The Four Seasons in English
In this lesson, you will learn the names of the four seasons, the months they include, typical weather for each season, and useful vocabulary to talk about them in English.
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Lesson Explanation
There are four seasons in a year: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each season brings different weather, different activities and a different feeling. Knowing how to talk about the seasons will help you describe the time of year, the weather, and your favourite activities.
Two important grammar points:
✦ Use “in” before a season — “I love walking in spring.”
✦ In British English we say Autumn — in American English they say Fall. Both are correct!
Pro Tip: Season names do NOT need a capital letter unless they start a sentence — “I love summer.” is correct. This is different from months and days which always need capitals.
Spring — الربيع
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Months | March, April, May |
| Weather | Warm, mild, rainy, fresh |
| Nature | Flowers bloom, trees turn green, birds sing |
| Activities | Walking, gardening, picnics, hiking |
| Example | Spring is beautiful in Guelma — everything turns green and the weather is perfect. |
Summer — الصيف
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Months | June, July, August |
| Weather | Hot, sunny, dry, humid |
| Nature | Long days, short nights, clear skies |
| Activities | Swimming, travelling, outdoor festivals, barbecues |
| Example | Summers in Algeria are very hot — temperatures can reach over 40 degrees! |
Autumn / Fall — الخريف
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Months | September, October, November |
| Weather | Cool, windy, cloudy, rainy |
| Nature | Leaves turn red and yellow, trees lose their leaves |
| Activities | Back to school, harvest festivals, cosy evenings at home |
| Example | Autumn is my favourite season — the colours of the leaves are stunning. |
Winter — الشتاء
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Months | December, January, February |
| Weather | Cold, freezing, snowy, foggy, icy |
| Nature | Short days, long nights, snow on mountains |
| Activities | Staying warm indoors, hot drinks, reading, winter holidays |
| Example | Winters in northern Algeria can be cold and rainy — perfect for a warm cup of tea! |
Useful Expressions about Seasons
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| What is your favourite season? | ما هو فصلك المفضل؟ | What is your favourite season? — Mine is spring. |
| I love / prefer … because … | أحب / أفضّل … لأن … | I prefer summer because I love the sun. |
| It is typical for … in this season. | هذا أمر طبيعي في هذا الفصل. | It is typical to have rain in autumn. |
| The days are longer / shorter in … | الأيام أطول / أقصر في … | The days are much longer in summer. |
| It gets dark early in winter. | يحل الظلام مبكراً في الشتاء. | I don’t like winter — it gets dark so early! |
Example Dialogue
Talking about favourite seasons
James
What’s your favourite season, Nour?
Nour
Definitely spring! The weather is perfect — not too hot, not too cold. And everything looks so fresh and green. What about you?
James
I prefer autumn, actually. I love the colours — the red and yellow leaves are beautiful. But it does get quite cold and rainy in England!
Nour
Ha! In Algeria, autumn is usually mild and pleasant. Winter can be cold though — especially in January and February.
James
Does it ever snow in Guelma?
Nour
Sometimes in December or January! The children love it — it’s a special event when it snows here.
James
That sounds magical! I imagine summer must be incredibly hot though?
Nour
Yes — July and August can reach 42 degrees. We stay indoors and drink lots of cold water!
Practice Exercise
1. Which months are in summer?
2. Which sentence is correct?
3. “Autumn” in American English is called ______.
4. Which season has the shortest days and longest nights?
✅ 1. B — June, July, August | ✅ 2. C — I love summer. | ✅ 3. C — Fall | ✅ 4. D — Winter
Listen and Repeat
Listen to the pronunciation of the seasons and key vocabulary:
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