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IT'S SNOWING. IT'S -10 DEGREES. IT'S FREEZING

 Winter brings cold temperatures, and in some places, it snows a lot. When it is -10 degrees Celsius, the weather is freezing. People wear warm clothes, like coats, scarves, gloves, and boots, to stay warm.

When it is snowing, the ground becomes white, and people can do activities like skiing, snowboarding, and building snowmen. However, when it is too cold, it is important to stay inside and drink hot drinks like tea or hot chocolate.

In this lesson, students will learn how to describe cold weather, talk about temperature, and use common winter vocabulary.


GRAMMAR: PRESENT CONTINUOUS & DEGREE DESCRIPTION

Using the Present Continuous for Weather

We use the present continuous (am/is/are + verb + -ing) to describe what is happening now.

"It is snowing outside."
"The wind is blowing very hard."
"People are wearing warm coats."

Talking About Temperature

We describe temperature using positive (+) and negative (-) degrees Celsius.

"It’s 5°C. It’s a little cold."
"It’s -10°C. It’s freezing!"
"It’s 30°C. It’s very hot!"

We also use comparatives and superlatives:

"Today is colder than yesterday."
"This winter is the coldest in ten years."


VOCABULARY

  1. Snow – Frozen water that falls from the sky.
    Example: "There is a lot of snow outside."

  2. Freezing – Very, very cold.
    Example: "It’s freezing today! Wear a big coat."

  3. Temperature – A measure of how hot or cold something is.
    Example: "The temperature is -10°C."

  4. Scarf – A piece of warm clothing for the neck.
    Example: "I wear a scarf when it’s cold."

  5. Gloves – Clothing for the hands in winter.
    Example: "I need gloves because my hands are cold."

  6. Ice – Frozen water.
    Example: "There is ice on the road."

  7. Storm – Bad weather with snow, rain, or wind.
    Example: "There is a snowstorm coming."

  8. Frost – Ice that forms on cold surfaces.
    Example: "There is frost on the windows."

  9. Shiver – To shake because of the cold.
    Example: "I am shivering because it’s so cold."

  10. Hot chocolate – A warm drink made with chocolate and milk.
    Example: "Let’s drink hot chocolate!"


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "It’s snowing outside."
  • "The temperature is -10 degrees!"
  • "It’s freezing! I need a big jacket."
  • "There is ice on the road, be careful!"
  • "Let’s stay inside and drink hot chocolate."
  • "I love watching the snow from my window."
  • "The streets are white because of the snow."
  • "This is the coldest day of the year."
  • "I am shivering! It’s too cold."
  • "I need gloves and a scarf today."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "It’s snowing a lot today."
  • "The temperature is -10 degrees."
  • "We are wearing warm clothes."

Negative Sentences

  • "It is not warm today."
  • "The temperature is not above zero."
  • "I am not going outside because it’s too cold."

Questions

  • "Is it snowing outside?"
  • "How cold is it today?"
  • "What is the temperature?"

Answers

  • "Yes, it’s snowing a lot."
  • "It’s -10 degrees. It’s freezing!"
  • "The temperature is very low today."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends are talking about the weather.

Anna: Wow! It’s snowing outside!
Mark: Yes, and the temperature is -10 degrees. It’s freezing!
Anna: I don’t want to go outside. It’s too cold!
Mark: Me too. Let’s stay inside and drink hot chocolate.
Anna: Good idea! Do you want marshmallows in your hot chocolate?
Mark: Yes, please!


READING: "A Very Cold Day"

Today is a very cold day in Moscow. It is -10 degrees Celsius, and it is snowing a lot. The streets are white with snow, and people are wearing big jackets, scarves, and gloves.

Some people are outside playing in the snow. Children are making snowmen and throwing snowballs. Other people are walking carefully because there is ice on the road.

In the afternoon, the temperature will go down to -15 degrees. The wind is strong, and it feels very cold. Many people decide to stay inside, drink hot chocolate, and watch the snow from their windows.

Tomorrow, the weather will be a little warmer, around -5 degrees, but it will still be cold.


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: What is the temperature in Moscow today?
    A: It is -10 degrees Celsius.

  2. Q: What are children doing outside?
    A: They are making snowmen and throwing snowballs.

  3. Q: Why are people walking carefully?
    A: Because there is ice on the road.

  4. Q: What will the temperature be in the afternoon?
    A: It will go down to -15 degrees.

  5. Q: What do people do inside when it’s too cold?
    A: They drink hot chocolate and watch the snow from their windows.

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