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Storm in the mountains by Albert Bierstadt. When was the last time that you watched the weather forecast? How much vocabulary do you know to talk about cold or hot weather? Do you know any expressions for talking about the weather? In this post you will learn vocabulary related to the weather and you will be able to keep updated on the latest weather report. Listening If you would like to prepare this listening activity beforehand, you are very welcome to download this PDF file . You can also download the MP3 file for your personal use at home. Watch the weather forecast If you would like to check the weather forecast on a daily basis, you can visit the BBC Weather page.

Super Typhoon Paka. Public domain This post is about natural disasters. You will learn about earthquakes, floods, typhoons, cyclones, tsunamis and more. Do you remember the last time an earthquake hit the news on TV? How much do you know about floods, or tsunamis? Visit this BBC page and make a list of 9 natural disasters.     Earthquakes Aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Public domain What are earthquakes? Click here to find out more. How much do you know about the earthquake in Nepal ? What is the death toll so far? Follow this BBC link. Tsunamis  Image by Gerald Simmons. CC BY NC SA   Read the introduction about tsunamis and try to explain what they are. Video 1 Vocabulary Check the meaning of the following words: cliff ,   sea bed ,   fault .   Watch this video and make notes on the surprising facts scientists have discovered about the 2004 tsunami. Video 2 What makes the...