Some places have a lot of rain during certain times of the year. When it rains a lot, people need umbrellas, raincoats, and boots. Streets can get wet and sometimes flooded. However, rainy weather can be beautiful because it makes plants green, fills rivers, and creates a fresh atmosphere.
In this lesson, students will learn how to describe rainy weather, use "but" to contrast ideas, and talk about activities they can do even when it rains a lot.
GRAMMAR: USING "BUT" TO SHOW CONTRAST
We use "but" to contrast two ideas.
✅ "It rains a lot here, but I like it."
✅ "The streets are wet, but I can still walk outside."
✅ "It is raining, but we are having fun."
Sentence Structure
First idea + "but" + contrasting idea
"It rains a lot here, but the weather is warm."
"It is wet outside, but I have my raincoat."
"The rain is heavy, but we can still go shopping."
VOCABULARY
Rainy – When there is a lot of rain.
Example: "It is a rainy day today."Umbrella – A tool to protect you from the rain.
Example: "I carry an umbrella when it rains."Wet – When something has water on it.
Example: "My shoes are wet from the rain."Flood – When too much rain covers the land.
Example: "The streets flood after heavy rain."Raincoat – A coat that protects from rain.
Example: "She wears a raincoat on rainy days."Puddle – A small pool of water on the ground.
Example: "Children love to jump in puddles."Thunder – A loud sound in the sky during a storm.
Example: "I hear thunder; a storm is coming."Cloudy – When the sky has many clouds.
Example: "It looks cloudy; it might rain."Drizzle – Light rain.
Example: "There is a drizzle, but I don’t need an umbrella."Rainbow – A colorful arc in the sky after rain.
Example: "Look! There is a rainbow in the sky."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
"It rains a lot here, but the air is fresh."
"The streets are wet, but the rain is nice."
"It’s raining, but we can still go outside."
"I need my umbrella because it rains a lot."
"It is a rainy day, but I enjoy reading at home."
"The sky is cloudy, but there is no rain yet."
"The rain is heavy, but it will stop soon."
"It rains a lot, so the plants are very green."
"Thunder is loud, but I am not scared."
"After the rain, the rainbow looks beautiful."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
"It rains a lot here, but the flowers grow beautifully."
"I love the fresh air after the rain."
"Rainy days are perfect for drinking hot tea."
Negative Sentences
"It is not too cold, but it is raining a lot."
"I don’t like when my clothes get wet."
"It is not sunny today because of the rain."
Questions
"Does it rain a lot here?"
"What do you do on rainy days?"
"Do you like rainy weather?"
Answers
"Yes, it rains a lot in this city."
"I stay inside and watch movies on rainy days."
"No, I prefer sunny weather."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends are talking about the weather.
Emma: It rains a lot here!
Jake: Yes, but the trees are very green.
Emma: That’s true. Do you like the rain?
Jake: Yes, I like the fresh smell after the rain.
Emma: Me too! Let’s drink hot chocolate inside.
Jake: Great idea!
READING: "A Rainy Afternoon"
Today, the sky is cloudy, and it rains a lot. The streets are wet, and people walk with umbrellas. The air is fresh, and the trees look green and beautiful.
Mia and her brother Tom look outside. Tom says, "It is raining, but we can still have fun." They decide to put on their raincoats and boots and go outside. They jump in puddles and laugh. They don’t mind the rain because they are having a great time.
After playing, they go inside. Their mother makes hot tea, and they sit near the window. Mia looks outside and says, "The rain is beautiful!"
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: How is the weather today?
A: It is cloudy and rainy.Q: What do Mia and Tom wear?
A: They wear raincoats and boots.Q: What do they do outside?
A: They jump in puddles.Q: What do they drink inside?
A: They drink hot tea.Q: Does Mia like the rain?
A: Yes, she thinks the rain is beautiful.
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