Episode 6 — Talking About Love
Beginner+ • 4:23 • 2026-04-27
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You're listening to Mr. English Podcast by Mr. English Podcast. Hey, have you ever said something like, "If I see her again, I'll tell her how I feel." Or, "If I were you, I wouldn't text him back." You're already using conditionals, even if you don't realize it. And today we're going to help you use them naturally in real life conversations. Before we start, please please leave a feedback in the comment section to help us improve for the next episode. All right, let's get into it. So, imagine this. You're talking to a close friend about someone you like. Listen carefully. Hey, can I ask you something a little personal? That already sounds dangerous, but okay. There's this girl I like, but I don't know if I should tell her. H Okay, let me ask you something. If you don't tell her, how will she know? Yeah, but what if she doesn't feel the same? Well, if she doesn't feel the same, at least you'll have your answer. Yeah, I guess that's true. But I'm still scared. That's normal. If I were you, I would just be honest. You'd really do that? Yeah, because honestly, if you wait too long, you might regret it. All right, let's pause here for a second. Did you notice something? This conversation sounds completely natural, but it's full of conditionals. You know, I actually had a similar situation before. There was someone I really liked, but I never said anything. I kept waiting, thinking maybe the timing wasn't right. And then one day, it was just too late. If I had told him earlier, maybe things would be different now. So, yeah, sometimes being honest is better than being safe. All right. Now, let's break it down. Simply, don't worry. We'll keep this easy. First, zero conditional. We use this for things that are always true. For example, if you don't tell her, she doesn't know. Simple, right? Next, first conditional. We use this for real future possibilities. For example, if she doesn't feel the same, you'll have your answer. This is something that could really happen. And finally, second conditional. We use this for advice or imaginary situations. For example, if I were you, I would tell her the truth. All right, now it's your turn. Let's practice together. Repeat after me. If I see her again, I'll tell her the truth.
If she doesn't reply, I'll move on. If I were you, I wouldn't wait. If you really like someone, just be honest. Good. Now, let me ask you something. Be honest. If you liked someone, would you tell them? And if they didn't reply, what would you do? Tell me in the comments. Thanks for listening to Mr. English Podcast. And remember, if you want to speak English naturally, you have to use it in real life. And please, please leave a feedback in the comment section to help us improve for the next episode. See you in the next