If & When

Question 1: What does if/when mean in Dutch?

Answer: als

Question 2: What is the difference?If you speak to Oprah, tell her to call me.When you speak to Oprah, tell her to call

me.

Hmm…..

If:- Meaning in Dutch als, in het

geval dat.- You are sure!

when - Meaning in Dutch als, wanneer, op

het moment dat.- You are not sure!

What is the difference?

Do not overthink this!

You will find all the information you need in the sentence!

Important:

1. He will be there soon, _____ he catched the 1.30 train.2. _____ I arrived back home, Sandra was no longer there.3. _____ I am late for work my boss gets really angry.4. Next week I am in Paris. ____ I am there I will visit you.5. _____ you like the film, let me know! I can make a copy.6. His car is terrible, it always breaks down. ______ it

breaks down he calles his brother. 7. I get my pocket money every Tuesday. ______ I get it I

spend all my money on shoes!8. Katie hates TV. _______ she watches TV, she watches

any TV at all it is a documentary.

Let’s practice