http://busyteacher.org/ ru Wish/Should Have/Were to - BusyTeacher: Free Printable Worksheets For Busy Teachers Like YOU! DataLife Engine http://busyteacher.org/7323-if-wish-board-game.html http://busyteacher.org/7323-if-wish-board-game.html It's a board game where students can practice using conditionals and wishes. There is the beginning of the sentence given. Ss have to recognize the conditional and come up with the second part of the sentence. It's Word format and can be easily adapted.]]> Kriksis Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:52:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6506-conditional-sentences.html http://busyteacher.org/6506-conditional-sentences.html This is a power point presentation to learn about Conditional Sentences. For example, you can find the first, sencond and third conditional explanations, and the conditional sentences with I wish and If only. Moreover, you will find an explanation abou ...]]> juan.spain Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:25:23 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/6058-movie-worksheet-sliding-doors-past-regret.html http://busyteacher.org/6058-movie-worksheet-sliding-doors-past-regret.html The worksheet is help practice structures used to express dissatisfaction and regret about the past. It is based on a video extract from the film Sliding Doors. Please read Teacher's notes on p. 2 of the worksheet for instructions. I hope you'll enjoy it.]]> dolya Mon, 30 May 2011 19:30:59 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5876-if-i-were-a-boy-by-beyonce.html http://busyteacher.org/5876-if-i-were-a-boy-by-beyonce.html Conditional types are not easy to teach. This song may help you think in something else than a grammar worksheet. A music lesson is an excellent way of introducing the third conditional type to your students and make them think about their roles in soc ...]]> arlenne.fernandez Fri, 20 May 2011 18:48:03 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/5371-verb-forms-following-i-wish.html http://busyteacher.org/5371-verb-forms-following-i-wish.html When teaching conditional sentences it's always difficult to explain the use of the expression "I wish...". This worksheet contains the table explaining how to express your wishes about the present, past and future with demonstrative examples. Some exe ...]]> VDV Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:32:58 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/3650-condtionals-and-subjunctives.html http://busyteacher.org/3650-condtionals-and-subjunctives.html This paper has a very simple explanation of the most common types of condiotional sentences and subjunctives. There aren't any activities but it is a very good and easy to understand summary. It can be used after dealing with the topic thoroughly or as ...]]> margesimpson Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:55:50 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2519-regrets.html http://busyteacher.org/2519-regrets.html A writing template where Ss are supposed to create sentences (express regrets and aplology) according to the suggested pattern.]]> mayanubia Sun, 30 May 2010 08:07:34 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2440-test-your-students-wishes-regrets-ways-of.html http://busyteacher.org/2440-test-your-students-wishes-regrets-ways-of.html Two exercises; the first one is a transformation of sentences using the word given; the second exercise is to choose the correct answer; the aim is to practise wishes, regrets, ways of persuasion in spoken and written English for students at upper leve ...]]> pauli_bg Fri, 21 May 2010 06:21:35 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/2206-quiz.html http://busyteacher.org/2206-quiz.html An exam for juniors between 11 and 13 years old, it has a little of grammar: modal verbs should must, future will, prepositions, indefinite pronouns and some vocabulary . I hope you like it.]]> kari Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:56:02 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1895-i-wish-exercises.html http://busyteacher.org/1895-i-wish-exercises.html Using I wish  both for the present/future and the past]]> ophelia_tpi Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:12:46 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1887-hypothetical-situations.html http://busyteacher.org/1887-hypothetical-situations.html Exercises to practise WISH, IF ONLY, REGRET, SUPPOSE, IMAGINE, WOULD SOONER/RATHER, IT'S HIGH TIME, ETC. Keys at the end of all the exercises]]> mct Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:38:39 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1510-wishes.html http://busyteacher.org/1510-wishes.html Speaking exercise - practive I wish]]> melidija Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:41:42 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1506-i_wish_i_were.html http://busyteacher.org/1506-i_wish_i_were.html I wish I were]]> cecile Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:15:35 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1455-life_would_have_been_different.html http://busyteacher.org/1455-life_would_have_been_different.html 15-20 minutes activity. To talk about things you wish you had or hadn't done.]]> Spring Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:53:13 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1468-the_grass_is_always_greener.html http://busyteacher.org/1468-the_grass_is_always_greener.html 20 minutes activity. Wish. To write sentences about things you regret and find out who wrote them by asking questions.]]> Spring Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:13:18 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1149-if.html http://busyteacher.org/1149-if.html If clauses Practice]]> yatzirig Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:51:14 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1147-i_wish.html http://busyteacher.org/1147-i_wish.html Practise I wish structure]]> yatzirig Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:10:27 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/1063-the_reason.html http://busyteacher.org/1063-the_reason.html This handout is on Hoobastank's song "The Reason" and it deals with apologising and expressing regrets. It has the lyrics with exercises, plus an exercise on "I wish/If only" with past tenses.]]> Manrico Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:21:30 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/122-if.html http://busyteacher.org/122-if.html Board game to practise different conditionals.]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:48:10 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/121-if_sentences.html http://busyteacher.org/121-if_sentences.html Handout to practise all sorts of conditionals.]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:46:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/117-wishes_and_regrets_in_the_past_present_and_future.html http://busyteacher.org/117-wishes_and_regrets_in_the_past_present_and_future.html Wishes and Regrets in the Past, Present and Future Lesson Plan]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:37:34 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/116-wish__practice_handouts.html http://busyteacher.org/116-wish__practice_handouts.html Several handouts on practising 'wish' constructions.]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:36:22 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/115-regrets_and_dreams.html http://busyteacher.org/115-regrets_and_dreams.html Wish + Past Simple/Past Perfect]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:33:38 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/114-in_your_dreams.html http://busyteacher.org/114-in_your_dreams.html Wish + Past Simple (for dreams)]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:31:51 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/113-regrets__should_and_should_not_have.html http://busyteacher.org/113-regrets__should_and_should_not_have.html Time 25 minutesInteraction Small groupsPreparation Photocopy one worksheet for each group and cut squares up (or ask students to do this at the start)Aim To give practice of should/ shouldn’t have to express regret about past actions; to give fluen ...]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:30:44 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/111-do_you_ever_wish_you_were_taller.html http://busyteacher.org/111-do_you_ever_wish_you_were_taller.html Do you ever wish any of these things? Explain:]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:27:14 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/109-quick_fix_1_expressing_regrets_and_wishes_about_past_situations.html http://busyteacher.org/109-quick_fix_1_expressing_regrets_and_wishes_about_past_situations.html Language functions: Expressing regrets and wishes about past situations Grammar: third conditional sentences, if only … , I wish]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:24:34 +0000 http://busyteacher.org/108-if_only_id_taken_more_chances.html http://busyteacher.org/108-if_only_id_taken_more_chances.html To imagine that you are 87 years old and to talk about past regrets.]]> admin Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:22:36 +0000