Lesson 9: Is It Cold?

 

Let's Learn English Lesson 9: Is It Cold?

Anna: Oh, hi, everyone! Here in Washington, DC, the weather changes often. One day is cold and windy. But the next day is warm and sunny!  So, every day I check the forecast. Hello, Phone? What is today’s temperature?

Phone: Today it is 18 degrees ...

Anna: Eighteen degrees! That is cold!

Phone: … eighteen degrees Celsius.

Anna: Oh, Celsius. That is 65 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s warm.

Phone: Yes, Anna. It is warm.

Anna: Excuse me, Phone. Is it windy today?

Phone: No, it is not windy today.

Anna: Is it sunny today?

Phone: Yes, Anna. It is sunny.

Anna: Excuse me, Phone?

Phone: Yes, Anna.

Anna: Is it snowy today?

Phone: No, Anna. It is not snowy.

Anna: Thank you, Phone!

Anna: Today the weather is warm and sunny -- great for seeing Washington, D.C.

Anna: Phone! It is not warm and sunny! It is cold and windy and snowy!

Phone: Anna, it is not cold, windy, or snowy. It is warm and sunny … in Mexico City, Mexico.

Anna: Oh. I see. Mexico.

Anna: Washington weather changes often. Remember to check the forecast -- the right forecast.

Phone: Yes, Anna. Next time remember to check the right fore…

Anna: Okay, thank you Phone. Goodbye, Phone.

Anna: Until next time!

Writing

What is the weather where you are? You can see some examples in the Activity Sheet. Click on the image below to download it. Send us an email or write to us about your town's weather in the Comments section.

Activity Sheet for Let's Learn English Lesson 9

Learning Strategy

Learning Strategies are the thoughts and actions that help make learning easier or more effective. The learning strategy for this lesson is Look for Ways to Practice. We learn to speak by practicing often. Here is an example.
Nina sits on the bus next to a friendly American woman. Looking for a way to practice English, Nina asks, "What is the weather in your city?" The woman tells her about her home town, Tampa, Florida. "It's very warm and sunny." Nina can now practice speaking English with the woman until her bus stop. 
How do you find ways to practice English? Write to us in the Comments section or send us an email. Teachers, see the Lesson Plan for more details on teaching this strategy.