Video: The Weather

Short videos are a great way to introduce practical vocabulary in the Mandarin classroom. The video “Learn Chinese: Weather” shows common weather expressions in context, helping students connect spoken Chinese with real-world situations. ()

Teachers can begin by playing the video once so students simply watch and listen. On the second viewing, pause to highlight key words such as 晴天 (sunny), 下雨 (rain), 下雪 (snow), 刮风 (windy), and 多云 (cloudy). Students quickly associate the weather visuals with the language they hear.

After watching, students can practice by describing the weather outside, matching pictures to Chinese weather phrases, or asking classmates simple questions like 今天天气怎么样？ These quick activities help move students from listening to speaking.

Time: 49 seconds