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

Word	Meaning	Example
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.

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

Word	Meaning	Example
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.

Memory trick: Group these as a scale:

🔥 Hot → Warm → Cool → Cold → Freezing ❄️

🌪️ 3. Extreme Weather Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Example
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.

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

🌿 Section 2: Nature Vocabulary

🌳 1. Natural Landscapes

Word	Meaning	Example
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.

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

🌼 2. Nature Elements

Word	Meaning	Example
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.

🎯 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."