Speaking vocabulary
Weather and seasons
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about weather and seasons. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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a mild climate
- Meaning: weather that is generally not extremely hot or cold.
- Example: The region has a mild climate for much of the year.
- Context: weather and seasons. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “a mild climate” naturally in one sentence about weather and seasons.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
heavy rainfall
- Meaning: a large amount of rain.
- Example: Heavy rainfall delayed our journey.
- Context: weather and seasons. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “heavy rainfall” naturally in one sentence about weather and seasons.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
a sudden change in weather
- Meaning: a quick shift in weather conditions.
- Example: A sudden change in weather forced us indoors.
- Context: weather and seasons. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “a sudden change in weather” naturally in one sentence about weather and seasons.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
seasonal activities
- Meaning: things people do at particular times of the year.
- Example: Apple picking is one of our favourite seasonal activities.
- Context: weather and seasons. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “seasonal activities” naturally in one sentence about weather and seasons.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
extreme temperatures
- Meaning: very high or very low temperatures.
- Example: Extreme temperatures can make outdoor work difficult.
- Context: weather and seasons. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “extreme temperatures” naturally in one sentence about weather and seasons.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
dress in layers
- Meaning: wear several layers of clothing.
- Example: I dress in layers when the weather is changeable.
- Context: weather and seasons. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “dress in layers” naturally in one sentence about weather and seasons.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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