📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Elementary (A2), week 4
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| spring | September to November in Australia | Spring is beautiful in Canberra. |
| autumn | March to May in Australia | The leaves change colour in autumn. |
| humid | hot and wet air | It's very humid in Darwin. |
| storm | strong wind and rain | There was a big storm last night. |
| thunder | the loud noise in a storm | The thunder woke me up. |
| lightning | a flash of light in a storm | Stay inside during lightning. |
| drought | a long time without rain | Farmers are worried about the drought. |
| flood | too much water covering land | The road is closed because of a flood. |
| bushfire | a fire in the bush or forest | Bushfire season starts in summer. |
| forecast | what the weather will be | The forecast says rain tomorrow. |
| temperature | how hot or cold it is | The temperature dropped overnight. |
| breeze | a light, gentle wind | There's a nice breeze. |
| shade | an area out of the sun | Let's sit in the shade. |
| bush | natural land with trees in Australia | We went for a walk in the bush. |
| coast | land next to the sea | They live on the coast. |
| frost | ice on the ground on cold mornings | There was frost on the car. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for seasons, weather and nature?
Start with these 16 words, including spring, autumn, humid, storm. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Elementary (A2) words, from week 4 of the free Complete English Course.