This is a presentation illustrating the use of the first and zero conditional with ideas taken from the plot of some well-known TV series.

1. Conditionals 1.0
and TV shows

2. Doctor Who
If it breathes,
he flirts with
it. If it doesn’t
breathe, he
still flirts with
it.

3. The IT Crowd
Moss will find it easier
to meet girls if he
behaves in a less nerdy
way and does less
nerdy things.

4. The Big Bang Theory
Leonard will
probably marry
Penny one day
if he keeps
trying.

5. The Office (US)
Dwight may
never be
happy until
he beats
Jim.

6. Game of Thrones
Khal Drogo is
going to fall in love
with Daenerys as
soon as he meets
her.

7. Modern Family
If Sofia makes an effort, she’
ll be able to speak much
better English.

8. Homeland
If Carrie keeps working hard, Brody is going to
be in real trouble.

9. Dexter
Dexter needs to be
more careful, if he
doesn’t want to get
caught.

10. Downton Abbey
Lady Mary Crawley
and Mathew really
have to hurry up if
they want to spend
some time happy
together.