If I Were in Charge of Edinburgh …

Step 1 – Think

Work with a partner.

Think about the complaints about Edinburgh. Choose three problems that you think are the most important.

Write down your three ideas.

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Step 2 – Make a Plan

Imagine you are in charge of Edinburgh.

Discuss what you would do about each problem.

Try to use the second conditional.

Useful language

Giving ideas

• If I were in charge of Edinburgh, I’d…
• If I were the mayor, I’d…
• I’d probably…
• I think I’d…

Talking about possible results

• If there were…
• If the city had…
• If people could…
• If the council…

Ask follow-up questions

After your partner shares an idea, ask at least one question.

For example:

• Why would you do that?
• What would happen if you did that?
• Would everyone agree with your idea?
• How would local people benefit?
• Would tourists like that?
• What other changes would you make?

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Report Back

When you finish, decide together:

• Which idea is the most realistic?
• Which idea would improve Edinburgh the most?
• Which idea would be the most difficult to introduce?