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Yeah, i was blamed by my friend when I said 'was' is for informal and 'were' is for formal. She strongly believes that 'were' is the most most correct. 😢
In American English, you would hardly ever hear anyone say "If I was you"....we tend to always say "If I were you" because this is a phrase. But, in other situations you can see people using was instead of were. like "If it was summer, we could go to the beach". We cannot generalize. In formal situations like a job interview for instance I would say "were" sounds more appropriate. I myself use were most of the times. Even Beyoncee sings If I were a boy.
@@buschhuhn9197 actually, the right grammar is to use "were" with all pronouns when we have a conditional sentence. But, in everyday language, people just end up using "was".
Were I you, I would add the conditional without "if" here ;) Thank you for simplyfing it for me. Actually it's created like conditional in Polish, first past simple, then sentence with would. Well done!
If i was king i would marry the Queen. If i won the lottery i would buy an island in the caribbean. If i had skills in boxning i should challenge Anthony Joshua. Thank you very much for your helpfull lesson. You have made it clear the zero, first and second conditionall. I appreciate it and greatfull dude.🙏🙏🙏
You are a great teacher (sir). We, the english students, really have problems with conditional. I've spoken english for 23 yeas and still have problems with that stuff. I almost all the time use to say "if I was", But thank you I have it clearly now. Thanks a lot bro.
I was expecting at least a mention of the past subjunctive and its use in counterfactual situations. Even though the subjunctive in general seems to be optional in English nowadays. Sentences like "If I were you" or "I wish I were rich" actually refer to the present and describe something that is untrue (I am not you, I am not rich) Although rare, it is possible to have a sentence with a conditional that refers to the past, even in the first person. For example: If I was wrong about what I said (when we spoke yesterday), then I apologize. Here it would be wrong to use "If I were". We are speaking about an event in the past, the validity of which we are unsure of. Similar sentences in the third person are slightly more common. If he was home when you rung the bell, why didn't he open the door?
Great usefull mnemotechnic expressions. I will keep them in mind! - If I will makes me ill - If I would is no good You make it simple and really amusing. Great job! Thanks!
Hello Professor Thank you so much for your interesting information about English, i do appreciate your job. I wish you peace and happness under the sky of prosperity. All the best. Take care and have a good time. Your Student from Algeria.
Hi Greg." If I could I would". Could you explain? Regarding the lesson, the best example I've ever found was 'I don't have much money, but, boy, If I did, I'd buy a big House where we both could live '
I live in the United States, in Seattle, and “if I was you” is most certainly not acceptable. If I WERE you is correct, both written and spoken. It is important.
At 7:22, you're not quite right. The was/were connundrum is another example of your type 1 vs type 2 conditional. If something *could* be possible, then use "was." If something could never be possible, then use "were." If I *were* you (because I can never be you). If I *was* there (I could have been there, but wasn't). To illustrate further: If I *was* in Italy, but if I *were* on Mars.
I recommend my students to listen to this song ' If I were a richman " from movie called Fiddler on the roof' .its one of the best ways to learn / practise second conditional part :) .
It is same like when you want to using "would" its not really happening but you can imagine for that. And use "will" it is must be happening no matter what ?
To this day, "If I was" still sounds iffy to me. But I'm not a native speaker, so who am I to say it's wrong... It could be that I'm "old school", or (probably) that in my native language (Spanish) the distinction between indicative mood and subjunctive mood is still important.
Hi, Greg! I suppose we can use "could" and "might" as well for the second conditional, can't we? For example: "If the plumber was there, he could help stop the flood"... ... ... or, is it correct to say "If the plumber were there, he could help stop the flood", I mean "were" instead of "was" (In my head, "were" can only be used with 'I' for the second conditional)? Great lessons, btw, thank you!
Its a next video Im watching and I appreaciate your lessons. Till now, I only watch English With Lucy and I tought no one can be better, Im glad I was so wrogne ^^. I finaly understood this condition. Thank you. So You have just earned a sub ^^.
Hi Greg. Some native teachers would say it's alright in specific circumstances. If you will play video games instead of studying, you'll never pass your exam.
Thank you very much sir for all your videos. Could you teach us a lesson on. Being....??? And how it can be used . For example: Is Being. For Being. Was Being. Were Being. Thank you....
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If watched this video before, I would be able to use conditionals correctly.
If I were rich, I would give a lot of money to the poor.
If he won the lottery, he would keep all the money for himself!!!
Fantastic explanation
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At school I was told to say "If I were", but, as you explained, I notice lots of Anglo-Americans say "if I was" 🙂
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Yeah, i was blamed by my friend when I said 'was' is for informal and 'were' is for formal. She strongly believes that 'were' is the most most correct. 😢
Absolutely love this video. I appreciate how you pointed out the common mistakes. Going to use this in my lesson plan assignment.
The way you teach is amazing! Thank you!
If I had an English teacher like you .I would speak fluent English
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I love the subjunctive clause!
Excellent class. Thank you😊
In American English, you would hardly ever hear anyone say "If I was you"....we tend to always say "If I were you" because this is a phrase. But, in other situations you can see people using was instead of were. like "If it was summer, we could go to the beach".
We cannot generalize. In formal situations like a job interview for instance I would say "were" sounds more appropriate. I myself use were most of the times.
Even Beyoncee sings If I were a boy.
American English is kinda messed up.
I presume the "were" is there because of "I" (first person singular). So in case of "summer", which is third person singular, "was" is correct, or?
Sorry, I meant to say because of the "You", which is second person singular... My bad!
@@buschhuhn9197 actually, the right grammar is to use "were" with all pronouns when we have a conditional sentence. But, in everyday language, people just end up using "was".
it's a new tendency to use Was instead of Were!
If I had an english teacher like you, I would be very happy.
If I were in America, I would practice my english.
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I love your lessons Greg! I'm just like you, "mistakes make me I'll". Thank you very much! Your lessons are exactly what I need to improve my English.
Were I you, I would add the conditional without "if" here ;)
Thank you for simplyfing it for me. Actually it's created like conditional in Polish, first past simple, then sentence with would. Well done!
If i was king i would marry the Queen. If i won the lottery i would buy an island in the caribbean. If i had skills in boxning i should challenge Anthony Joshua. Thank you very much for your helpfull lesson. You have made it clear the zero, first and second conditionall. I appreciate it and greatfull dude.🙏🙏🙏
If I Were King...
No, I would challenge...
If I were a King ....
Boxing
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you are a great teacher!
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Merci beaucoup pour votre charisme
Man, you speak so clear. Your channel must be bigger than it really is. I used to hate British English
You are a great teacher (sir). We, the english students, really have problems with conditional. I've spoken english for 23 yeas and still have problems with that stuff. I almost all the time use to say "if I was", But thank you I have it clearly now.
Thanks a lot bro.
I was expecting at least a mention of the past subjunctive and its use in counterfactual situations. Even though the subjunctive in general seems to be optional in English nowadays.
Sentences like "If I were you" or "I wish I were rich" actually refer to the present and describe something that is untrue (I am not you, I am not rich)
Although rare, it is possible to have a sentence with a conditional that refers to the past, even in the first person. For example:
If I was wrong about what I said (when we spoke yesterday), then I apologize. Here it would be wrong to use "If I were". We are speaking about an event in the past, the validity of which we are unsure of.
Similar sentences in the third person are slightly more common. If he was home when you rung the bell, why didn't he open the door?
Sooo clear! And just about 2nd conditional is my grand daughter's homework!Thanks!
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If I will.......
If I would.......
Wonderful!
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1) "If I had a lot of money, i would go to Japan"
2) "You wouldn't help me, if i told you everything"
3) "Would you help her, if she betrayed you?"
3:54 "am not you am me" 😂
I loved this lesson and I've learned a lot!! ❤️
Hi Greg, I would like to ask 'if no one...', we should use 'was' or 'were' in official written form. Thank you very much!!
"If I was in L.A. (California dreaming)" used to confuse me before watching this video. Thank you.
Thank you so much😊👍
Great usefull mnemotechnic expressions. I will keep them in mind!
- If I will makes me ill
- If I would is no good
You make it simple and really amusing. Great job!
Thanks!
Great your perfect pronunciation
Thanks a lot 😊
Love ur clarity,ssir! Thank you!
Thank you.
On not using "could" twice: "If I could go anywhere I wanted to, I could go to the Moon." It does work, context is important!
I would go, otherwise it's redundant
I really never thought of these rules. They just come up naturally
Precise, clear ... great lessons Greg
Greg is terrific - again and again!
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"If I will" makes me ill.
"If I would" is no good.
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Hello Professor
Thank you so much for your interesting information about English, i do appreciate your job. I wish you peace and happness under the sky of prosperity. All the best.
Take care and have a good time.
Your Student from Algeria.
Thank you
Hi Greg." If I could I would". Could you explain? Regarding the lesson, the best example I've ever found was 'I don't have much money, but, boy, If I did, I'd buy a big House where we both could live '
Brilliantly explained!
Best explanation Greg!!
I live in the United States, in Seattle, and “if I was you” is most certainly not acceptable. If I WERE you is correct, both written and spoken. It is important.
If I were your student I could become a better teacher myself
If I had enough money and free time, I would enroll in one of your great helpful courses.
Much appreciated
At 7:22, you're not quite right. The was/were connundrum is another example of your type 1 vs type 2 conditional. If something *could* be possible, then use "was." If something could never be possible, then use "were." If I *were* you (because I can never be you). If I *was* there (I could have been there, but wasn't). To illustrate further: If I *was* in Italy, but if I *were* on Mars.
What is the justification behind "If I were" being the correct form as opposed to "If I was".
Great lesson!
I recommend my students to listen to this song ' If I were a richman " from movie called Fiddler on the roof' .its one of the best ways to learn / practise second conditional part :) .
great video thanks.
It is same like when you want to using "would" its not really happening but you can imagine for that. And use "will" it is must be happening no matter what ?
You're such an amazing teacher.. Thank you 🤗
That's imperative indeed
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Hi, how would you use the second conditional in “there be” structure? For example, would you say “if there were no water” or “there was no water” ?
I wouldn't understand conditionals entirely if didn't watch Greg movies
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İt was good leson! Thanks, your pronunciation very well.👍
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Thanks for an amazing lesson Greg!
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To this day, "If I was" still sounds iffy to me. But I'm not a native speaker, so who am I to say it's wrong... It could be that I'm "old school", or (probably) that in my native language (Spanish) the distinction between indicative mood and subjunctive mood is still important.
Sir can you teach like this abt mixed conditionals
Yep.... the Mixed Conditionals video will be published in two weeks' time :-)
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Hi, Greg!
I suppose we can use "could" and "might" as well for the second conditional, can't we? For example: "If the plumber was there, he could help stop the flood"... ... ... or, is it correct to say "If the plumber were there, he could help stop the flood", I mean "were" instead of "was" (In my head, "were" can only be used with 'I' for the second conditional)?
Great lessons, btw, thank you!
When would you use Further and Farther? That's my next suggestion. Unless you already have a video for it
They're interchangeable. If anyone tells you differently, they're trying to impress you. Feel free to use either ! :) (From an English teacher)
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Loved the last part.. If i wa rich
Its a next video Im watching and I appreaciate your lessons. Till now, I only watch English With Lucy and I tought no one can be better, Im glad I was so wrogne ^^. I finaly understood this condition. Thank you.
So You have just earned a sub ^^.
"If i tell him what do you think he will say"
This sentence which condition should i use and why pls
Congratulation...you're so nice!
I have a question:
Can we use “would” in first conditional.
Thanks
thanks for the video, everything was clear.
If I had enough money, I would buy a big house.
If I had more free time, I would write my own book.
If I were to use the conditional, I would use 'were.'
Would you explain participles in next video?
Hi Greg. Some native teachers would say it's alright in specific circumstances. If you will play video games instead of studying, you'll never pass your exam.
If I would drink more? Yes, I would. And I will.
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... Starting using English better than my own language . It is frightening.
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Thanku so much , and how to use would have plz make a video on this too .
Great lesson!! Thanks!!!
Thank you very much sir for all your videos.
Could you teach us a lesson on.
Being....??? And how it can be used .
For example:
Is Being.
For Being.
Was Being.
Were Being.
Thank you....
thank you so much!! ✨
Valuable class!
Very useful..
Thank you
Please tell me if "were" is used with other singular or uncountable subjects like: he, she,..?
If I were able to see you Greg, I would ask you to assist me during my own English Class.😁
Can someone explain it to me why it is correct to say I were when it is well known that in the first person singular we should use I was
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