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The third Birthdays lesson: an A2–B2 grammar-focused continuation using the First Conditional for birthday plans, weather decisions, free-time activities and future arrangements.
Future plans and real possibilities in a birthday context.
Students learn to use the First Conditional to talk about realistic future possibilities and their likely results. The lesson develops from controlled structure work to reading, role-play, discussion and writing.
The core grammar and shorter readings are mainly A2–B1. The B2 part comes from extended discussion, flexible role-play and longer writing tasks, so the A2–B2 label works best as a layered range rather than one uniform difficulty level.
Real future conditions and likely results.
A complete 90-minute lesson sequence.
Ask: “What will happen if it rains on your birthday?” Introduce the structure with birthday and weather examples.
Spend 15 minutes on a reading and 15 minutes on controlled worksheet practice. Students identify conditions and results.
Pairs or groups solve birthday-planning problems using First Conditional sentences.
Students discuss weather, planning, alternatives and future decisions. The optional 5-minute game from the source can be inserted here if time allows.
Review the form. Homework: write a short birthday plan using at least three First Conditional sentences.
A2–B1 reading about preparing for a birthday outing.
Leo's birthday is tomorrow, and he wants to spend the afternoon outside with his friends. They are planning to play football in the park and then have pizza.
Leo checks the weather forecast because there is a chance of rain. He thinks, “If it rains tomorrow, we will play games at my house instead.”
He also has another plan. If the weather stays dry, they will meet in the park at two o'clock. If it gets very hot, they will take extra water and sit in the shade.
Leo is less worried now because he has a plan for different kinds of weather.
A2–B1 reading about a weather-dependent party plan.
Sara and Tom are helping their friend Mia plan a birthday picnic in the park on Saturday. They have been checking the weather forecast all week.
If the weather is good, they will have the picnic under the big trees near the lake. They will bring sandwiches, fruit, a birthday cake and outdoor games.
If it is rainy or too cold, they will move the celebration to Tom's house. They will order pizza, play board games and watch a film.
Mia likes both plans, so she is not worried. “If everyone is together, I will have a good birthday,” she says.
B1–B2 reading about changing a party plan.
Sophie's birthday is coming up, and she wants to have a special party with her friends. Her ideal plan is an outdoor picnic in the park with games and a barbecue.
Sophie has been checking the weather forecast every day. One evening, the forecast says there is a slight chance of rain. Sophie is worried that the weather will ruin her plans.
Her friend Emma reassures her. “If it rains, we will move the party indoors to your living room. We can play board games and have a movie night instead.”
Sophie smiles. “That's a great idea. If the weather stays dry, we'll have the picnic. If it starts raining, we'll use Plan B.”
On the day of the party, they set up in the park and keep an eye on the sky.
B1–B2 reading about a birthday trip and bad weather.
Amy and Mark have planned a weekend getaway for Amy's birthday. They are going to stay in a cosy cabin in the mountains and spend time outdoors.
On the morning of their departure, Amy checks the weather app. It says there is a high chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the weekend.
Amy is disappointed. “If it rains all weekend, we won't be able to do the outdoor activities I planned.”
Mark suggests a Plan B. “If it rains, we will explore the nearby town, visit a museum, try local restaurants and celebrate your birthday there.”
Amy feels better. They pack raincoats, umbrellas and board games. “If the storm gets worse, we'll stay in the cabin and have a birthday movie night,” she says.
Five realistic situations for First Conditional practice.
Setting: A travel agency. Plan a birthday trip, but the weather is uncertain. Use First Conditionals to suggest alternatives.
Setting: Friends are planning a birthday picnic. Decide what you will do if it rains, gets windy, or becomes too hot.
Setting: Two friends want an outdoor birthday dinner. One person proposes indoor alternatives if the weather changes.
Setting: A group plans a birthday hike. Decide whether you will hike, postpone it, or choose another activity if the weather is bad.
Setting: A class is planning a birthday-themed outing for a classmate. The teacher and students decide what they will do if there is heavy rain.
From controlled A2–B1 planning to B2 reasoning.
Birthday and weather writing from A2 to B2.
Four printable First Conditional worksheets.
Complete the First Conditional sentences.
Complete the First Conditional sentences in the negative.
Complete the First Conditional questions.
Complete each sentence with the correct form.
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