Weather & Seasons: Read Forecasts and Make Plans

By the end you can

• Describe today's weather and temperature in simple Chinese sentences
• Read a short Chinese weather forecast for tomorrow and the weekend
• Make plans with friends and change them when it might rain

What’s inside

• Day 1: Learn: Sunny, Cloudy or Rainy? · Practice: Talk About Today's Sky
• Day 2: Learn: Hot, Cold and Windy · Practice: How Does It Feel Outside?
• Day 3: Learn: Reading Temperatures · Practice: Highs, Lows and Below Zero
• Reference: Weather Word Bank
• Day 4: Learn: The Four Seasons · Practice: Which Season Is Best?
• Story 1: Lin Hao Reads the Forecast · Practice: Check the Forecast
• Day 5: Learn: Will It Rain Tomorrow? · Practice: Plan A and Plan B
• Day 6: Learn: What Should I Wear? · Practice: Pack for the Weather
• Cards: Weather Flashcards
• Review: Planning the Weekend
• Planner: My Weather Checklist

Who it’s for

Beginners who know a little Mandarin and want to use it in real conversations.

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