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Lesson 11 Weather in SF

The document provides information about weather in San Francisco, including: - It is usually 55 degrees and foggy in SF. This is chillier than Los Angeles, where it is usually 70 degrees. - SF weather is known for being foggy and chilly, unlike sunnier weather in LA. - The document also includes a dialogue between Dorothy and Kevin about the weather and tips for dressing appropriately for SF weather.

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Lesson 11 Weather in SF

The document provides information about weather in San Francisco, including: - It is usually 55 degrees and foggy in SF. This is chillier than Los Angeles, where it is usually 70 degrees. - SF weather is known for being foggy and chilly, unlike sunnier weather in LA. - The document also includes a dialogue between Dorothy and Kevin about the weather and tips for dressing appropriately for SF weather.

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Lesson 11: Weather in SF

DIALOGUE
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Weather. First, read the
following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again.
Dorothy asks Kevin about the weather in San Francisco.

Dorothy: It’s been very foggy and chilly in SF lately.

Kevin: What’s the weather report for today?

Dorothy: Hmm, let’s see. It’s 55 degrees and foggy.

Kevin: That’s a bit chilly, but it’s the usual San Francisco
weather. How’s the weather in LA?
Dorothy: LA is much sunnier and warmer than SF. Today it’s 70 degrees.

Kevin: Do you have enough warm clothes?

Dorothy: I have a jacket, but I think I need more outer wear. I wonder
if I should go shopping this weekend.

Kevin: You should wear an extra layer that you can take off when it
gets sunny and warm.

Dorothy: I’m already doing that but sometimes it’s not enough. Maybe
I’ll get a scarf.

Kevin: That’s a good idea.

VOCABULARY
Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the
word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you
do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know
how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition Example

foggy having or filled with fog a gray, foggy morning

chilly feeling cold It’s so chilly today that I


wore a sweater and a jacket.

XX degrees a unit for measuring Bake the bread at 350 degrees


(Fahrenheit) temperature (Fahrenheit) for 35 minutes.

weather the temperature and other What is the weather like in


outside conditions (such as Saudi Arabia right now?
rain, cloudiness, etc.) at a
particular time and place

sunny having plenty of bright I’m so happy for


sunlight this sunny weather.

it gets (adj) the weather changes It gets pretty cold in the


winter.

I wonder if ~ not sure, curious about I wonder if I can go for a


walk today or if it is too hot
and sunny.

wear an extra put on extra clothing You’d better wear an extra


layer layer to keep yourself
warm.

take off ~ undress I want to take


off this sweaty shirt right
now.

scarf a long piece of cloth that is I wear a wool scarf on cold


worn on your shoulders, around days.
your neck, or over your head

EXERCISE
Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the
sample answers to come up with your own answer.

1. What is the weather like in your country?


1. Indonesia is warm and humid all the time.
2. Japan has four seasons, and weather in each season is very different.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
2. Does your country have four seasons?
1. Yes, we have four very distinct seasons.
2. No, we only have dry and wet seasons.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
3. Does it get below zero (freezing point) in winter?
1. Yes, it can get freezing cold in winter.
2. No, winter here is pretty mild.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
4. What kind of weather do you like the most?
1. I like warm but dry weather.
2. I prefer a cold winter rather than a very hot summer.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
5. How do you keep yourself warm on a cold day?
1. I wear many layers of clothing.
2. I just stay inside.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
CONVERSATION
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation
with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting
comes up.

1. What’s your favorite season and why?


2. Do you have snow/hail/typhoons/tornadoes in your country?
3. Do you think that in recent years we are losing our four distinct seasons?
4. In your opinion, which season is the most beautiful?
5. Do you think weather affects the way people feel?

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