Winter activities in English. Winter theme in English
Winter is a wonderful time of year. Winter is translated into English as
winter [winter] – winter
winter approaches [winter eproachez] – Winter is approaching
Winter is the coldest season of the year [Winter from the coldest season of the year] - Winter is the coldest time of the year.
Winter is my favorite season because of winter holidays [Winter from May Favorite Season Bicoz of Winter Holidays] - Winter is my favorite time of year because of the winter holidays.
Everyone knows that it is very cold in winter:
cold winter [cold winter] – cold winter
windy winter [windy winter] – windy winter
freeze [freeze] – freeze
I do not like winter because I am always freezen [Ay dont like winter bikoz ay em olweis frizen] - I don’t like winter because in winter I’m always freezing.
We all love those delicious white flakes that fall from the sky. Also known as snow:
snow [snow] – snow
white snow [white snow] – white snow
first snow [first snow] – first snow
In our country the fist snow we usually get in the end of November [In our country the fist snow we usually get in the end of November] - In our country, the first snow usually falls at the end of November.
Also, when hard balls fly from the sky instead of snow, we call it:
hail [hale] – hail
sleet [sleet] – hail
When we see that a thin crust of snow has formed on the ground, we call it
frost [frost] – frost
All ground in the park is completely covered with frost [All ground in the park is complete covered with frost] - In the park, the entire ground is completely covered with frost.
When droplets of water flowing down the roofs turn into icicles, we call it: icicle [icicle] - icicle
I saw 4 huge icicles on the top of my roof [Ay so for hyj icicles on the top of my roof] - I saw 4 huge icicles right on my roof.
In winter, children often play in the snow:
snowballs [snowballs] - snowballs (literally - snow balls)
play snowballs [play snowballs] – play snowballs
to have a snowball fight [to have a snowball fight] - to participate in a snowball fight
I like to play snowballs [Ay like that play snowballs] - I like to play snowballs.
When I was young I was playing snowballs with my friends the whole winter [Wen ai woz yang ai woz playing snowballs wiz may friends the hall winter] – When I was little I played snowballs with my friends all winter.
And even in winter, children love to build a snowman, big and “fluffy”: snowman [snowman] - snowman (literally - a man made of snow)
Do you want to build a snowman? [Du yu vont tu build e snowman] - Would you like to build a snowman?
For the snowman we will need a carrot and scarf [For the snowman vi vil nid e carrot and scarf] - For the snowman we will need carrots and a scarf.
In winter, rivers and lakes can completely freeze: frozen over [frozen over] - freeze (for rivers, lakes)
This winter my local river was frozen over [Zis Winter May Local River Voz Frozen Over] - This winter my local river completely froze.
In winter you can go ice skating, skiing and sledding:
ice-skating [ice skating] - skating
skiing [skiing] - skiing
sledding [sleding] – ride a sleigh
Every winter I and my friends go skiing, sledding and ice-skating [Every winter I and my friends go skiing, sledding and ice-skating] - Every winter my friends and I go skiing, sledding and ice-skating.
If you don’t want to get cold in winter and get sick, then you need to wear warm clothes:
shivering [shivering] – to shiver, to tremble
to catch a cold [that catch e cold] - get sick
wrap up [rap up] – put on warm clothes (wrap up)
Dialogue about winter in English
- What are you going to do this winter?
- I am going ice-skating with my friends. And what about you?
- I am going sledding with my sister?
- And what about your girlfriend?
- She forgot to wrap up and caught a cold!
- I am so sorry to hear that.
So, it's winter. The peasant, as I remember, is triumphant, but many of us are not very happy about the arrival of cold weather. And there are reasons for this. Firstly, it gets dark early in winter ( it gets dark early).
Secondly, we spend more time getting dressed, because in winter we need a lot of warm clothes. We put on ( to put on) hat ( a hat), often knitted ( a beanie or a toque), classic scarf ( a scarf) or the current scarf-collar ( a snood), boots or boots ( boots), warm jacket ( a warm jacket), coat ( a coat / an overcoat), park ( and parka), anorak ( an anorak) or fur coat ( a fur coat). Of course, we take gloves with us ( gloves) or mittens ( mittens).
Thirdly, the streets become slippery ( icy/slippy- colloquial form), the temperature on the thermometer rarely rises above zero ( above zero- above zero; below zero– below zero), we often get very cold ( to feel as cold as ice) and catch a cold ( to catch a cold).
However, if you put these disadvantages aside, you can see that winter is not such a bad time of year. Why? Because it is in winter that you can actively practice the following sports.
| Kind of sport | Translation | Picture |
|---|---|---|
| figure skating | figure skating |  |
| speed skating | ice-skating race (skating) |
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| skiing | skiing |  |
| alpine (mountain) skiing | skiing |  |
| biathlon | biathlon - cross-country skiing combined with rifle shooting ( rifle shooting) |  |
| cross country skiing | cross-country skiing |  |
| freestyle skiing | freestyle (ski acrobatics) |  |
| speed skiing | downhill skiing (cross-country skiing) |  |
| snowboarding | snowboarding |  |
| freestyle snowboarding | snowboarding with acrobatic tricks (freestyle) |  |
| sledding | sledging |  |
| tobogganing | luge |  |
| dogsled racing | dog sled racing |  |
| snowmobiling | snowmobiling |  |
| Team sports | ||
| curling | curling |  |
| ice hockey | hockey |  |
| ice stock sport | icestock |  |
| bandy | bundy - bandy |  |
| broomball | Broomball is a game that combines elements of ice hockey and indoor hockey. |  |
Well, we've sorted out the names of winter sports. Now let's talk about inventory and equipment ( sports equipment and outfits), which you will need in practice.
If you decide to take up speed skating or figure skating, you will definitely need skates ( skates). And you should practice skating at the skating rink ( a skating rink).
Skiing involves the presence of skis ( skis), ski poles ( ski sticks or ski poles) and ski boots - pieks ( ski boots).
You can ride down mountains and hills not only on sleds ( a sledge – BrE, a sled – AmE), but also on ice ( snow saucers).
When playing curling, you shoot granite projectiles, the so-called “stones”, across the ice ( stones), towards the “home” target ( the house), rubbing ( to sweep) while using a special brush to ice ( a broom).
The game of icestock has a similar principle. Only instead of stones, players move ( to slide) along the sliding surface ( surface) other projectiles called icestocks ( ice stocks).
To play hockey, in addition to skates, you will need a stick ( a hockey stick), washer ( a puck) or ball ( and knur / a knor), as well as a helmet ( a hockey helmet). You will play on the hockey rink ( and hockey pitch).
Broomball is played on an area called a field ( an ice hockey rink). The game uses a broom with a plastic tip ( a broom) and ball ( a ball). Instead of skates - shoes with rubber soles ( rubber-soled shoes).
Along with sports games, there are a number of active recreational activities ( recreational activities), which you can do with friends or even the whole family.
| Type of active recreation | Translation | Picture |
|---|---|---|
| snowman building | building a snowman |  |
| snowball fight | snowball game |  |
| ice fishing | ice fishing |  |
| ice boating or sailing | whitewater sport - boating with runners ( ice-boats/ice-canoes) |  |
| ice swimming | swimming in an ice hole |  |
If you are completely tired of the cold and snow, we recommend visiting the bathhouse ( a bath-house / baths – plural), Russian ( steam bath) or Turkish ( and hamam), or sauna ( a sauna), where you will not only warm up, but also relax after a hard or eventful day.
Winter is early this year! In our area there has been snow since October and I think everyone has already enjoyed sledding, snow scooters, ice skates and cheesecakes. And I’m sure many people have already wondered what to call all this in English in order to arrange a real English walk.
In this article you will learn all kinds of ways to ride down a hill in English, including on your butt :)
Cartoon
Let's start our acquaintance with winter in English with an educational cartoon.
Before going out, that is, in the morning, you can invite your child to get acquainted with the names of different devices for going down the mountain, and then choose which one he or she would like to take with him for a walk today.
Flash cards
Here you will find cards with English and Russian captions on how you can slide down a slide: on a cheesecake, on an ice slide, on a snow scooter, on a sled, on your butt, on a toboggan.
Rhyming chant
Already in the hallway, while dressing your child, you can say this simple rhyme
“Hooray, hooray - we have snow
Sledding down the hill we go!
(Hurray, hurray, we have snow, We're going sledding)
Glossary for walking and sliding:
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1. Let's go outside and sled down the hill 2. Where is the nearest hill? 3. Let's go to our favorite one 4. Get on your snow racer and I’ll pull you there 5. Look, here is the road. Get off the snow racer as it won’t go on the asphalt 6. So, here is the hill 7. How do you want to go down the hill? On your snow racer? 8. Let’s do the first thing together to check the slope 10. Now you can do it by yourself 11. Watch out for other kids and obstacles on your way! |
1. Let's go outside and go down the slide 2. Where is the nearest slide? 3. Let's go to our favorite 4. Get on the snow scooter and I'll take you there 5. Look, the road. Get off the snow scooter because it won't go on asphalt 6. So, here's the slide 7. How do you want to roll off it? On a snow scooter? 8. Let's go for the first time together and check out the track. 9. It was fun! 10. Now you can go alone 11. Look carefully for other children and obstacles on the road. |
A song for frozen mothers :)
While the child is sliding down the slide, the mother usually stands and freezes. Therefore, especially for frozen mothers, we suggest learning the song Winter Hokey Pokey, so that periodically during a walk you can dance with your child or yourself, singing louder for warmth. 🙂
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WINTER HOKEY POKEY You put your right mitten in, You take your right mitten out. You put your right mitten in, And you shake it all about. You do the winter pokey (shiver) And you turn yourself around That's what it's all about! That's what it's all about! Other verses: left mitten, right boot, left boot, winter hat, long scarf, snowsuit |
Winter Hokey Pokey Right mitten in a circle Right mitten from the circle Right mitten in a circle And we'll shake her Doin' the winter Hokey Pokey (shake it) And you're spinning Other couplets: left mitten, right boot, winter hat, long scarf, overalls |
Finger game about frozen nose
To take your child away from a walk, you can read him a poem about a frozen nose.
Book
After returning from your walk, you can read Arnold Lobel's classic American story of Frog and Toad. The first story in this book is about how inseparable friends went down the slide.
Poem
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Coasting down the hill Frosty is the morning; But the sun is bright, Flooding all the landscape With its golden light. Hark the sounds of laughter And the voices shrill! See the happy children Coasting down the hill. There are Tom and Charley, And their sister Nell; There are John and Willie, Kate and Isabel Eyes with pleasure beaming, Cheeks with health aglow; Bless the merry children, Trudging through the snow! Now I hear them shouting, "Ready! Clear the track! Down the slope they're rushing, Now they're trotting back. Full of fun and frolic, Thus they come and go. Coasting down the hillside Trudging through the snow. |
Going down the hill Frosty morning But the sun is bright Fills the whole landscape With your golden light. Listen to the sounds of laughter Look at the happy children Driving downhill. There's Tom and Charlie And their sister Nel, There's John and Willie Kate and Isabel. Eyes sparkle with pleasure Cheeks glow with health, Bless the cheerful children Making your way through the snow! Now I hear them screaming: "Ready! Clear the way! They're going down the hill Then they climb back. Full of fun and enthusiasm, They climb up and go down Going down the hill Making your way through the snow. |
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In the column to the right of the article you will find the winter lotto game Winter Bingo - it’s free, download and play with your kids on long winter evenings - this way the winter-themed words will stick perfectly!
Snowfall - this is snowfall in English. When winter approaches, a wonderful phenomenon appears on our land - snow. Therefore, it makes sense to learn snow vocabulary in English in advance and learn to use it in your stories. This article contains two texts in English with translation, riddles about snow and answers to the question of what children can do in winter.
Snowfall
Listen to this simple text about children's snow games. Below is a transcript of the text and translation.
Today is November 26th. It snowed all day today. The snow is beautiful. Finally, the snow stopped. My sister and I are excited. My mom doesn't like snow. My mother has to shovel snow to clear the path. My sister and I are playing. I put on my hat and mittens. My mother puts a scarf on me. My mother is buttoning my jacket. My sister put on a hat and mittens. My mother puts a scarf on her. My mom is buttoning her jacket. My sister and I go outside. We are starting to make a snowman. My mom starts shoveling snow. My sister and I make snow angels. My sister and I throw snowballs. It's starting to snow again. We go inside for hot chocolate.
Riddles about snow, snowflakes and a snowman
| 1. What often falls
And would never hurt? (snow) | What often falls And never hurts? |
| 2. What is white
And falls on the top of the roof? (snow) | What's white And falls on top of the roof? |
| 3. In the spring becomes old,
In the summer dies, In the winter comes alive. (snow) | In the spring he grows old, Dies in the summer Comes to life in winter. |
| 4. What flies when it was born,
Lies when it is alive, And running, when does it die? (a snowflake) | What flies when it was born, Lies when it's alive And runs when it dies? |
| 5. What man can't live
Inside the house? (a snowman) | What kind of person can't live Inside the house? |
| 6. What is white and is made of snow? (a snowman) | What's white and made of snow? |
| 7. The old woman sweeps the house,
The dust swirls in front of the door. (a blizzard) | The old woman is sweeping the house Dust swirls in front of the door. (blizzard) |
How did Patrick make a snowman.
It was early winter morning. Patrick woke up and saw that all the ground was covered with white snow. Silver crystal snowflakes filled the sky. It was so beautiful. He ran outside and made a big round snowball and then a small one. He put them together and made a big snowman.
He stuck a carrot in the middle of the head for a nose, two pebbles for eyes, and made a mouth with a row of small pebbles. Then Patrick found two sticks and added them for the snowman’s arms. Finally he topped off the snowman with an old hat. Patrick liked his snowman, it was beautiful and cheerful.
It was an early winter morning. Patrick woke up and saw that the whole earth was covered with white snow. Silver crystal snowflakes filled the sky. It was so beautiful. He ran outside and made a big round snowball, and then a small one. He put them together and made a big snowman. He put a carrot in the center of the head for the nose, two pebbles for the eyes, and lined the mouth with small pebbles. Patrick then found two sticks and added them for the snowman's arms. Finally, he crowned the snowman with an old hat. Patrick liked his snowman, he was beautiful and funny.
What else can you do in winter?
Winter is coming, and heavy snowfalls are expected. Children like to play in the snow. Put on warm clothes and go outside! What can the kids do outside in winter? (Winter is coming, heavy snowfalls are expected. Children love to play in the snow. Put on warm clothes and go outside! What can children do outside in winter?)
1. Get a sled and go sledding down the hill
. (Take a sled and go down the hill.)
2. Build a snowman
. (Build a snowman.)
3. Invite your friends to have a snowball fight
. (Invite your friends to have a snowball fight.)
4. Build your own snow fort
. (Build your own snow fort.)
5. Shovel the way or even a snow maze.
(Dig a path or even a snow maze.)
6. Stomp through the snow and make footprints. Look for animal prints. Do you find dog prints? Squirrels? Cats?
(Stamp through the snow and make footprints. Look for animal tracks. Can you find tracks of dogs? Squirrels? Cats?)
7. After a fresh snowfall, go lay out in it and make some snow angels.
(After a fresh snowfall, roll around in the snow and make snow angels.)
8. Go skiing and ice skating.
(Go skiing and skating.)
Have fun in the snow!
Winter must be real. With snow and ice, with persistent frost and fun. Every year we hope that it will be a great one. And although nature hibernates, unique opportunities open up for us. You can have fun in winter like no other season! Snowboards, sleds, snowballs and snowmen - all this becomes accessible and relevant, if, of course, winter is real. That same feeling when you see the first heavy snowfall, and you can go have fun without fear of falling to the ground and getting dirty. Winter awakens our appetite for entertainment and makes this world cleaner, at least for a while. Let's talk about winter!
Essay on Winter
"We cannot stop winter or summer from coming. We cannot stop spring or fall or make them other than they are. They are the gifts of the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what to contribute to life when each arrives."
When December comes there is a breath of winter in the air. It is getting colder and colder day by day. It makes the hands cold and stiff. People put on fur coats and anoraks. And then suddenly soft white snowflakes start to fall and cover the ground and roofs fast. Everything becomes magical like in some fairy tale. To my mind, the only disadvantage of winter is a lot of icicles hanging from the roofs. They can be really dangerous. Slippery roads and streets might also lead to serious accidents.
I can’t say that winter is my favorite season, but it’s really a beautiful time of the year. Many people love snow, just like I do. I remember when I was younger I really enjoyed the crisp snow outside. My brother and I made snowmen, went sledging from the hill and had snowball fights. By the way, I’m good at skating. At the weekend, I go to the nearest skating-rink and spend several hours skating there with my friends.
Winter is also a season of loud celebrations, as there are many holidays these days.
Some of my most favorite holidays are Christmas and New Year. Every year I wait for the time when all the stores and cafes outside start hanging festive decorations on doors and windows. It elevates my mood and makes me happy. It’s wonderful to hear Christmas songs from every corner. It also sets the atmosphere of holidays. Everyone is in a hurry to buy a perfect gift. Sure thing, I also like to choose presents for my family and friends. But my favorite time falls on December 31, when the clock strikes 12 and all the family is gathering together around the dining table. Then we share delicious meals and drinks. I have never met a person who doesn’t like New Year or Christmas holidays.
The only thing I"d like to add is that Russian winters are especially enigmatic, and you might find yourself in an unbelievable place.
Essay on the topic Winter
“We cannot stop the onset of winter or summer, spring or autumn, or change them. These are gifts from the Universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what we bring into life when each season comes.”
When December arrives, you can feel the breath of winter in the air. Every day it gets colder and colder. Hands freeze and become rough. People wear fur coats and thick jackets. And then suddenly soft white snowflakes begin to fall and quickly cover the ground and roofs. Everything becomes magical, like in some fairy tale. In my opinion, the only drawback of winter is the large number of icicles hanging from the roofs. They can be really dangerous. Slippery roads and streets can also lead to serious accidents.
I can't say that winter is my favorite season, but it is truly a beautiful time. Many people love snow as much as I do. I remember that when I was younger, I really liked the crunchy snow outside. My brother and I made snowmen, sledded down the hill, and had snowball fights. By the way, I'm good at skating. On weekends, I go to the nearest skating rink and spend several hours skating there with my friends.
Winter is also a season of high-profile celebrations, as there are many holidays during these days. Some of my favorite holidays are Christmas and New Year. Every year I wait for all the shops and cafes to start hanging holiday decorations on their doors and windows. It lifts my spirits and makes me happy. It's wonderful to hear Christmas carols coming from all directions - it creates a festive atmosphere. Everyone is rushing to buy the perfect gift. Of course, I also like to choose gifts for my family and friends. But my favorite time is December 31st, when the clock strikes 12 and the whole family gathers around the dinner table. Then we eat and drink deliciously. I have never met a person who did not love the New Year or Christmas holidays.
The only thing I would like to add is that Russian winters are especially mysterious and you can find yourself in an incredible place.
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