Wah How to use How would you like it if...?

We use How would you like it if + past simple to ask someone's felling or idea about what if something happened?

• How would you like it if someone stole your mobile phone?
• How would you like it if your car was destroyed?
• How would you like it if you had to get up at 5 p.m. every day?
• How would you like it if you had to be stuck in traffic for 3 hours every day?
• How would you like it if someone called you a liar?
• How would you like it if a stranger was standing in your living room?

How would you like it if you didn't have any nice clothes to wear?

Wah How to use "Imagine".

We learn about the usage of second conditional at this article: 
Wah How to use second conditional.

We can also use Imagine rather than a conditional form.

    Imagine you are taking your trip in Tokyo.
    = How would it be if you were taking your trip in Tokyo.

Notice this form, we will use the be in the present.
But in the conditional form, we will use the be in the past.

    Imagine I am a millionaire. How would you treat to me?
    = How would it be if I were a millionaire?

    Imagine you are a bird. Where would you fly to?
    = How would it be if I were a bird? Where would you fly to?

    Imagine I have never seen a television before?
    = How would it be if I had never seen a television before?

    Imagine he cannot swim.
    = How would it be if he couldn't swim?

    Imagine she is broke.
    = How would it be if she were broke?

Note: be broke, get broke, go broke means to have no money, bankrupt, short of money, lacking funds, to no longer have any money and be unable to pay what you owe.

Imagine I resign from this job. What would the boss say to me?

Wah How to use If I were you,...

We can use this expression If I were you, ... to give suggestions. In fact this is the first part of a second conditional form. 
(See more in Wah How to use second conditional..)

    If I were you, I would consult a specialist. ( = I think you should consult a specialist.)
Or you could say 
    I would consult a specialist if I were you.
because they are normally reversible.

Note: We usually use were in formal English, even when the subject is I,he,she,it. 
           But in informal English was is acceptable with these subjects. 

    A: I forgot my umbrella in the hospital. 
    B: If I were you, I would phone the hospital right now. 

    A: I always forget things easily.
    B: If I were you, I would take a note.

    A: I feel terribly drowsy in the office.
    B: I would get some coffee if I were you.

In spoken English, we can use If I were in your shoes, ... instead of If I were you, ... especially when the person receiving the advice is in a uncomfortable or difficult situation.

    A: I saw my boss, who is married, kissing his secretary, who is not.
    B: If I were in your shoes, I'd keep my mouth shut.

    A: I found a wallet at the park with a lot of money in it.
    B: If I were in your shoes, I would call the police.

    A: I have had a terrible headache for a week.
    B: If I were in you shoes, I would see a doctor.

If I were you, I would take a break.

Wah How to use second conditional.

We know how to use first conditional in Wah How to use first conditional.. Today we will learn about second conditional.

1. We use second conditional when we talk about actions in the future that are probably not going to be true or are unlikely to happen.
We use If + past simple tense to talk about the future condition. 
We use would + verb to talk about the future result. 
    If I won the lottery, I would go to Maldives. (You are unlikely to win the lottery.)
    If I married Michael, I would be happy. 
    If she met Johnny Depp, she would hug him.
    If It snowed in Malaysia, What would you do?

Second conditional sentences are normally reversible.
    I would go to Maldives if I won the lottery.  
    I would be happy if I married Michael. 
    She would hug Johnny Depp if she met him.
    What would you do if It snowed in Malaysia?

2. We use second conditional when we talk about something in the present that is impossible.
    If I were* a doctor, I would be rich and happy (But you are not a doctor.)
    If I were you, I would forgive my husband.
    If I had her phone number, I would call him.
    If I can speak English fluently, I would not need to study it anymore.

Note: We usually use were in formal English, even when the subject is I,he,she,it. 
           But in informal English was is acceptable with these subjects. 

We can use could instead of would when we want to indicate the possibility of doing something. (whereas would indicates the certainty of doing something.)
    If I won the lottery, I could travel around the world. (It would be possible.)
    If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world. (I would certainly do it.)

If I had enough money, I would stop working.

Wah How to use first conditional.

We use first conditional when we talk about actions in the future that are not happening now but are likely to happen in the normal turn of events.

We use If + present simple tense to talk about the possible future condition.
We use will + verb to talk about the possible future result. 
    If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.
    If he spends all his money, he won't be able to buy a new car.
    If you feel better tomorrow, Will you go to the sea?

First conditional sentences are normally reversible.
    I will stay at home if it rains tomorrow.
    He won't be able to buy a new car if he spends all his money.
    Will you go to the sea if you feel better tomorrow?

We can use going to for the events that are going to happen.
    If you don't hold that handrail, you are going to fall off.
    You are going to get wet if you run through the rain.
    If she doesn't stop eating junk food and sitting all day, she is going to be fat for her favorite dresses.

Note: We can use can, may instead of using will.
    If you study hard right now, you can easily pass the examination.
    I may help you if you beg me. 

We can play rainwater if it rains this afternoon.

Wah How to use "as long as" to express a condition

You have learnt 'as..as' in the comparative sentence in this topic
Wah How to compare things with "As"

Now we use as long as to express a condition.
When you want to say something that will happen only on condition or one thing depends on another thing.

    
    You can go out as long as you promise to be back before 10 p.m.
    You can (only) go out if you promise to be back before 10 p.m.

    You can stay here as long as you keep quiet.
    You can (only) stay here if you keep quiet.

    We will help you as long as you ask.
    We will help you if you ask.

    You will pass the exam as long as you study hard.
    You will pass the exam if you study hard.

    You can check in online as long as you have an internet.
    You can check in online if you have an internet.