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Nature and Environment

Forecast: Vocabulary Growth! Words for Weather, Seasons, and the World around Us

Weather is one of the most relatable topics for ESL students because it affects their plans, their routines, and even their mood. That’s why nature and environment vocabulary is such a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit. Whether students are chatting about the forecast, planning a trip, or reading the news, this vocabulary helps them engage confidently in real-world conversations.

From sunny, cloudy, and rainy to stormy, foggy, and snowy, this set gives learners the essential words they need to describe the world around them. Because weather is a daily topic in casual conversation, teaching these words early helps students connect with others and express themselves more fully.

Beyond the basics, this pack dives deeper into environmental details with words like humid, dry, cool, and mild, terms that help students describe not just the weather, but how it feels. Words like thunder, lightning, drizzle, and downpour bring texture and precision to their language, especially useful in storytelling or news-related lessons.

These terms also support cross-cultural discussion. How does weather vary across countries? What’s a typical winter or summer like in each student’s hometown? Bringing these conversations into your classroom not only builds vocabulary but also encourages personal connection and comparison.

The topic is also ideal for interactive learning. Students can track weather reports, act out conditions, or build visual displays of different types of days, from cozy and chilly mornings to hot and humid afternoons. It’s dynamic, sensory-rich language that naturally sparks engagement.

Now is the perfect time to add the “Nature and Environment” pack. It is not just about rain or shine; it’s about helping your students express their world, every day. Bring this pack into your lessons and let your students forecast with confidence!

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46HotAdjectiveVery warm.It was too hot to go outside.
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46WetAdjectiveCovered in water.The grass was wet from the rain.
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46CoolAdjectiveA little cold in a nice way.The air was cool after the rain.
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46SunnyAdjectiveFull of sunshine.It was a sunny day at the beach.
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46RainyAdjectiveWith rain falling.It was a rainy afternoon, so they stayed inside.
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46WindyAdjectiveWith a lot of wind.It was too windy to fly a kite.
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46SnowyAdjectiveWith snow falling or on the ground.The school closed on a snowy day.
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46CloudyAdjectiveWith many clouds in the sky.The sky was cloudy before the rain.
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46TemperatureNounHow hot or cold something is.The temperature dropped last night.
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46DryAdjectiveNot wet.The dry weather cracked the soil.
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46MildAdjectiveNot too hot or cold.The mild weather was nice for walking.
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46CozyAdjectiveWarm and comfortable.The room felt cozy and quiet.
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46FoggyAdjectiveWith thick mist that makes it hard to see.The road was hard to drive on because it was foggy.
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46StormyAdjectiveWith heavy rain, wind, or thunder.It was stormy last night with strong winds.
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46ChillyAdjectiveA little cold.It was chilly, so she wore a sweater.
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46BreezeNounA soft, gentle wind.A light breeze made the day pleasant.
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46ThunderNounA loud sound after lightning.The thunder scared the dog.
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46LightningNounA bright flash in the sky during a storm.Lightning lit up the sky at night.
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46Clear SkyNounA sky without any clouds.The sky was clear all day.
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46ThermometerNounA tool that shows how hot or cold it is.The thermometer read 25 degrees Celsius.
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46Weather ConditionsNounWhat the weather is like now.The weather conditions were perfect for a picnic.
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46DewNounWater drops on grass in the morning.The grass was wet with dew.
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46HailNounFrozen balls of rain.The hail broke a window.
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46HumidAdjectiveHot and wet in the air.It felt sticky because the air was humid.
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46FrostNounThin ice on surfaces in cold weather.Frost covered the car window.
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46DrizzleNounLight rain.It was a soft drizzle in the morning.
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46DownpourNounVery heavy rain.They got soaked in the downpour.
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46FreezingAdjectiveVery cold, below 0°C.It was freezing outside today.
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46OvercastAdjectiveCloudy and gray.The sky was overcast all day.
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46HumidityNounHow wet the air feels.The humidity made the air feel sticky.
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46PressureNounThe weight of air in the sky.Low pressure can mean rain is coming.
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46Partly CloudyAdjectiveWhen the sky has some clouds but also sun.It will be partly cloudy this afternoon.
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46GaleNounA very strong wind.The gale blew over several trees.
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47LakeNounA big area of water surrounded by land.They went swimming in the lake.
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47PondNounA small still body of water.Ducks swim in the pond.
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47OceanNounA very large body of salt water.Whales live in the ocean.
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47RiverNounA large stream of water.They crossed the river by boat.
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47ForestNounA large area full of trees.They walked in the quiet forest.
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47JungleNounA thick, tropical forest.The jungle was full of loud animals.
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47DesertNounA dry area with little rain.Camels live in the desert.
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47MountainNounA very tall part of the land.We saw snow on top of the mountain.
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47HabitatNounThe place where an animal or plant lives.A forest is a bear's habitat.
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47CanopyNounThe top layer of trees in a forest.The canopy blocks sunlight below.
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47WetlandNounA wet area with many plants.Wetlands help clean the water.
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47SavannahNounA large flat area with grass and few trees.The savannah is home to lions.
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47EcosystemNounAll living things and their environment together.A coral reef is a complex ecosystem.
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47UnderbrushNounSmall plants under tall trees in a forest.They walked through thick underbrush.
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47Coral ReefNounA structure in the ocean made by coral.Fish live around the coral reef.
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47Forest FloorNounThe bottom layer of a forest.Leaves covered the forest floor.
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48LeafNounThe flat green part of a plant.A leaf fell from the tree.
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48PlantNounA living thing that grows in soil and uses sunlight.She watered the plant.
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48GrassNounShort green plants that cover the ground.They sat on the grass to eat lunch.
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48FruitNounA sweet part of a plant that you can eat.She ate a red fruit from the tree.
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48FlowerNounA part of a plant with colourful petals.The flower is pink and smells nice.
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48VegetableNounA plant or part of a plant used as food, such as a carrot or potato.He put vegetables in the soup.
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48BushNounA small plant with many branches.They saw a bird hiding in the bush.
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48HerbNounA plant used to add flavor or for health.She used fresh herbs in the soup.
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48RootNounThe part of a plant that grows underground.The tree has long roots.
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48StemNounThe main part of a plant that holds leaves and flowers.The stem is tall and green.
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48SeedNounA small part of a plant that can grow into a new one.She planted the seed in the soil.
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48ShrubNounA small woody plant with many stems.The shrubs were planted along the path.
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48PetalNounA colored part of a flower.The rose has red petals.
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48CactusNounA plant with thick stems that grows in dry places.The cactus has sharp spines.
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48VineNounA plant that climbs or spreads over things.The vine grew up the wall.
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48FernNounA green plant with feathery leaves.The fern grows well in shady places.
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48MossNounA soft green plant that grows in wet places.Moss covered the rocks near the stream.
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48FloraNounPlants of a region or time.The forest’s flora includes many flowers.
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48AlgaeNounTiny green plants that live in water.The pond was green with algae.
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48BambooNounA tall, strong grass used in many ways.Bamboo grows quickly in warm places.
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48WildflowerNounA flower that grows without being planted.Wildflowers grow all over the field.
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49BirdNounA small animal with wings and feathers that can fly.The bird flew across the sky.
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49FishNounAn animal that lives in water and has gills.They saw fish swimming in the pond.
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49InsectNounA small animal with six legs.The bee is a useful insect.
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49MammalNounAn animal with hair that feeds its babies milk.A dog is a mammal.
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49ReptileNounAn animal with dry, scaly skin.A snake is a reptile.
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49WildlifeNounAnimals living in nature.The park protects local wildlife.
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49AmphibianNounAn animal that lives in water and on land.A frog is an amphibian.
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49FaunaNounAnimals of a region or time.The island’s fauna includes many birds.
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49SpeciesNounA group of similar animals or plants.Pandas are an endangered species.
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50ForecastNounA report about future weather.The forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
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50ClimateNounThe usual weather in a place.This country has a warm climate.
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50RainfallNounAmount of rain that falls.The area had heavy rainfall last night.
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50MonsoonNounA season with heavy rain.The monsoon brings water to farms.
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50CycloneNounA big storm with strong winds.The cyclone damaged houses near the coast.
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50BlizzardNounA heavy snowstorm with wind.The blizzard closed roads and schools.
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50HeatwaveNounA long period of very hot weather.The heatwave lasted for several days.
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50UV IndexNounA number showing sun strength.The UV index is high today.
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50Cold SnapNounA short time of very cold weather.A cold snap surprised everyone.
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50Wind ChillNounHow cold it feels because of the wind.The wind chill made it feel much colder.
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50Weather FrontNounWhere two air types meet and cause changes.The cold front brought wind and rain.
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50PrecipitationNounAny water that falls from the sky.Rain is one type of precipitation.
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50Storm SurgeNounHigh ocean water during a storm.The storm surge flooded the streets.
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233RainbowNounA colourful arc in the sky after rain.We saw a rainbow after the rain stopped.
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233PollutionNounDirty air, water, or land.Car smoke causes air pollution.
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233PollenNounA fine yellow powder from flowers.Pollen fills the air in spring.
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233PollinationNounMoving pollen so plants can grow fruit or seeds.Bees help with pollination.
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233BarometerNounA tool that measures air pressure.The barometer showed a drop before the storm.
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233GerminationNounWhen a seed starts to grow.Germination needs water and warmth.
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233MeteorologistNounA scientist who studies weather.The meteorologist said a storm is coming.
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233PhotosynthesisNounHow plants use sunlight to make food.Photosynthesis helps plants grow.
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