A1 · Beginner · Daily life, shopping
Seasons
6 short A1 English scripts to practise how to seasons. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase My favourite season is… (American English: My favorite season is…)
Which season should I visit?
Which season is best for a visit? Hmm. Spring is nice, but wet. Summer is lovely, but everybody is here. Autumn is quiet, and the trees are gold. Winter is dark and cold, but the pubs are warm.
My answer? Come in any season, but bring a good coat. Always bring a coat. That's the real British rule.
American English
Which season is best for a visit? Hmm. Spring is nice, but rainy. Summer is great, but everybody is here. Fall is quiet, and the trees are gold. Winter is dark and cold, but the diners are warm.
My answer? Come in any season, but bring a good jacket. Always bring a jacket. That's the only rule.
Jumping in the leaves
Hello, it's Ece. My favourite season is autumn. Why? The leaves! They are red, orange and brown, and they fall on my head.
In spring the flowers grow in our garden. But autumn is better, because I can jump in the leaves. Mum says, 'Don't!' I say, 'It's science!'
American English
Hi, it's Ece. My favorite season is fall. Why? The leaves! They are red, orange and brown, and they land on my head.
In spring the flowers grow in our yard. But fall is better, because I can jump in the leaves. Mom says, 'Don't!' I say, 'It's science!'
Why is it dark at five?
Why is it so dark? It's only half past five! Oh yes, the clocks go back this weekend. Next week it will get dark at four thirty.
Sunset at four thirty means no daylight after work. Can we meet at lunchtime instead? You choose the place. I'm not going out in the dark again!
American English
Why is it so dark? It's only five thirty! Oh right, daylight saving time ends this weekend. Next week it will get dark at four thirty.
Sunset at four thirty means no daylight after work. Can we meet at lunch instead? You pick the place. I'm not going out in the dark again!
Sunny Sunday, big plan
Hi team! The sun is out, so let's be outdoors today. We can have a picnic in the park, or a barbecue at Sam's. Or we can go for a walk by the river.
Who wants to stay in? Nobody? Good. And if it rains, we all stay in at Sam's and eat the picnic on his floor. That's the plan.
American English
Hey guys! The sun is out, so let's be outdoors today. We can have a picnic in the park, or a barbecue in Sam's backyard. Or we can go for a walk by the river.
Who wants to stay in? Nobody? Good. And if it rains, we all stay in at Sam's and eat the picnic on his living room floor. That's the plan.
The festive season again
It's the festive season again! Every year, my mum cooks too much. Every year, I eat too much. It's tradition.
My friend Joe runs all year round, even in the festive season. Wow. I only run once in a while, usually for a bus. See you at the party!
American English
It's the holiday season again! Every year, my mom cooks too much. Every year, I eat too much. It's tradition.
My friend Joe runs all year round, even in the holiday season. Wow. I only run once in a while, usually to catch the bus. See you at the party!
Colin the snowman
Grandad, look out of the window! There's snow everywhere. I'm building a snowman before school. His name is Colin. He has a carrot nose and your old scarf.
Mum says the sunrise is at seven now, so the snow will melt by ten. Poor Colin! Please come before ten and take a photo of him. Or bring a big freezer. Love, Mia.
American English
Grandpa, look outside! There's snow everywhere, and school is closed. It's a snow day! I'm building a snowman. His name is Colin. He has a carrot nose and your old scarf.
Mom says the sunrise is at seven now, so the snow will melt by ten. Poor Colin! Please come before ten and take a picture of him. Or bring a giant freezer. Love, Mia.
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spring noun | the season after winter, when flowers come |
| summer noun | the hottest season of the year |
| winter noun | the coldest season of the year |
| season noun | one of the four parts of the year |