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TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER

Weather affects our daily lives. It helps us decide what to wear, what activities to do, and how to plan our day. Understanding how to describe the weather is useful for conversations and making plans.

In this lesson, students will learn how to talk about different types of weather, describe temperatures, and use common weather expressions.


GRAMMAR: TALKING ABOUT WEATHER USING "IT'S" AND "THERE IS/ARE"

We use "It’s" + adjective to describe the weather.

"It’s sunny today."
"It’s very windy this afternoon."
"It’s cold in winter."

We use "There is/are" for specific weather conditions.

"There is a storm."
"There are clouds in the sky."
"There is heavy rain."

Sentence Structure

It’s + adjective + (time reference).

  • "It’s hot in summer."

  • "It’s not cloudy today."

  • "It’s always cold in December."

There is/are + noun.

  • "There is a strong wind."

  • "There are many clouds."

  • "There is no rain today."


VOCABULARY

  1. Sunny – Bright with a lot of sunlight.
    Example: "It’s sunny and warm outside."

  2. Rainy – With a lot of rain.
    Example: "It’s rainy in the afternoon."

  3. Cloudy – Covered with clouds.
    Example: "It’s very cloudy today."

  4. Windy – With a lot of wind.
    Example: "It is very windy in autumn."

  5. Storm – Very bad weather with rain, wind, or thunder.
    Example: "There is a storm coming."

  6. Foggy – With a lot of fog.
    Example: "It is foggy in the morning."

  7. Hot – Very warm.
    Example: "It’s hot in summer."

  8. Cold – With a low temperature.
    Example: "It’s cold in winter."

  9. Snowy – With a lot of snow.
    Example: "It’s snowy in December."

  10. Mild – Not too hot or too cold.
    Example: "The weather is mild in spring."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "What’s the weather like today?"

  • "It’s sunny and warm."

  • "There are a lot of clouds."

  • "It’s raining a lot."

  • "The wind is very strong."

  • "I need an umbrella because it’s raining."

  • "Let’s stay inside; there is a storm."

  • "It’s very cold; wear a jacket."

  • "Spring is my favorite season because it’s mild."

  • "I don’t like hot weather."


SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "It’s a beautiful sunny day."

  • "There is snow on the ground."

  • "It’s warm and nice outside."

Negative Sentences

  • "It is not rainy today."

  • "There is no wind this morning."

  • "It is not too hot in autumn."

Questions

  • "What’s the weather like today?"

  • "Is it cold outside?"

  • "Do you like rainy days?"

Answers

  • "It’s sunny and warm."

  • "Yes, it’s very cold today."

  • "No, I prefer sunny weather."


CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends talking about the weather.

Tom: What’s the weather like today?
Anna: It’s cloudy and a little windy.
Tom: Oh, should I take a jacket?
Anna: Yes, it might get colder later.
Tom: Thanks for the advice!


READING: "A Rainy Afternoon"

Mike wakes up and looks outside. The sky is gray, and there are big clouds. He checks the weather forecast. "It will rain today," he says. He takes his umbrella and wears a raincoat. In the afternoon, it starts to rain heavily. People run to find shelter. Mike is happy because he is prepared. He walks slowly and enjoys the fresh air. After a while, the rain stops, and a rainbow appears in the sky.


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: What is the weather like in the morning?
    A: The sky is gray, and there are big clouds.

  2. Q: What does Mike do to prepare for the rain?
    A: He takes an umbrella and wears a raincoat.

  3. Q: What happens in the afternoon?
    A: It starts to rain heavily.

  4. Q: How do people react to the rain?
    A: They run to find shelter.

  5. Q: What appears in the sky after the rain stops?
    A: A rainbow appears.

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