First and Second Conditional

Description
The use of the conditional means that one action depends on another. Conditionals are used to talk about real or unreal situations. In general, conditional phrases carry the word " if ".
Note that there is no verbal time for the conditional in English as it exists in Spanish. At the same time, the auxiliary verb " would " is used to form the conditional in English.
In this moment we're going to explain about the first and second conditional.

First Conditional

This type of conditional is used for the future and in cases where it is very likely that the condition will pass.
IFConditionResult
IfPresent simpleFuture
Examples:
If bill Studies, He will pass the exam. / Bill will pass the exam if heStudies. (If Bill studies, he will pass the exam.)
If it Does not rainWe will go to the beach We will go to the beach if itDoes not rain. (If it does not rain, we will go to the beach.)
Will you take the train if you?MissThe bus if youMissthe bus, will you take the train? Will you catch the train if you miss the bus?
Note : Some modal verbs can be used instead of " will " to change the probability or express an opinion. For more information, see the lesson on modal verbs .
Examples:
If it does not rain, we may go to the beach. ( Meaning : With the use of " may ", the meaning of this phrase changes. Now, the speaker recognizes that he can go to the beach, but he is not sure if he will.)
If it does not rain, we should go to the beach. ( Meaning : In this case, the use of " should " expresses the opinion of the speaker.)
If it does not rain, we can go to the beach. ( Meaning : " Can " means that it is possible to go to the beach, but does not indicate the probability.)

Second Conditional 

Type 2 is used to express an unreal possibility in the present, as a wish or a dream, or for an action in the not so probable future.
IFConditionResult
IfPast simple"Would" + infinitive
Examples:
If I wonThe lottery, I would travel around the world. I would travel around the world if IwonThe lottery. (If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world.)
If Rachel HadMore time, she would learn to play the guitar. / Rachel would learn to play the guitar if sheHadMore time. (If Rachel had more time, she would learn to play the guitar.)
Would you be happy if you?WereI'm getting married / If youWereTo get married, would you be happy? Would you be happy if you married?
Note : As in type 1, other modal verbs can be used instead of " would " to change the meaning and possibility.
To following I leave you a video with more explanation about second and first conditional:



Referencias Web:
  • http://www.curso-ingles.com/aprender/cursos/nivel-avanzado/conditionals/conditional-sentences
  • http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/conditional2.htm

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