Dialogue
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Weather. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again.
Dorothy asks Kevin about the weather in San Francisco.
| Dorothy: |
It’s been very foggy and chilly in SF lately. |
| Kevin: |
What’s the weather report for today? |
| Dorothy: |
Hmm, let’s see. It’s 55 degrees and foggy. |
| Kevin: |
That’s a bit chilly, but it’s the usual San Francisco weather. How’s the weather in LA? |
| Dorothy: |
LA is much sunnier and warmer than SF. Today it’s 70 degrees. |
| Kevin: |
Do you have enough warm clothes? |
| Dorothy: |
I have a jacket, but I think I need more outerwear. I wonder if I should go shopping this weekend. |
| Kevin: |
You should wear an extra layer that you can take off when it gets sunny and warm. |
| Dorothy: |
I’m already doing that but sometimes it’s not enough. Maybe I’ll get a scarf. |
| Kevin: |
That’s a good idea. |
Vocabulary
Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions
|
Expression |
Definition |
Example |
|
foggy |
having or filled with fog |
a gray, foggy morning |
|
chilly |
feeling cold |
It’s so chilly today that I wore a sweater and a jacket. |
|
XX degrees (Fahrenheit) |
a unit for measuring temperature |
Bake the bread at 350 degrees (Fahrenheit) for 35 minutes. |
|
weather |
the temperature and other outside conditions (such as rain, cloudiness, etc.) at a particular time and place |
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia right now? |
|
sunny |
having plenty of bright sunlight |
I’m so happy for this sunny weather. |
|
it gets (adj) |
the weather changes |
It gets pretty cold in the winter. |
|
I wonder if |
not sure, curious about |
I wonder if I can go for a walk today or if it is too hot and sunny. |
|
wear an extra layer |
put on extra clothing |
You’d better wear an extra layer to keep yourself warm. |
|
take off |
undress |
I want to take off this sweaty shirt right now. |
|
scarf |
a long piece of cloth that is worn on your shoulders, around your neck, or over your head |
I wear a wool scarf on cold days. |
Exercise
Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.
- What is the weather like in your country?
- Indonesia is warm and humid all the time.
- Japan has four seasons, and the weather in each season is very different.
- Your answer:_______________________________
- Does your country have four seasons?
- Yes, we have four very distinct seasons.
- No, we only have dry and wet seasons.
- Your answer:_______________________________
- Does it get below zero (freezing point) in winter?
- Yes, it can get freezing cold in winter.
- No, winter here is pretty mild.
- Your answer:_______________________________
- What kind of weather do you like the most?
- I like warm but dry weather.
- I prefer a cold winter rather than a very hot summer.
- Your answer:_______________________________
- How do you keep yourself warm on a cold day?
- I wear many layers of clothing.
- I just stay inside.
- Your answer:_______________________________
Conversation
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.
- What’s your favorite season and why?
- Do you have snow/hail/typhoons/tornadoes in your country?
- Do you think that in recent years we are losing our four distinct seasons?
- In your opinion, which season is the most beautiful?
- Do you think weather affects the way people feel?
Wrap-up
Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.
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