Emotions. Past Simple. Second Conditional

Language Warm-Up Exercise

💭 Which of these emotions have you felt lately and why?

😴 tiredness, 😌 calmness, 🎉 happiness, 😟 anxiety, 🌨️ sadness, 🍵 warmth, 🎁 excitement, 😤 anger, 🧊 fear, 🏠 safety, 📚 motivation, 😔 disappointment, 🙏 gratitude, 💸 worry, 🌟 hope, 🥱 exhaustion, 🤩 thrill, 🧘 ease, ✨ uplift, 😐 indifference, 🎒 heaviness, 🥳 elation, 🤝 support, 🧤 comfort, ❄️ chill

📅 What have you been busy with today? Did you manage to do everything you planned?
🍳 What did you have for breakfast today?
🚶 Have you taken a walk in the fresh air recently?
📖 What was the last thing you read (a book, an article, or a long message) that made you think?
🍵 If you felt drained right now, what would help you more: a hot cup of chamomile tea or a short nap?
🗣️ Who was the last person you spoke to before this lesson? Was it a long conversation?
📦 Have you received any packages or gifts lately? Did they arrive in good condition?
⛸️ How do you stay careful when the pavement is slippery?
🌟 What is one thing you are looking forward to doing this week?
1. 💭 Which of these emotions have you felt lately and why? 😴 fatigue, 😌 serenity, 🎉 exhilaration, 😟 apprehension, 🌨️ melancholy, 🍵 coziness, 🎁 anticipation, 😤 resentment, 🧊 trepidation, 🏠 security, 📚 inspiration, 😔 frustration, 🙏 appreciation, 💸 unease, 🌟 optimism, 🥱 exhaustion, 🤩 thrill, 🧘 tranquility, ✨ uplift, 😐 indifference, 🎒 burden, 🥳 elation, 🤝 solidarity, 🧤 contentment, ❄️ detachment

📝 Exercise: Irregular Verbs Challenge

Task: Look at the verbs below. For each verb, provide the translation, the Past Simple (V2) form, the Past Participle (V3) form, and the Gerund (V-ing).

Example: 🧊 to freeze — замярзаць | froze | frozen | freezing

🏃 to run, 🗣️ to speak, 🧊 to slip, 🧤 to lose
😴 to sleep, ✍️ to write, 🌅 to rise, 🌬️ to blow
🧣 to wear, 📦 to send, 🤝 to give, 🎯 to think
🏠 to stay, 🚶 to go, ⛸️ to fall, ❄️ to make
☕ to drink, 🍽️ to eat, 🍊 to peel, 📖 to read
🎆 to see, 💰 to buy, 💸 to spend, 🧘 to feel
🛷 to take, 🏔️ to grow, 🎒 to begin, 🧼 to bathe
🕯️ to light, 🚪 to leave, 🤫 to keep, 📩 to reply
🏗️ to build, 🏂 to try, 🎟️ to book, 🧗 to manage
🧱 to pile, 😤 to get, 🧼 to wash, 🏊 to swim
👂 to hear, 🔑 to find, 🚲 to ride, 🎁 to win
🏹 to hit, 🧹 to sweep, ✂️ to cut, 🤝 to meet
💡 to know, 🕰️ to become, 🎈 to fly, 🔔 to ring

📘 Grammar Guide: The Second Conditional

We use the Second Conditional to talk about imaginary, unlikely, or hypothetical situations in the present or future. It describes a "dream" or a "what if" scenario.

Structure:

If + Past Simple, ... would + base verb

Example: If it snowed (imaginary), I would build a snowman.
Tip: In formal English, we often use were for all persons: If I were you, I would take a rest.

🌟 Second Conditional Discussion: "What if...?"

Level A1-A2	Level B1-B2
1. 🏡 If you lived in a house by the sea, would you swim every day?	1. ⏳ If you could go back to your 20s, what advice would you give yourself?
2. ✈️ If you won a free trip, where would you go?	2. 🌍 If you had the power to change one world event, what would it be?
3. 🐶 If you had a pet, what animal would it be?	3. 🎨 If you took up a new artistic hobby today, what would you choose?
4. 🥧 If you baked a cake today, who would you invite for tea?	4. 📚 If you wrote a memoir about your life, what would the title be?
5. 🌳 If you bought a garden, what would you plant first?	5. 🏛️ If you opened a private museum, what objects would you display?
6. 🚲 If the weather was perfect, would you go for a bike ride?	6. 💼 If you retired to a different country, where would you feel most at home?
7. 🎁 If someone gave you a surprise gift, what would you hope for?	7. 🎭 If a famous actor played you in a movie, who would it be?
8. ☕ If you had more free time, would you drink more coffee with friends?	8. 🕯️ If you hosted a dinner for historical figures, who would be on the guest list?
9. 🛌 If you felt tired right now, would you take a short nap?	9. 🧠 If you learnt a difficult language instantly, how would it change your life?
10. 🎨 If you were a painter, what color would you use most?	10. 🕰️ If you found a time machine, would you visit the past or the future?
11. 📱 If you lost your phone for a day, would you be happy or stressed?	11. 🎻 If you mastered a musical instrument, which one would sound most beautiful?
12. 🍲 If you cooked dinner for a celebrity, what would you make?	12. 🏰 If you inherited an old castle, would you sell it or renovate it?
13. 🛍️ If you had extra money, would you buy something for your home?	13. 🕊️ If you had to describe "peace" to a child, what words would you use?
14. ☀️ If it was sunny all year, would you miss the snow?	14. 🚀 If space travel became affordable, would you visit another planet?
15. 📖 If you read a book every week, would you feel smarter?	15. 🤝 If you started a charity, what cause would you support?

📝 Exercise: Finish the Sentences

Complete the following sentences with your own ideas. Try to make them natural and relevant to your life.

🏛️ If I had more free time this week, I would...
✈️ If I won a trip to any country in the world, I would...
❄️ If it were freezing outside right now, I would...
☕ If I felt completely drained after work, I would...
🏠 If I lived in a house by the sea, I would...
🎓 If I spoke English perfectly, I would...
📱 If I didn't have a smartphone for a whole day, I would...
🌿 If I felt a lot of anxiety, I would…
🌅 If I didn't have to rise so early, I would...
🌳 If I lived way up north, I would get used to...
🎁 If I received a mysterious package in the mail, I would...

Expressions from the Podcast

🎧 Podcast about Free Time Activities

📝 Past Simple Challenge: Irregular Verbs

A1-A2 (Basic)	B1-B2 (Intermediate)
1. 😴 I (sleep) ________ for 9 hours and felt refreshed.	1. 🔋 She (go) ________ for a walk to recharge her energy.
2. 🍳 We (eat) ________ pancakes with plum filling for breakfast.	2. 🧘 Yesterday, he (feel) ________ balanced and positive.
3. ☕ He (drink) ________ a hot cup of chamomile tea to relax.	3. ✨ They (make) ________ lasting memories during the trip.
4. ✍️ I (write) ________ a long message to my friend yesterday.	4. 🌬️ A fresh breeze (blow) ________ to help her clear the mind.
5. 🚶 She (go) ________ for a walk in the fresh air.	5. 🌊 Everything (go) ________ smoothly during the presentation.
6. 📖 I (read) ________ an interesting article this morning.	6. 🌈 The news (make) ________ her life much brighter.
7. 📦 They (send) ________ a gift to their relatives.	7. 💎 That experience (be) ________ unique and unforgettable.
8. 🍊 He (peel) ________ an orange for his younger sister.	8. 🎭 It (be) ________ a hilarious invasion of privacy!
9. 🧣 She (wear) ________ a warm scarf because it was chilly.	9. 🍀 The success (happen) ________ by accident.
10. 🏠 We (stay) ________ at home and felt safe.	10. 🏆 Winning the prize (feel) ________ like a reward.
11. 🏃 He (run) ________ to the shop before it closed.	11. 🎲 They (be) ________ spontaneous and booked a flight.
12. 🗣️ I (speak) ________ to my teacher before the lesson.	12. 🏔️ Last summer, we (explore) ________ new places.
13. ⛸️ The child (fall) ________ on the ice but didn't cry.	13. ☁️ He (think) ________ about how to escape from daily stress.
14. ❄️ We (make) ________ a big snowman in the yard.	14. 🍿 She (watch) ________ an entire season in one day.
15. 🤝 They (give) ________ us a lot of support.	15. 🧠 I (learn) ________ a new skill to stay motivated.
16. 🌅 The sun (rise) ________ at 6 AM today.	16. 🤝 We (connect) ________ with others at the meeting.
17. 🧊 I (freeze) ________ because I forgot my gloves.	17. 🎯 She (think) ________ the plan through very carefully.
18. 🧤 I (lose) ________ my keys in the park.	18. 😌 A sense of joy (rise) ________ in his heart.
19. 🎯 She (think) ________ about her plans for the weekend.	19. 🌈 The bright colors (change) ________ my mood instantly.
20. ⛸️ He (slip) ________ on the wet floor.	20. 🧘 To stay tuned, I (read) ________ the latest news.

🌟 Daily Check-in & Planning Workshop

🎭 Section 1: Emotional Awareness

Question: Which of these emotions are you feeling today? Please choose 3-4 and explain why.

🌈 Example: "Today I feel grateful because the weather is beautiful."

😊 happy, 😔 sad, 😤 angry, 🤩 excited, 😨 scared
😴 tired, 😌 calm, 🧘 relaxed, 🧐 curious, 😟 anxious
🙏 grateful, 🥱 exhausted, 🥳 elated, ✨ uplifted, 😐 indifferent
🤔 pensive, 😍 loving, 🏠 safe, 📚 motivated, 😔 disappointed
🥶 chilly, 🤝 supported, 🧤 comfortable, ⚡ energized, ☕ content

📝 Section 2: Daily Achievements

Question: What have you managed to do today? Think about small wins and completed tasks.

🍳 Breakfast: What did you have for breakfast today?
🚶 Activity: Have you taken a walk in the fresh air recently?
📖 Learning: What was the last thing you read (a book, an article, or a message) that made you think?
🗣️ Social: Who was the last person you spoke to before this lesson? Was it a long conversation?
✅ Tasks: Did you manage to do everything you planned to do this morning?

📅 Section 3: Looking Forward

Question: What are your plans for the rest of this week? Use "I am planning to..." or "I am going to..."

👟 Health: Are you going to exercise or spend time outdoors?
🧺 Home: Do you have any chores, shopping, or garden work to do?
🎭 Leisure: Are you planning to watch a movie, see a play, or start a new book?
🥖 Social: Are you going to meet any friends or family members for a coffee or a meal?
🌟 Self-care: What is one thing you will do this week to feel refreshed and balanced?