Lesson 7 Title: Weather and Seasons
Subtitle: Lesson 7
Presented by: Fatima
Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com

Today, we will be talking about the weather and seasons.
By the end of this lesson, you will know
◦ common weather vocabulary
◦ how to talk about the weather
◦ and how to describe the current weather
using the present continuous tense.

Let's get started!

• Learn weather-related vocabulary
• Practice talking about the weather
• Use the present continuous tense to describe current weather

First, let’s learn some common words we use to describe the weather.
These words will help you talk about what the weather is like in different situations.

Sunny:
The sun is shining. It’s sunny.

Rainy:
There is rain. It’s rainy.

Cloudy:
There are clouds in the sky. It’s cloudy.

Windy:
The wind is blowing. It’s windy.

Snowy:
Snow is falling. It’s snowy.

Hot:
The temperature is high. It’s hot.

Cold:
The temperature is low. It’s cold.

Foggy:
There is fog. It’s foggy.

Stormy:
There is a storm. It’s stormy.

Exercise:
Match the weather word with the correct picture.

Now that we know some weather words, let’s practice talking about the weather.
We can ask and answer questions about the weather using these sentences.

What’s the weather like?
◦ It’s sunny.
◦ It’s raining.
◦ It’s windy.

How’s the weather today?
◦ It’s cloudy today.
◦ It’s cold and snowy.

Exercise:
Practice asking and answering questions about the weather with a partner.

Different seasons bring different kinds of weather.
Let’s talk about the four seasons and what the weather is usually like in each one.

Spring:
In spring, it’s often rainy and mild.

Summer:
In summer, it’s usually hot and sunny.

Autumn (Fall):
In autumn, it’s often cool and windy.

Winter:
In winter, it’s usually cold and snowy.

Exercise:
Match the season with the typical weather:

1. Summer – Cold and snowy
2. Winter – Cool and windy
3. Autumn – Hot and sunny

Let’s learn how to describe the weather that is happening right now.
We use the present continuous tense to talk about what is happening at this moment.

It’s raining.
rain + ing ➲ raining

It’s snowing.
snow + ing ➲ snowing

It’s windy.
wind + y ➲ windy

It’s cloudy.
cloud + y ➲ cloudy

Explanation:

We use the present continuous to describe what is happening right now.
For example, 'It’s raining' means rain is falling at this moment.

Exercise:
Look outside or at the picture and describe the current weather using the present continuous.

Let’s practice describing the current weather.
Use the present continuous tense to talk about what is happening right now.

◦ It’s raining outside.
◦ It’s snowing in the mountains.
◦ It’s sunny and warm today.
◦ It’s cloudy and cold.

Exercise:
Describe the weather where you are right now.
Use the phrases we just learned.

Examples:
◦ It’s sunny right now.
◦ It’s cloudy today.
◦ It’s raining outside.

Imagine you are a weather reporter. Practice giving a short weather report.

Use the present continuous tense to describe the current weather.

Example Weather Report:

Good morning! Here’s the weather report for today. It’s sunny and warm in the city. In the mountains, it’s snowing. Later today, it will be cloudy and cool.

Exercise:
Write and present your own weather report.
Practice with a partner or in front of the class.

Example Report:

Good afternoon! Today, it’s raining in the north, and it’s windy in the south. Tonight, it will be cold and clear.

Let’s listen to a weather report.
Pay attention to the weather conditions and how they are described.

Play Audio

Exercise:
Answer these questions based on the listening:

1. What’s the weather like in the east?
2. What’s the weather like in the north?
3. What’s the temperature in the south?

Let’s review what we learned today and do some practice exercises.

Complete the sentences with the correct weather word or present continuous tense:

1. It’s ___ outside.
2. It’s ___ today.
3. In winter, it’s usually ___ .
4. Right now, it’s ___

Great job today! For homework, write a short paragraph about the weather in your city for the next three days. Use the weather vocabulary and present continuous tense.

Example:
Today, it’s cloudy and cool. Tomorrow, it’s going to be sunny and warm. On the third day, it will be raining in the morning and windy in the afternoon.

We will continue learning more in our next class.
Goodbye!