Lesson 14 Title: Talking About Weather and Seasons Subtitle: Lesson 14 Presented by: Fatima Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com
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.