Vocabulary for Weather and Nature

 Welcome to our practical English vocabulary lesson on Weather and Nature! Whether you’re chatting about the weather with friends, watching the forecast, or planning a hike in the mountains, knowing the right words will help you communicate clearly and confidently.

In this lesson, you'll learn common vocabulary words and phrases used to describe weather and nature—plus practical examples and tips to help you remember them long term.

☁️ Section 1: Weather Vocabulary

🌦️ 1. Common Weather Conditions

WordMeaningExample
SunnyBright with a lot of sunlightIt’s sunny today, so don’t forget your sunglasses!
CloudyCovered with cloudsThe sky is cloudy—it might rain soon.
RainyHaving a lot of rainI always carry an umbrella on rainy days.
StormyWith strong wind, rain, and possibly thunderThe weather turned stormy in the afternoon.
SnowyWith falling snowKids love building snowmen on snowy days.

Tip to remember: Think of your daily routine—what do you wear when it’s sunny or rainy? Connect vocabulary to actions.

❄️ 2. Temperature Vocabulary

WordMeaningExample
HotVery warmIt’s too hot to go outside at noon.
WarmComfortably high temperatureIt’s warm today—perfect for a picnic!
CoolSlightly coldThe evening breeze feels cool and refreshing.
ColdLow temperatureIt’s cold—wear a jacket!
FreezingExtremely cold (below 0°C/32°F)My hands are freezing! I need gloves.

Memory trick: Group these as a scale:

🔥 Hot → Warm → Cool → Cold → Freezing ❄️

🌪️ 3. Extreme Weather Vocabulary

WordMeaningExample
ThunderstormA storm with thunder and lightningI heard a thunderstorm last night—it was loud!
HurricaneA strong tropical stormThe hurricane caused serious damage to the coast.
TornadoA violently rotating column of airTornadoes are rare but very dangerous.
DroughtA long period without rainThe drought affected the crops in the area.
FloodToo much water covering landAfter days of rain, the river flooded the streets.

👉 Practice idea: Watch a weather report in English and try to write down the words you hear.

🌿 Section 2: Nature Vocabulary

🌳 1. Natural Landscapes

WordMeaningExample
MountainA high area of landWe hiked to the top of the mountain.
ValleyLow land between hills or mountainsThe river flows through a deep valley.
ForestA large area filled with treesBears live in the forest.
DesertA dry, sandy area with little rainCacti grow in the desert.
OceanA large body of salt waterWhales live in the ocean.

Visualization tip: Search for photos of each landscape while saying the word out loud. Linking image + sound helps memory!

🌼 2. Nature Elements

WordMeaningExample
TreeA tall plant with a trunk and branchesThe tree provides shade in the summer.
FlowerA colorful part of a plantShe picked a yellow flower from the garden.
RiverA stream of water flowing through landThe river flows into the sea.
LakeA large body of water surrounded by landWe swam in the lake during our vacation.
RockA hard piece of earth materialHe sat on a rock and watched the sunset.

🎯 Flashcard activity: Make simple flashcards—word on one side, picture or example on the other.

🧠 How to Remember Weather and Nature Vocabulary Long Term

Here are some smart strategies to lock in what you’ve learned:

✅ 1. Use It Every Day

Write a daily weather report in your notebook:

"Today is cloudy and cool. I can see trees and flowers outside."

✅ 2. Group Words by Category

Break the vocabulary into themes:

  • Weather conditions: sunny, rainy, stormy

  • Landscapes: mountain, forest, desert
    This helps your brain store words in connected groups.

✅ 3. Use Your Senses

Describe what you see, hear, smell, or feel:

"I hear thunder. I feel the wind. The sky is dark and stormy."

✅ 4. Practice with a Friend

Ask each other questions:

  • "What’s the weather like today?"

  • "Do you prefer the ocean or the mountains?"

✅ 5. Use Real Resources

  • Watch nature documentaries in English

  • Use weather apps in English

  • Read children’s nature books for simple, clear vocabulary

🌈 Final Vocabulary Review

Here’s a quick list of all words in today’s lesson. Try to say each one out loud:

Weather: sunny, cloudy, rainy, stormy, snowy, hot, warm, cool, cold, freezing, thunderstorm, hurricane, tornado, drought, flood
Nature: mountain, valley, forest, desert, ocean, tree, flower, river, lake, rock

💬 Practice Challenge!

Write a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) describing the weather and nature in your hometown. Use at least 5 vocabulary words from this lesson.

Example:

"My hometown has warm weather most of the year. There are many trees and flowers in the parks. I live near a river that flows through a valley. Sometimes it gets very hot in the summer."

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