Lesson 14 Title: Talking About Weather and Seasons
Subtitle: Lesson 14
Presented by: Fatima
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Welcome to our A2 English Course!


Today, we’re going to talk about the weather and seasons.

You’ll learn how to describe the weather using both the present simple and present continuous tenses, and we’ll expand your vocabulary with common weather-related expressions.

Let’s dive in!

Objectives

• Learn to use the present simple and present continuous to talk about the weather.

• Expand vocabulary with weather-related words and expressions.

• Practice discussing different types of weather and sharing your favorite season.

Grammar Focus

Present Simple for Weather

Examples:

◦ It rains a lot in spring.
◦ The sun sets early in winter.
◦ It usually snows in December.

We use the present simple tense to describe general weather patterns or things that happen regularly.

These are facts or habits related to the weather.

Grammar Focus

Present Continuous for Weather

Examples:

◦ It’s raining right now.
◦ The wind is blowing hard today.
◦ The clouds are moving across the sky.

We use the present continuous tense to talk about the weather that is happening at this very moment.

These sentences describe actions that are happening now.

Vocabulary

Weather Words and Phrases

Examples:

Sunny
Cloudy
Windy
Stormy
Humid
Foggy
Freezing

Knowing these words will help you explain the weather more clearly.

For example
It’s sunny today or It’s freezing outside.

Vocabulary

Seasons and Weather

Examples:

Spring:
mild ◦ rainy ◦ blooming flowers

Summer:
hot ◦ sunny ◦ humid

Fall:
cool ◦ windy ◦ falling leaves

Winter:
cold ◦ snowy ◦ freezing

Each season brings different weather patterns.

What’s your favorite season, and why?

Practice

Describing the Weather

Describe the weather in the following places:

1. Your city right now.
2. A typical day in summer.
3. A winter day in your hometown.

Practice

Discussing Your Favorite Season

Share your favorite season with a partner and explain why you like it.

Include weather-related vocabulary and phrases in your explanation.

Example:
I love summer because it’s sunny and warm, and I can spend time at the beach.

Role-Play

Weather Conversations

In pairs, role-play the following scenarios:

Two friends are planning a weekend trip, but the weather forecast shows rain.

A tourist asks you about the typical weather in your city during the winter.

You meet a neighbor in the elevator, and you talk about today’s weather.

Exercises and Answers →

Homework Assignment

Weather and Seasons

Assignment:

Write a short paragraph about the weather in your city during your favorite season.

Use the present simple and present continuous, and include weather-related vocabulary from today’s lesson.

This will help you solidify what you’ve learned.

Thank you for your participation today!

That’s all for today!

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

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