Seasons are different in various parts of the world. Some places have four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter, while others experience only two main seasons, like the rainy season and the dry season. Knowing how to talk about seasons helps you describe the weather, your activities, and the unique characteristics of where you live.
In this lesson, you will learn to describe the seasons in your area, their weather, and how they affect daily life. You will also practice asking and answering questions about seasons and activities.
GRAMMAR
1. Present Simple for Facts
Use the present simple to describe what happens during the seasons.
- "It is very hot in summer."
- "In autumn, the leaves fall from the trees."
2. Prepositions of Time
Use prepositions like in, during, and on to talk about seasons.
- "It rains a lot in the rainy season."
- "People go skiing during winter."
3. Comparative Sentences
Use comparatives to compare seasons.
- "Winter is colder than summer."
- "Spring is warmer than autumn."
4. Questions about Seasons
- "What is your favorite season?"
- "What happens in your country during winter?"
VOCABULARY
- Spring: The season when flowers bloom, and the weather gets warmer.
Example: "Spring is my favorite season because everything looks fresh." - Summer: The hottest season of the year.
Example: "In summer, we like to go to the beach." - Autumn (Fall): The season when leaves fall from trees.
Example: "Autumn is beautiful with all the colorful leaves." - Winter: The coldest season, often with snow in some regions.
Example: "Winter is perfect for drinking hot chocolate." - Rainy season: A period with a lot of rain.
Example: "We need umbrellas during the rainy season." - Dry season: A time of year with little or no rain.
Example: "The dry season is good for hiking." - Seasonal: Something related to a particular season.
Example: "Seasonal fruits are fresh and delicious." - Climate: The general weather conditions of a place.
Example: "The climate in my country is tropical." - Snowfall: Snow that falls to the ground.
Example: "We had heavy snowfall last winter." - Harvest: The time when crops are gathered.
Example: "Farmers harvest their crops in autumn."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "My favorite season is spring because the flowers bloom."
- "Summer is very hot in my country."
- "We have two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season."
- "In winter, it often snows, and the temperature is very low."
- "Autumn is also called fall because the leaves fall from the trees."
- "The rainy season starts in June and ends in September."
- "What is the weather like in your country?"
- "During the dry season, it is very sunny."
- "I like spring because it is warm but not too hot."
- "The seasons in my country are different from yours."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "Spring is a beautiful season in my country."
- "It is very sunny during the dry season."
- "Autumn has colorful leaves."
Negative Sentences
- "It doesn’t snow in my country."
- "We don’t have four seasons where I live."
- "Summer is not very cold."
Questions
- "What seasons do you have in your country?"
- "What is your favorite season and why?"
- "Does it snow in winter where you live?"
Answers
- "We have a rainy season and a dry season."
- "My favorite season is spring because it’s warm and nice."
- "No, it doesn’t snow in my country."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends discussing seasons in their countries.
Emma: Hi, Mike! How many seasons do you have in your country?
Mike: We have four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. What about you?
Emma: We only have two: the rainy season and the dry season.
Mike: Oh, that’s interesting! When is the rainy season?
Emma: It starts in June and ends in September. It rains almost every day!
Mike: Wow! In winter here, we often have snow, and it’s very cold.
Emma: That sounds fun! I’d love to see snow one day.
Mike: You should visit in December. That’s when we get the most snowfall.
READING
"The Seasons Around the World"
Seasons vary depending on where you live. In some countries, people experience four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Spring is a time of new life, with flowers blooming and warmer temperatures. Summer is hot and sunny, perfect for outdoor activities like swimming and picnics. In autumn, the leaves change color and fall, and the weather becomes cooler. Winter is the coldest season, and in some places, there is snow and ice.
In tropical countries, people usually have only two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season is wet, with heavy rainfall almost every day. The dry season, on the other hand, is hot and sunny, with little or no rain.
No matter where you live, seasons affect what people wear, what they do, and even what they eat. Some fruits and vegetables are seasonal and grow only at specific times of the year. Seasons make our world diverse and exciting!
Questions and Answers
Q: How many seasons do tropical countries usually have?
A: Tropical countries usually have two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season.Q: What happens in autumn in some countries?
A: The leaves change color and fall, and the weather becomes cooler.Q: What is the rainy season like?
A: The rainy season is wet, with heavy rainfall almost every day.Q: Which season is the coldest?
A: Winter is the coldest season.Q: How do seasons affect people’s lives?
A: Seasons affect what people wear, what they do, and what they eat.
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