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WEEK 6 · 3 HOURS
Conditionals for Climate Solutions
Focus: First and second conditionals
Use conditionals to discuss realistic consequences and hypothetical climate solutions.
Hour 1Input, visual explanation, listening
Hour 2Analysis, dialogue, interactive practice
Hour 3PC challenge, quiz, reflection
HOUR 1 · Input & Critical Comprehension60 MIN
Goal: Understand vocabulary, the visual concept and the listening message before producing academic language.
1A · Vocabulary Lab
Listen to every word. Choose four and create one climate-related sentence for each.
if
si
If we save water, we will reduce waste.
will
futuro
The city will improve if policy changes.
would
condicional
I would use a bicycle if routes were safer.
unless
a menos que
Unless emissions fall, risks will continue.
scenario
escenario
Consider a future scenario.
consequence
consecuencia
Every decision has consequences.
hypothetical
hipotético
A hypothetical situation is imagined.
realistic
realista
A realistic action can be implemented.
1B · Visual Explanation
Real possibility versus hypothetical scenario
FIRST CONDITIONAL: realistic future possibility. SECOND CONDITIONAL: hypothetical or less likely scenario.
Example 1
If we reduce waste, we will use fewer resources.
Example 2
If public transport were free, more people would probably use it.
Example 3
Unless action changes, the problem will continue.
1C · Listening First, Transcript Later
Before listening: Predict three academic words you may hear.
Question: Which example is realistic and which is hypothetical?
If schools reduce unnecessary energy use, they will lower consumption and costs. If cities expanded safe bicycle routes, more people might choose alternatives to cars. These examples are different: the first describes a realistic future consequence, while the second explores a hypothetical policy scenario.
Hour 1 · Evidence & Submission
HOUR 2 · Analysis & Academic Interaction60 MIN
Goal: Analyze examples, interact with a partner and apply the unit concept through decisions rather than copying.
2A · Guided Dialogues
Listen, perform one dialogue, then replace one example with a climate issue from school, Villavicencio or Colombia.
Dialogue 1
Sara: If our school reduces paper use, what will happen?
Mateo: We will reduce waste.
Dialogue 2
Teacher: What would you change if you were mayor?
Student: I would improve public transport and green areas.
Dialogue 3
Laura: Is If emissions fall, air quality will improve hypothetical?
Daniel: No. It describes a realistic possible result.
2B · Interactive Practice
Real or hypothetical?
Choose the best category. Then check your result before continuing.
2C · Pair Analysis & Submission
HOUR 3 · PC Challenge, Assessment & Reflection60 MIN
Goal: Apply the concept to a climate-action problem, complete the unit assessment and identify the next learning goal.
