Weather and Climate
Lesson Objectives
- To learn vocabulary related to weather and climate.
- To describe the weather using appropriate expressions.
- To talk about seasons and weather conditions.
Weather Vocabulary
| English | Arabic | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | مشمس | It is sunny today. |
| Cloudy | غائم | The sky is cloudy. |
| Rainy | ممطر | It is rainy in winter. |
| Windy | عاصف الرياح | It is very windy. |
| Snowy | مثلج | It is snowy in the mountains. |
| Foggy | ضبابي | It is foggy in the morning. |
| Hot | حار | Summer is hot. |
| Cold | بارد | Winter is cold. |
| Warm | دافئ | Spring is warm. |
| Cool | لطيف/بارد قليلاً | Autumn is cool. |
Seasons and Weather
There are four seasons:
- Spring (March – May): warm and sunny, flowers bloom.
- Summer (June – August): hot and sunny, people go to the beach.
- Autumn / Fall (September – November): cool and windy, leaves fall.
- Winter (December – February): cold and rainy, sometimes snowy.
Questions and Answers about Weather
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the weather like today? | It is sunny and warm. |
| What is the temperature today? | It is 25 degrees Celsius. |
| What is your favourite season? | My favourite season is spring. |
| Why do you like spring? | Because it is warm and beautiful. |
Examples
Example 1: Write a short paragraph about the weather in Algeria.
“In Algeria, the weather changes with the seasons. Summer is very hot and sunny. Winter is cold and rainy. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant.”
Example 2: Complete the sentences:
- When it rains, we use an ______. (umbrella)
- When it is cold, we wear a ______. (jacket / coat)
- When it is sunny, we wear ______. (sunglasses / a hat)
Exercises
- Match the season with its weather:
- Summer — cold and rainy
- Winter — warm and sunny
- Spring — hot and sunny
- Describe the weather today in your city (3-4 sentences).
- Write 5 sentences about your favourite season and why you like it.
Summary
- We use “It is + adjective” to describe weather: It is sunny, rainy, cold…
- Each season has typical weather: summer (hot), winter (cold), spring (warm), autumn (cool).
- Weather vocabulary helps us describe our environment and daily life.
Related Lessons
- English — Numbers, Colours and Shapes — 1st Year Middle School
- English — Classroom Objects and School Supplies — 1st Year Middle School
مدونة التربية و التعليم في الجزائر – دروس، فروض، نتائج امتحانات مدونة التربية والتعليم في الجزائر | تحضير الدروس، فروض واختبارات، نتائج البكالوريا وBEM، مسابقات التوظيف، والتوجيه المدرسي للطلاب وأولياء الأمور.