Fall and Winter ESL Lesson

Fall and Winter is a fun ESL lesson for students to learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about the end of fall. A mixed English grammar natural English conversation lesson on the seasons fall and winter.

Watch the ESL video about the end of fall, and use the ESL digital and printable flashcards to retell the story and practice using new vocabulary and expressions. Get the printable lesson plan and worksheets, digital flashcards, listening and reading exercises, and everything you need for the perfect digital and remote English lesson when you subscribe.

Discussion Warm Up

1. Compare the fall and winter.
2. Which do you prefer, the fall or winter?
3. Are you looking forward to the winter? Why or why not?

ESL Video on Fall and Winter Season

Watch the YouTube video and answer the following questions.

ESL Questions on Fall and Winter

Matching Vocabulary on Fall and Winter

Match the words on the left with words or expressions on the right that are closest in meaning.

Words in Context – Fill-in-the-blanks

Use the words from the vocabulary box to complete the following sentences. You may need to modify the tense or word form.

1. The ______________________ for good luck is this weekend. There will be live music, dancing, and a parade at noon.
2. I have  ______________________ finished all my homework. Can I go out and play now?
3. This weather is so ______________________! It’s been raining all week. I don’t want to go anywhere.
4. Bears ______________________ in the winter. You won’t see them until spring.
5. He walked on his ______________________ feet after losing his shoes.
6. ______________________ I won’t be able to make it your wedding. I’ll be away on vacation.
7. He  really ______________________ since the last time I met him! He needs to go on a diet!
8. It will be very cold tonight. Be sure to put extra ___________ on the bed.
9. The yard is ______________________ in leaves. You can’t see the grass at all. You really need to rake the lawn.
10. The dog has  been ______________________ all day. He’s afraid of the thunder.

ESL Listening Practice

Watch the video and fill in the missing words.

Shelley: Burr! It is really getting cold outside!
I need to start dressing warmer.

Johnny: It sure is!
I love it!
Fall ____________________ is my favorite time of year.
I couldn’t be happier!

Shelley: It is beautiful.
The trees have all ____________________ changed color.
____________________, they will all be bare soon.

Johnny: That’s why they call it “fall!”  Because of all the colorful leaves falling from the trees!

Shelley: (ha-ha) Yes! I guess that’s true! 

I’m really NOT looking forward to winter though.
Winter is so… cold, gray and ____________________!
Soon it will be freezing outside.
Everything will be ____________________ in snow and ice.
Everyone will be ____________________ under the covers.
Nobody leaves their house in the winter.
Everyone ____________________ and hibernates.

Johnny: Actually, I disagree.
Think of all of the fun things that we do every year.
We can go skiing, snowboarding, ice skating…
Snow ____________________.
We can build a snowman.
Watch hockey and football.

But fall isn’t over yet. Let’s enjoy it while it’s here.

Shelley:  Yes, you are right. And, Thanksgiving and Black Friday are right ____________________!

Johnny:  Oh, that’s right, Thanksgiving. I really do love the fall! Black Friday, ____________________!

ESL Conversation on Fall and Winter

Shelley: Burr! It is really getting cold outside!
I need to start dressing warmer.

Johnny: It sure is!
I love it!
Fall truly is my favorite time of year.
I couldn’t be happier!

Shelley: It is beautiful.
The trees have all completely changed color.
Unfortunately, they will all be bare soon.

Johnny: That’s why they call it “fall!”  Because of all the colorful leaves falling from the trees!

Shelley: (ha-ha) I guess that’s true! 

I’m really NOT looking forward to winter though.
Winter is so… cold, gray and depressing!
Soon, it will be freezing outside.
Everything will be covered in snow and ice.
Everyone will be hiding under the covers.
Nobody leaves their house in the winter.
Everyone gains weight and hibernates.

Johnny: Actually, I disagree.
Think of all of the fun things that we do every year.
We can go skiing, snowboarding, ice skating. .. snow festivals.
We can build a snowman.
Watch hockey and football…

But fall isn’t over yet. Let’s enjoy it while it’s here.

Shelley:  Yes, you are right. And Thanksgiving is right around the corner!

Johnny:  Oh, that’s right, Thanksgiving. I really do love the fall! Black Friday, I can do without!

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