sujeto + Presente Simple
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Q-word + will + Sujeto + Verbo Base
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What will you do if it rains?
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Cláusula 'if' primero
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If + S + Presente Simple,
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will + S + Verbo Base?
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If she calls, will you answer?
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Cláusula principal primero
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if + S + Presente Simple
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Will + S + Verbo Base +
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Will you answer if she calls?
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Usando 'unless'
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unless + Sujeto + Presente Simple
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will + Sujeto + Verbo Base
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Unless you study, will you pass?
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Con otros modales
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if + Sujeto + Presente Simple
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can/may + Sujeto + Verbo Base
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If he arrives, can we start?
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Negativo Sí/No
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if + Sujeto + Presente Simple
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won't + Sujeto + Verbo Base
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If it's late, won't you be tired?
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Espectro de formalidad
If I require assistance, will you be available to help? (Work or social help)
If I need help, will you help me? (Work or social help)
Will you give me a hand if I get stuck? (Work or social help)
You gonna back me up if things go south? (Work or social help)
Esenciales de las Preguntas del "First Conditional"
Estructura
- Cláusula If (Condición) Simple Present
- Cláusula Principal (Resultado) Will + Base Verb
Propósito
- Planificación What will we do if...?
- Consecuencias What will happen if...?
- Decisiones Will you go if...?
Regla Clave
- No 'will' en 'if' ❌ If it will rain... ✅ If it rains...
If vs. When en Preguntas Futuras
Formando una Pregunta del "First Conditional"
¿Necesitas una información específica?
Después de la Q-word (o 'Will'), ¿qué sigue?
¿Tienes la condición para el resultado?
¿La cláusula 'if' está al principio?
¿Termina con un signo de interrogación?
Cuándo hacer Preguntas del "First Conditional"
Planificación Diaria
- • Actividades de fin de semana
- • Planes de cena
- • Logística de viaje
Resolución de Problemas
- • Fallos técnicos
- • Plazos incumplidos
- • Eventos inesperados
Interacción Social
- • Quedar con amigos
- • Compartir tareas
- • Pedir favores
Académico/Laboral
- • Pasos del proyecto
- • Preguntas de entrevista
- • Cambios de política
Ejemplos por nivel
If it rains, will you stay?
If it rains, will you stay?
Will you help me if I ask?
Will you help me if I ask?
If you are hungry, will you eat?
If you are hungry, will you eat?
What will you do if you go?
What will you do if you go?
If she calls you, will you answer?
If she calls you, will you answer?
Will we be late if we take the bus?
Will we be late if we take the bus?
If you don't study, will you pass?
If you don't study, will you pass?
Where will you stay if the hotel is full?
Where will you stay if the hotel is full?
If the weather improves, will we go for a hike?
If the weather improves, will we go for a hike?
What will the boss say if we miss the deadline?
What will the boss say if we miss the deadline?
If I give you my number, will you text me?
If I give you my number, will you text me?
Will you be angry if I tell you the truth?
Will you be angry if I tell you the truth?
If the economy doesn't recover soon, will interest rates rise?
If the economy doesn't recover soon, will interest rates rise?
Will you consider the offer if we increase the salary?
Will you consider the offer if we increase the salary?
If I invest in this company, will I see a profit this year?
If I invest in this company, will I see a profit this year?
What will happen to the environment if we don't reduce plastic use?
What will happen to the environment if we don't reduce plastic use?
If the legislation passes, will it fundamentally change the industry?
If the legislation passes, will it fundamentally change the industry?
Will the shareholders be satisfied if the merger is delayed?
Will the shareholders be satisfied if the merger is delayed?
If we implement these changes, will the system be more efficient?
If we implement these changes, will the system be more efficient?
What repercussions will we face if the data is leaked?
What repercussions will we face if the data is leaked?
If the geopolitical climate destabilizes further, will global trade be hampered?
If the geopolitical climate destabilizes further, will global trade be hampered?
Will the integrity of the study be compromised if the sample size is reduced?
Will the integrity of the study be compromised if the sample size is reduced?
If the central bank intervenes, will it suffice to curb inflation?
If the central bank intervenes, will it suffice to curb inflation?
What will the long-term societal impact be if automation replaces 50% of jobs?
What will the long-term societal impact be if automation replaces 50% of jobs?
Fácil de confundir
Learners use 'would' when the situation is actually possible.
Using 'if' when the event is certain to happen.
Putting 'will' in both clauses because both refer to the future.
Errores comunes
If it will rain, will you go?
If it rains, will you go?
If you hungry, will you eat?
If you are hungry, will you eat?
Will you go if it rain?
Will you go if it rains?
If you go will you call?
If you go, will you call?
What you will do if you lose?
What will you do if you lose?
If I am late will you be angry?
If I am late, will you be angry?
Will you stay if I will stay?
Will you stay if I stay?
If he doesn't comes, will we start?
If he doesn't come, will we start?
Will you can help me if I have a problem?
Will you be able to help me if I have a problem?
If I would see him, will I tell him?
If I see him, will I tell him?
If the results will be positive, will you publish?
If the results are positive, will you publish?
Will you should go if they ask?
Should you go if they ask?
If it happens, will you have finished?
If it happens, will you have finished?
Patrones de oraciones
If it ___, will you ___?
What will you do if ___?
Will you ___ if I ___?
How will they react if ___?
Real World Usage
If I'm late, will you wait for me?
If I take this role, will I have a mentor?
Will it be cheaper if I don't get the drink?
What will we do if the train is cancelled?
If I buy two, will you give me a discount?
If I post this, will people find it funny?
Presta atención a 'will'
First Conditional, la palabra 'will' es tu pista más grande. Te dice que están preguntando por un resultado futuro basado en algo que sí puede pasar. ¡Atento a ese 'will'! Will you come if I invite you?
¡'No will' en el 'if'!
If he arrives, will you tell me?
Invierte para dar énfasis
if y empezar con Should...? para sonar un poco más formal o si la condición es menos segura. Por ejemplo, Should you need help, will you call me?
Directo vs. Indirecto
First Conditional. En otras culturas, quizás se prefiera preguntar de forma indirecta. ¡Pero no te preocupes, a tus amigos que hablan inglés les encantará tu franqueza! "Will you join us if you're free?"Regla de la coma
Smart Tips
Stop! Replace 'will' with the present tense immediately.
Start with the 'if' clause to make the request sound less demanding.
Use 'What'll' instead of 'What will'.
Always check for the comma after the 'if' clause.
Pronunciación
The 'Will' Jump
In questions, the word 'will' is often unstressed and sounds like /wəl/.
Contraction of 'What will'
In fast speech, 'What will' sounds like 'What'll' /wɒtəl/.
Rising Intonation
If you go, will you call? ↗
Standard for Yes/No questions.
Falling Intonation
What will you do if you lose? ↘
Standard for Wh- questions.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
IF is for the PRESENT, WILL is for the QUESTION.
Asociación visual
Imagine a fork in the road. One path has a sign 'IF' with a clock showing 'NOW' (Present Simple). The other path has a giant question mark made of the word 'WILL'.
Rhyme
If the present is the case, Will asks about the future race.
Story
A traveler stands at a gate. The guard says, 'If you have the key (Present), will you enter (Question)?' The traveler checks his pocket. It's a real possibility, not a dream.
Word Web
Desafío
Write 3 questions you would ask a friend if they won a free trip to Hawaii tomorrow.
Notas culturales
British speakers often use 'shall' instead of 'will' in the first person, though it sounds quite formal today.
Americans almost exclusively use 'will' or 'going to' in these questions. 'Shall' is very rare.
In negotiations, First Conditional questions are used to 'test the waters' without making a firm commitment.
Conditionals in English evolved from Old English 'gif' (if) which was used to set a premise.
Inicios de conversación
If you win the lottery tomorrow, what will you buy first?
If it rains this weekend, what will you do instead of going outside?
If you move to a new country, what will you miss most about home?
If your phone breaks today, how will you contact your friends?
Temas para diario
Errores comunes
Test Yourself
If it rains, what ___ you do?
First Conditional, usamos 'will' en la cláusula principal para preguntar sobre un resultado futuro. La cláusula 'if' permanece en presente simple.Find and fix the mistake:
If he will come, will you tell him the news?
First Conditional siempre usa el presente simple, no 'will'. Por lo tanto, 'if he comes' es correcto.Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
Ejercicios de practica
8 exercisesIf it ___ (rain), ___ you ___ (take) an umbrella?
Select the correct question:
Find and fix the mistake:
What will you do if you will lose your passport?
Statement: If I help you, you will finish early.
1. If you are tired... / 2. If you are hungry... / 3. If you are bored...
A: I'm going to the store. B: If you go, ___ you ___ some milk?
A: If I see him, will I tell him? B: Will you go if it rains? C: If it will rain, will you go?
if / what / you / will / do / fails / the / plan / ?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesWhat ___ happen if I press this button?
If you don't call me, what will happen?
Which sentence correctly asks about a future possibility?
Translate into English: 'Si llegas tarde, ¿te perderás el inicio de la película?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the conditions with their question beginnings:
If you don't leave now, ___ you miss your flight?
What will happen if he will ignore our advice?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Translate into English: 'Si hace sol mañana, ¿iremos a la playa?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the question starters:
Score: /12
Preguntas frecuentes (8)
Yes! You can say `If it rains, are you going to stay?`. It is very common in informal speech.
In English, the 'if' clause is a condition, not a future event. We use the present tense to set the 'reality' of the condition.
Absolutely. `Will you help me if I ask?` is just as correct as `If I ask, will you help me?` Just remember to remove the comma.
Yes. `If I finish, can I go?` or `If he arrives, should I call you?` are variations of the first conditional.
`Unless` means `if... not`. So, `Will you go unless it rains?` means `Will you go if it doesn't rain?`.
Only if the `if` clause comes first. If the `will` clause is first, no comma is used.
No. Use the Second Conditional (`If I were a bird...`) for imaginary things. Use First Conditional for things that might actually happen.
Use short answers: `Yes, I will.` or `No, I won't.`
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Si + Presente + Futuro
Spanish speakers often struggle with the 'do-support' in English questions.
Si + Présent + Futur
French speakers might try to use the future after 'si' in English (Si il pleuvra).
Wenn + Präsens + Futur
German word order changes significantly in the 'if' clause.
~tara / ~ba forms
Japanese doesn't have a direct equivalent to 'will' for the future.
In / Idha + Verb
The use of past tense for future conditions is a major hurdle for Arabic speakers.
Rúguǒ... jiù...
There is no change in the verb form at all in Chinese.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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