ESL WORKSHEET - Weather and climate

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

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Dec. 13, 2023

Level: Pre-Intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Environment and Nature; Weather and Climate; Giving a Presentation; Vocabulary Lesson; Speaking; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 12/13/2023

In this lesson, students talk about the weather with a focus on different climates around the world. The lesson starts with a short video to set the context. The students then complete a pre-listening vocabulary task about weather types before listening to two people describing the weather in their country. They complete a comprehension task before identifying adjectives used to describe the weather and temperature. They then practice using the language by describing the weather where they live. They extend their vocabulary by matching extreme weather before playing a speaking game to review and practice the new words. The students then develop the topic further by listening to a weather forecast. They complete pre- and during-tasks before taking part in a weather forecast roleplay task. There is an additional speaking task to personalize the topic. (by Victoria Aitken)

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• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in American English.
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• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in British English.
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AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS

Exercise 2
ONE
Well, the weather in England can be unpredictable. You never know what it will be like. We have four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter and occasionally you can experience all four seasons in one day. In spring, the weather can vary from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. We tend to get rainbows during this time. Summer is the hottest season, with occasional thunderstorms, and heat waves. Fall is usually wet and windy and the temperature drops. Winter is the coldest season with freezing temperatures, sometimes below 32°F degrees. We get strong winds and downpours.
TWO
I live in the south of Spain, so we have a Mediterranean climate. It is one of the warmest regions in the country. We have mild winters and dry, hot days. There are about three hundred days of sunshine per year and for six months of the year, the temperatures average 77°F degrees. During the peak of the summer, the temperatures can reach 104°F degrees which can feel unbearable. Unfortunately, in recent years we have experienced more wildfires. We get the most rain in November and December and sometimes hail. Some areas get snow which people find surprising.

Exercise 7
Speaker: Good morning, here is your weather summary for today. Ottawa will experience freezing temperatures with an increased chance of snow towards the end of the day. Washington D.C. will remain dry and sunny with temperatures of around 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Mexico City will be hot and humid with temperatures reaching 88 degrees Fahrenheit. There will be heavy thunderstorms in San Salvador which are likely to continue into tomorrow with a risk of flooding in some low areas. There will be strong winds and rain in Managua for most of the day with temperatures of around 77 degrees Fahrenheit while San Jose will remain dry and cloudy. Finally, Panama City will see sunshine and light showers with a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s your update for this hour. Thanks for tuning in.

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