Reading Practice: A1 Level – The Winter

Welcome to this fun reading activity! Today, we’ll read about the magic of winter. Are you ready to learn what makes winter so special and how we enjoy it? Let’s get cozy and dive into this reading practice together! ❄️✨

🔗 Instructions

  1. Step One: Click the audio button to listen to the story The Winter. Listen closely to the pronunciation of words like “snow” and “cold.”
  2. Step Two: Follow along with the story as you listen. Try to read along and mimic the pronunciation and intonation.

Click the play button to listen to the story. Pause and repeat as needed to practice pronunciation.

📜 Story: The Winter

In winter ❄️, it gets cold ❄⛄️. Snow ❄ falls from the sky, covering the ground in a soft, white blanket.

We wear warm coats 🧥, hats, scarves, and gloves to stay warm.

Children 👧 play in the snow ❄️ and have fun making snowmen ⛄️ with big, round bodies and carrot noses 🥕.

We can also make snow angels by lying in the snow and moving our arms and legs.

Winter is a time for snowball fights ⛄️, where we throw snowballs and laugh together 😆.

The trees 🌲 look different in winter. They have no leaves , and sometimes they are covered in frost, which sparkles ✨ in the sunlight 🌞.

When it is very cold ❄️, the lakes and ponds freeze 🧊, and we can see ice 🌨️ on the surface.

At home 🏠, we drink hot chocolate 🍫 to warm up after playing outside. It tastes sweet and delicious 🍰 🤤!

In winter, nights are longer 🌃, and we can see stars ⭐ twinkling in the dark sky 🌠.

Winter is cold, but it is full of fun and magic. It’s a special season that makes us smile 😊❄️!

💡 Vocabulary Boost

  • Winter: The coldest season of the year. ❄️
  • Cold: Low temperature, not warm. 🥶
  • Snow: Soft, white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky. 🌨️
  • Blanket: Something that covers and keeps warm. 🛏️
  • Coats: Warm clothing worn over other clothes. 🧥
  • Scarves: Long pieces of cloth worn around the neck for warmth. 🧣
  • Gloves: Clothing worn on hands to keep them warm. 🧤
  • Snowmen: Figures made of snow, often with a carrot nose. ⛄
  • Snow angels: Shapes made in the snow by lying down and moving arms and legs. 👼❄️
  • Snowball fights: Throwing balls of snow at each other for fun. ⛄🎯
  • Frost: Thin layer of ice crystals on surfaces. ❄️✨
  • Freeze: When water turns into ice because of the cold. 🧊
  • Hot chocolate: A warm, sweet drink made from chocolate. ☕🍫
  • Twinkling: Shining with a flickering light. ✨
  • Magic: Something wonderful and special that feels like a dream. ✨🔮

✨ Winter Fun Activities

  • 1. Picture It! Imagine a snowy winter day. Close your eyes and picture snowflakes falling and children playing in the snow. What do you see? Describe it to a friend or write it down.
  • 2. Create Your Own Snowman: Draw a snowman on a piece of paper and add details like a scarf, buttons, and a carrot nose. Write a few sentences about your snowman, like what its name is and what games it likes to play.
  • 3. Winter Story Time: Tell a story about a fun winter day. What did you do? Did you make snow angels or drink hot chocolate? Share your story with a family member or a friend.
  • 4. Word Hunt: Find these winter words in the story: snow, cold, hot chocolate, and frost. Highlight them and practice saying each word.
  • 5. Describe Your Winter Outfit: What do you wear in winter to stay warm? Write down what clothes you put on, like a coat, hat, and gloves. Use words from the story to help you!

🚀 Tips for Improvement

  • Read Every Day: The more you read, the more confident you will become.
  • Use Your Imagination: Picture the story in your mind to make it more fun and engaging.
  • Repeat and Practice: Listen to the audio and read along to improve your pronunciation and fluency.

📚 Homework & Fun Extras

  • Draw a Winter Scene: Create a picture of a winter day, with snow, trees, and children playing. Label the items you draw.
  • Write a Short Poem: Write a simple poem about winter. For example, “Snow is white, snow is cold. Winter is fun, or so I am told!”
  • Share Your Favorite Winter Activity: Talk to a friend or family member about what you love to do in winter. Is it building snowmen, having snowball fights, or sipping hot chocolate?