Weather words
Summary
In this BBC Learning English episode, hosts Rob and Catherine explore essential weather vocabulary, distinguishing between nouns, verbs, and adjectives like rain, snow, wind, and sun. They clarify common grammatical errors, such as using "wind" as a verb or saying "it is sunning," and provide correct alternatives. The segment includes a listening exercise featuring a speaker named Harvey describing seasonal weather patterns, followed by a quiz to test comprehension. The episode concludes with a top tip for effective vocabulary retention, advising learners to review new words within the firs…
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Introduction to 6 Minute Vocabulary on weather
Harvey describes the weather in his area
Quiz answer and introduction to rain vocabulary
Rain as a noun, verb, and adjective
Snow as a noun, verb, and adjective
Windy as an adjective and wind as a noun
Wind as a noun and adjective, not a verb
Sun as a noun and adjective, not a verb
Quiz on correct and incorrect weather sentences
Top tip for learning new vocabulary
Closing remarks and website information
Midas tire guarantee promotion (repeated)
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