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Weather news: a stormy weekend before spring arrives

A radio news report warns of a weekend storm, then promises spring weather; students note conditions and advice, then give their own forecast.

B1Adults40 minNews report

About this lesson

A B1 listening lesson (news report). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.

Level
B1
Skill
Listening
Type
News report
Students
Adults
Time
About 40 minutes
Topic
Weather & seasons
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), Multiple choice, Gap-fill, True / False, Matching
Key words
storm, heavy rain, strong winds, flood, warning, clear skies, temperature
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Understand weather conditions, times and advice in a news report
  • Learn weather collocations: heavy rain, strong winds, clear skies
  • Give a short weather forecast for your area