2026.05.21_Talking about Sunshine

Listen UP! Talking about Sunshine – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate


https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260410

Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/47FD0ggHrThRdYI4JlQoTN


Vocabulary

English word

Pronunciation 

Slovenský význam

Example sentence

clear (sky)

/klɪə/

jasný (obloha)

The sky is clear today.

shade

/ʃeɪd/

tieň

Let’s sit in the shade.

sunburn

/ˈsʌnbɜːn/

spálenie od slnka

I got sunburn at the beach.

coast

/kəʊst/

pobrežie

We walked along the coast.

beach

/biːtʃ/

pláž

The beach was beautiful.

cliff

/klɪf/

útes

The cliff is very high.

sunset

/ˈsʌnset/

západ slnka

The sunset is amazing.

burn (skin)

/bɜːn/

spáliť (kožu)

My skin burns easily.


Practical english

Talking about activities

  • Let’s go outside. -  Poďme von. 

  • I want to go for a walk. -  Chcem ísť na prechádzku. 

  • Let’s go to the beach. -  Poďme na pláž. 

  • I’m going to ride my bike. - Pôjdem sa bicyklovať. 

Protecting yourself

  • Don’t forget sunscreen. - Nezabudni na opaľovací krém. 

  • You should wear a hat. - Mal by si nosiť klobúk. 

  • Stay in the shade. - Zostaň v tieni. 

  • It’s easy to get sunburn. - Je ľahké sa spáliť. 

Expressing feelings

  • I love this weather. - Milujem toto počasie. 

  • This makes me happy. - Robí ma to šťastným.


Create your own sentences with the following words:
clear sky, shade, coast, protect, outside

Questions and Answers


Q: What is your ideal summer day?
A: A warm day at the beach with friends. 

Q: Do you prefer mountains or the coast? Why?
A:  I prefer the coast because I like the sea. 

Q: How does weather affect your mood?
A:  Sunny weather makes me feel happy. 

Q: Do you think people spend less time outside today? Why?
A:  Yes, many of them live in apartments with less access to nature.

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of hot weather?
A:  Advantage – more outdoor activities, disadvantage – hot nights make it harder to sleep.

Q: How can we stay safe in extreme heat?
A: We need to drink water regularly, stay in shade and use air conditioning.  

Q: How is climate change affecting the weather?
A: Climate change is making weather more extreme and less predictable. 

Q: Can too much sun be dangerous? Why?
A:  Yes, it can damage your skin. 

Q: Do you do anything to protect yourself from the Sun?
A:  Yes, I put sunscreen on and wear a hat.

 

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