English grammar
Let's + verb, as long as + present
Suggest an agreement and set conditions, using let's and as long as.
From the scene Let's make a deal
In short
Suggest a shared plan with let's + verb. Set the condition with as long as + present simple, never will.
Your turn
Which one goes with let's + verb?
Options: let's put a list of chores on the fridge · let's make a deal · as long as you pay the rent on time
Show answer
let's + verb → let's put a list of chores on the fridge
How it works
Let's + verb suggests something you'll both do: let's make a deal.
Good to know
As long as + present simple sets the condition for the deal, even when it's about the future: as long as you pay the rent on time (not: as long as you will pay).
suggesting: let's + verb let's make a deal
Nuria
Thanks. Let's make a deal: you fix everything quickly and we don't complain.
Gracias. Hagamos un trato: usted arregla todo rápido y nosotros no reclamamos.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Thanks. (blank): you fix everything quickly and we don't complain.
Options: As long as you pay the rent on time · Let's make a deal · Let's put a list of chores on the fridge
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Nuria
Thanks. Let's make a deal: you fix everything quickly and we don't complain.
Gracias. Hagamos un trato: usted arregla todo rápido y nosotros no reclamamos.
let's + verb let's put a list of chores on the fridge
Nuria
Agreed. Let's put a list of chores on the fridge.
De acuerdo. Pongamos una lista de tareas en la nevera.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Agreed. (blank).
Options: Let's make a deal · As long as you pay the rent on time · Let's put a list of chores on the fridge
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Nuria
Agreed. Let's put a list of chores on the fridge.
De acuerdo. Pongamos una lista de tareas en la nevera.
condition: as long as + present as long as you pay the rent on time
Ramón
Deal, as long as you pay the rent on time.
Trato hecho, con tal de que paguéis el alquiler a tiempo.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Deal, (blank).
Options: let's put a list of chores on the fridge · as long as you pay the rent on time · let's make a deal
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Ramón
Deal, as long as you pay the rent on time.
Trato hecho, con tal de que paguéis el alquiler a tiempo.
negative condition as long as you don't change the list
Javi
As long as you don't change the list every week.
Con tal de que tú no cambies la lista cada semana.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank) every week.
Options: Let's make a deal · Let's put a list of chores on the fridge · As long as you don't change the list
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Javi
As long as you don't change the list every week.
Con tal de que tú no cambies la lista cada semana.
Common mistake
Not paid or will pay here. As long as + present.
Deal, as long as you pay the rent on time.
Trato hecho, con tal de que paguéis el alquiler a tiempo.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| suggesting: let's + verb | let's make a deal |
|---|---|
| let's + verb | let's put a list of chores on the fridge |
| condition: as long as + present | as long as you pay the rent on time |
| negative condition | as long as you don't change the list |
More lines from the story
- JaviNuria, they've already fixed the boiler.Nuria, ya arreglaron la caldera.
- NuriaFinally! Thank goodness the technician came quickly.¡Por fin! Menos mal que el técnico vino rápido.