Module 04 —Weather and Seasons
First conditional · Reading Part 1 notices · Listening note completion
A2 Key parts in this lesson
Why this lesson now? Practises the conditionals from Lesson 04 again.
Your level · You are here
Get ready · 01
5 minGet talking
Tell your partner: which season do you like best, and why?
Finish this sentence: 'If it rains this weekend, I...'
Describe today's weather in three words.
Grammar for the Exam · 02
8–10 minFirst conditional: talking about weather plans
If + present simple, will + infinitive. Use it for real, possible future situations.
- 1We use the first conditional to talk about things that are genuinely likely to happen and their results — this is very common when we plan around the weather, because we usually don't know for sure what it will be like.
- 2The if clause uses the present simple even though we are talking about the future: If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay inside.
- 3The result clause uses will + infinitive.
- 4The two clauses can go in either order: We'll stay inside if it rains tomorrow (no comma needed when if comes second).
- 5We often use this pattern to make weather-based plans and give simple advice: If it's cold, wear a coat.
If it rains tomorrow, we'll cancel the picnic.
If the sun shines this afternoon, I'll go for a walk.
We won't go to the beach if it's windy.
If it snows tonight, the roads will be dangerous in the morning.
Question 1.Which sentence is correct?
Question 2.Complete: 'If it's sunny tomorrow, I ____ go for a run.'
Question 3.Complete: 'If it ____ cold tonight, take a jacket.'
Question 4.Which sentence needs no comma?
Question 5.Complete: 'We won't go out if it ____ too windy.'
Quick check 1.In the first conditional, which tense follows 'if'?
Exam Vocabulary · 03
5–7 minWords & phrases to own
a prediction of what the weather will be like
Have you checked the weather forecast for tomorrow?
sunny / cloudy / rainy / windy / snowy
words describing types of weather
What's the weather like today?
how hot or cold something is, measured in degrees
What's a comfortable temperature for you?
to rain very heavily
Has it ever poured with rain on an important day for you?
very bad weather with strong wind, rain or thunder
Have you ever been outside during a storm?
one of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn, winter
Which season has the best weather where you live?
What to do
Match each weather word with its meaning.
Tap an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.
Activation · Personalise · Recycle
Use the weather vocabulary in first conditional sentences.
Ask your partner
- If the forecast says rain tomorrow, what will you do?
- What do you do if there's a storm?
"If it's very cold tomorrow, I..."wrap up warm
Which season is best for outdoor activities? Give a reason.
Give your answer + one reason.
Write 30 words about your plans for the weekend, depending on the weather.
Pronunciation for Speaking · 04
3–4 minWeak form of 'will' ('ll) in the first conditional
will is almost always contracted to 'll after a pronoun in natural speech: I'll, we'll, it'll.
- • If it rains, I'll stay home.
- • We'll go to the beach if it's sunny.
- • It'll be cold tonight if the wind continues.
- • She'll bring an umbrella if it looks like rain.
Reading Skills · 05
8–10 minReading — a city with four very different seasons
Read along — listen to the text
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
My city has four clear seasons, and I love how different life feels in each one. In spring, the weather is mild and a little unpredictable — if it's sunny, everyone goes to the parks, but if it rains, the cafés fill up instead. I always carry a small umbrella in my bag from March onwards, just in case.
Summer here can get very hot, sometimes over thirty degrees. If the temperature rises too much, the local pools get extremely busy, and many people prefer to stay indoors during the hottest part of the afternoon. Evenings are the best time to be outside in summer, when it's finally a bit cooler.
Autumn is my favourite season. The air becomes fresh and cool, and the leaves change colour beautifully. If it's a clear day, I'll go for a long walk in the countryside nearby. Winter, on the other hand, brings a lot of snow, and if there's heavy snow overnight, schools sometimes close for the day. Despite the cold, I enjoy watching the first snowfall of the year — it always feels a little magical.
Question 1.What does the writer do from March onwards?
Question 2.What happens if the summer temperature rises too much?
Question 3.What is the writer's favourite season?
Question 4.What does the writer do on a clear autumn day?
Question 5.What sometimes happens after heavy snow overnight?
What to do
- 1.Read the notices.
- 2.Choose the correct meaning, A, B or C.
Weather warning
WEATHER WARNING Heavy snow is expected tonight and tomorrow morning. Drivers are advised to avoid unnecessary journeys before 10am.
1.What does the warning tell drivers?
2.Why does the friend want to change the plan?
Park closed
PARK CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE Several trees have fallen. The park will reopen once it is safe. Sorry for any inconvenience.
3.Why is the park closed?
Listening Skills · 06
8–10 minListening — the weekend weather forecast
Listening audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Show transcript
Presenter:Good morning! Here's your weekend weather forecast.
Presenter:On Saturday, it will be mostly cloudy with a temperature of around fifteen degrees — sorry, I mean sixteen degrees.
Presenter:There might be some light rain in the morning, but it should clear up by the afternoon.
Presenter:On Sunday, expect sunny weather all day, with a top temperature of twenty degrees.
Presenter:If you're planning to go outside on Sunday, it will be a good day for a picnic or a walk.
Presenter:Winds will be light both days, and there is no warning of storms this weekend.
Presenter:Remember, if you're heading to the coast on Sunday, take some sun cream — it's going to be a warm one!
Question 1.What is Saturday's temperature, after the correction?
Question 2.What weather is expected on Saturday morning?
Question 3.What is Sunday's top temperature?
Question 4.What does the presenter suggest doing on Sunday?
Question 5.What does the presenter advise for people going to the coast on Sunday?
What to do
Listen again and complete the notes with ONE or TWO words or a number.
Part 3 audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Weekend Weather Forecast
NotesNotes taken from a weather forecast broadcast
- Saturday weather:
- Saturday temperature:
- Saturday morning:
- Sunday weather:
- Sunday temperature:
- Bring to the coast:
Exam Strategy · 07
5 minReading Part 1 and Listening note completion
Read/listen for the whole meaning, and always take the corrected answer.
Task
- 1Reading Part 1: match short weather notices, warnings and messages to their correct meaning (A, B or C).
- 2Listening: complete notes with a word or number from a longer forecast, listened to twice, watching for corrections.
Example
Forecast: fifteen degrees — sorry, I mean sixteen degrees. The correct note answer is sixteen, not fifteen.
Writing Task · 08
5 minPut it in writing
Q1.Complete: 'If it ____ (rain), we'll stay home.'
Q2.Which tense follows 'will' in the result clause of the first conditional?
Write a short message to a friend (25–35 words) about weekend plans that depend on the weather. Use at least one first conditional sentence.
Your writing draft
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Hi! If it's sunny on Saturday, let's go for a picnic in the park. If it rains, we could watch a film at my place instead. Let me know what you'd prefer — see you soon!
Examiner comment
| 5 | All content points covered; consistent style; range of structures; minor errors only. |
| 3 | Content mostly covered; mostly suitable style; some range; errors don't stop the reader understanding. |
| 1 | Limited content; intrusive errors; very basic structures; under-length. |
Speaking Task · 09
10–15 minMake it a real conversation
Talk with a partner about weather and seasons. Ask and answer using the first conditional and weather vocabulary.
Examiner
"Now talk together about which season is best for free time activities."
Discuss together
Which season is the best for free time activities?
Now decide together
Together, choose the best season for outdoor activities and give two reasons.
Useful discussion language
Optional · Teacher-led
Teacher Activities
Use if the class finishes early. ~14 min total
Homework · 10
Take-homeTake it home
Self-study — everything you need is included below. All four skills are covered so you keep the spiral going between lessons; pick the order that suits you.
Write five first conditional sentences about your plans for next week, depending on the weather.
Your response
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Example
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Reread the three weather notices and write one sentence explaining each in your own words.
Your response
0 words SavedAttempt the task first, then check your answers.
Listen to (or reread) the weekend forecast again and complete the notes from memory.
Your response
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Recap · 11
2–3 minWhat you've learned
- Use the first conditional (if + present simple, will + infinitive) to talk about real, possible weather plans.
- The two clauses can go in either order; no comma is needed when 'if' comes second.
- In Reading Part 1, read the whole notice for the reason or advice, not just the topic.
- In listening notes, always write the corrected answer if the speaker corrects themselves.
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