Are mixed conditionals necessary in English? Yes! And do they need to be difficult to use? Not at all!

With your years studying English, you have learned about the

— Zero Conditional
— First Conditional
— Second Conditional
— Third Conditional

And now, let's talk about the mixed conditional forms.

A mixed condition is exactly what it sounds like — it mixes the other conditional structures.

For example, it will blend the Second Conditional and Third Conditional.

Why do we need this?

Because mixed conditionals help you transition through time or connect time.

For example, you might imagine an unreal past. And connect it to an unreal present:

"If I had learned French as a kid, I would have a perfect French accent."

In this Confident English lesson, I will walk step-by-step through how to accurately use mixed conditionals with the unreal past and why you should.

This English grammar practice will improve your accuracy and advance your grammar knowledge.

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00:00 Your experience with English conditionals
03:02 Review: The Zero, First, Second, and Third Conditionals
05:16 Why do we need Mixed Conditionals?
10:28 Example Sentences with Mixed Conditionals
11:36 Mixed Conditionals to Indicate Missed Opportunities
14:54 Mixed Conditionals to Share Assumptions
16:41 Mixed Conditionals to Express Advice and Feedback
18:37 How to Practice + FREE PDF

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