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
Word | Meaning | Example |
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Sunny | Bright with a lot of sunlight | It’s sunny today, so don’t forget your sunglasses! |
Cloudy | Covered with clouds | The sky is cloudy—it might rain soon. |
Rainy | Having a lot of rain | I always carry an umbrella on rainy days. |
Stormy | With strong wind, rain, and possibly thunder | The weather turned stormy in the afternoon. |
Snowy | With falling snow | Kids love building snowmen on snowy days. |
❄️ 2. Temperature Vocabulary
Word | Meaning | Example |
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Hot | Very warm | It’s too hot to go outside at noon. |
Warm | Comfortably high temperature | It’s warm today—perfect for a picnic! |
Cool | Slightly cold | The evening breeze feels cool and refreshing. |
Cold | Low temperature | It’s cold—wear a jacket! |
Freezing | Extremely cold (below 0°C/32°F) | My hands are freezing! I need gloves. |
🔥 Hot → Warm → Cool → Cold → Freezing ❄️
🌪️ 3. Extreme Weather Vocabulary
Word | Meaning | Example |
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Thunderstorm | A storm with thunder and lightning | I heard a thunderstorm last night—it was loud! |
Hurricane | A strong tropical storm | The hurricane caused serious damage to the coast. |
Tornado | A violently rotating column of air | Tornadoes are rare but very dangerous. |
Drought | A long period without rain | The drought affected the crops in the area. |
Flood | Too much water covering land | After days of rain, the river flooded the streets. |
🌿 Section 2: Nature Vocabulary
🌳 1. Natural Landscapes
Word | Meaning | Example |
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Mountain | A high area of land | We hiked to the top of the mountain. |
Valley | Low land between hills or mountains | The river flows through a deep valley. |
Forest | A large area filled with trees | Bears live in the forest. |
Desert | A dry, sandy area with little rain | Cacti grow in the desert. |
Ocean | A large body of salt water | Whales live in the ocean. |
🌼 2. Nature Elements
Word | Meaning | Example |
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Tree | A tall plant with a trunk and branches | The tree provides shade in the summer. |
Flower | A colorful part of a plant | She picked a yellow flower from the garden. |
River | A stream of water flowing through land | The river flows into the sea. |
Lake | A large body of water surrounded by land | We swam in the lake during our vacation. |
Rock | A hard piece of earth material | He sat on a rock and watched the sunset. |
🧠 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:
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Weather conditions: sunny, rainy, stormy
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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:
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"What’s the weather like today?"
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"Do you prefer the ocean or the mountains?"
✅ 5. Use Real Resources
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Watch nature documentaries in English
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Use weather apps in English
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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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