Complete these ideas. What do you do or how do you feel in these cases?

Example: If I forget to do an important assignment, I _____.

Answer: If I forget to do an important assignment, I talk (simple present) with the teacher or my boss about it.

1. _____________ if I exercise in the morning.
2. If I forget my phone at home, I _______.
3. Whenever it rains a lot, I __________.
4. I _________ when I do well on a test.
5. If my friend is sick, I _________.

It’s completely normal to feel discouraged, tired, or even lonely when you’re learning a new language. That happens to everyone. But here’s the thing: if you keep practicing a little every day, you always make progress. That’s just a fact. And if you stop, you lose some of what you’ve learned. It’s just how our brain works.

Here are some interesting facts about learning: When you listen carefully, you understand more. If you ask questions, you usually find the answers. But if you stay quiet, you often stay confused. That’s why I always tell my students, “Speak up, even if it’s not perfect.”

And don’t forget, making mistakes isn’t a bad thing at all. If you make a mistake, your brain actually remembers the right way to do it the next time, but when students try to be perfect all the time, they just become frustrated. However, if you can laugh at yourself a little, learning becomes more enjoyable, and even tricky grammar or pronunciation doesn’t feel so scary.

Finally, remember this: if you keep going, you get better. Always. English grows if you do.

We use the Present Real Conditional to describe things that are generally or always true when a specific condition is met. This structure is used for scientific facts, daily routines, and predictable results.

The pattern is:

• If + present simple, present simple.

You can also reverse the clauses:

• Present simple + if + present simple.

You can also use when or whenever for conditions.

Examples:

• “If you leave ice in the sun, it melts.”
• “If/Whenever people don’t sleep enough, they feel tired.”
• “I feel better if/whenever I exercise in the morning.”
• “The lights turn off if/when you push this button.”

There is no future tense in this grammar point—even if the action is in the future. The meaning is based on facts and predictability, not planning. This structure is especially helpful when explaining how things work, giving advice, or describing repeated consequences. It’s often used in instructions, rules, recipes, and when discussing cause-and-effect in everyday life.

The Present Real Conditional helps you clearly explain things that happen regularly, logically, or naturally. You’ll hear it in everyday conversations, school lessons, health advice, and even in how-to videos or instructions. Understanding this structure helps you respond to familiar situations and follow someone’s reasoning in a conversation.

Real-life examples and uses:

• Talking about body reactions:
  
  • “If/Whenever I skip lunch, I get a headache.”
• Understanding instructions or routines:
  
  • “If the baby cries, give her the bottle.”
• Following cause-and-effect in stories:
  
  • “If he sees a spider, he runs away.”
• Sharing your habits:
  
  • “If/Whenever I’m bored, I go for a walk.”
• Giving advice:
  
  • “If you want to improve, practice every day.”

You’ll hear this grammar in both formal and informal speech. Learning it helps you respond naturally and fluently in conversations about routines, habits, and logical outcomes.

Now, practice your language skills with this interactive game.

Use the pattern: “If + present, present.” Talk about facts, cause-and-effect, or everyday behaviors. Listen to others and give your own examples.

1. Talk About Yourself
   
   • What do you do if you wake up late?
     ➤ For example: “If I wake up late, I skip breakfast. Otherwise, I will be late for school.”
2. Talk About Food and Health
   
   • What happens if you eat too much sugar?
     ➤ For example: “If I eat too much sugar, I get tired, so I try to eat other healthy food options.”
3. Talk About Technology
   
   • What happens if your phone battery dies?
     ➤ For example: “If my phone dies, I borrow a charger.”
4. Talk About Weather and Daily Life
   
   • What do people usually do if it rains?
     ➤ For example: “If it rains, they take an umbrella, or I just run to the bus.”
5. Talk About School or Work
   
   • What happens if someone forgets their homework?
     ➤ For example: “If you forget your homework, the teacher sometimes gives you another opportunity to complete it.”
6. Talk About Feelings and Reactions
   
   • What do you do if someone is rude to you?
     ➤ For example: “If someone is rude, I walk away. I don’t like being around people like that.”
7. Talk About Family or Friends
   
   • What do your friends do if you’re sick?
     ➤ For example: “If I’m sick, my friends call me to see how I am doing.”