Instructional objective
You will be able to use vocabulary about beach and weather to talk about weather in daily conversation
Top Vocabulary about Beach
Read and practice the vocabulary below
- Beach (noun) – A sandy or pebbly area along the shore of a body of water, typically the ocean.
Example sentence: We spent the day relaxing on the beach and swimming in the ocean. - Shore (noun) – The land along the edge of a body of water, such as a sea, lake, or river.
Example sentence: We took a leisurely walk along the shore at sunset. - Coastline (noun) – The outline or contour of a coast, including its shape and features.
Example sentence: The coastline of this beach is known for its rugged cliffs and sandy coves. - Waves (noun) – Moving ridges or swells on the surface of the water, typically caused by the wind.
Example sentence: The sound of crashing waves is so soothing to listen to. - Tide (noun) – The rise and fall of the sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
Example sentence: We timed our beach walk to coincide with low tide so we could explore the tide pools. - Sand (noun) – Small, loose particles of eroded rock found on beaches and deserts.
Example sentence: The sand on this beach is soft and golden, perfect for building sandcastles. - Sunscreen (noun) – A lotion or cream applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Example sentence: Don’t forget to put on sunscreen before going to the beach to prevent sunburn. - Sunbathing (noun/verb) – The activity of lying or sitting in the sun to tan or relax.
Example sentence: She enjoys sunbathing on the beach to get a golden tan. - Lifeguard (noun) – A trained person responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers at the beach or pool.
Example sentence: The lifeguard blew the whistle to alert swimmers of a potential hazard in the water. - Seashells (noun) – The empty shells of marine mollusks found on beaches.
Example sentence: We collected seashells along the shore as souvenirs from our beach trip. - Beach umbrella (noun) – A large umbrella used to provide shade and protection from the sun on the beach.
Example sentence: We set up our beach umbrella to shield ourselves from the intense sun. - Beach chair (noun) – A portable chair designed for use on the beach.
Example sentence: We unfolded our beach chairs and relaxed while enjoying the ocean view. - Beach towel (noun) – A large towel used for drying off after swimming or lying on the beach.
Example sentence: I spread out my beach towel on the sand and lay down to soak up the sun. - Beach volleyball (noun) – A sport played on the beach, typically with two teams of two players each.
Example sentence: We played a friendly game of beach volleyball with our friends. - Beachcombing (noun/verb) – The activity of searching for and collecting seashells, driftwood, or other interesting items washed up on the beach.
Example sentence: We spent the morning beachcombing and found some beautiful shells and rocks.
Video 1: Beach Vocabularies
Video 2: Useful Beach Vocabulary
Vocabulary Exercise 1
Fill in the words correctly
| towel | dry | waves | surfboard | swim |
| sand | lifeguard | sunglasses | cooler | tan |
1. Could you please pass me one of the bottles of water from the ___________?
2. I’ve got ___________ in my shoes. I need to shake.
3. Hey you’ve already got a ___________ Don’t stay in the sun any longer, or you’ll get sunburned.
4. Is that shirt wet or ___________?
5. Hand me a ___________ I need to dry off.
6. The ___________ are too big, and I’m afraid they’ll knock me down if I go into the water.
7. I’m going in for a ___________ .
8. I’d feel safer if there was a ___________ around.
9. Jim’s a great surfer, but his ___________ isn’t very good.
10. Wear your ___________ or you’ll hurt your eyes.
Vocabulary Exercise 2
Complete the text below
| challenging | waterskiing | bravery | Surfing | activities |
| surfboard | shore | waves | goggles | located |
Tanjung Benoa is a beach town. It is ____________ at the elite are in Nusa Dua Bali. There is situated with the view of the sea in Bali. On the north side, there are Benoa harbour, Mertasari Recreation Park, and Serangan Island. The foreigners ____________ it the turtle island, because it is used to breed the turtles.
At Tanjung Benoa Beach, tourists can have various ____________, such as swimming, sailing, ____________, and surfing. ____________ is a water sport of riding waves that are coming towards the ____________ by standing or lying on a special board called ____________. It is a very enjoyable and an impressive sport. Most surfing lovers call it the most ____________ water sport, as it needs skill, strength, as well as ____________. The others think that it is a very dangerous sport, as it fights against the dangerous ____________ of sea.
A part from swimming around the beach, snorkeling and diving are also kinds of water sports favored by the tourists. Through diving____________, the beauty of Bali marine park can be viewed. Those who cannot dive can also enjoy the beauty of the marine park throught the glass bottomed motor boats that are specially provide for the tourists.
Vocabulary Exercise 3
Choose the word that matches the definition given in each of the five questions
1. What is the meaning of the following definition: A boat with a sail that is used for sport or travelling for pleasure?
a. Surf
b. Undertow
c. Wave
d. Yacht
2. What is the meaning of the following definition: The activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment?
a. Sailing boat
b. Scuba
c. Shark
d. Sun
3. What is the meaning of the following definition: A tropical tree that has a tall trunk and a mass of long pointed leaves at the top?
a. Palm tree
b. Lagoon
c. Pelican
d. Mangrove
4. What is the meaning of the following definition: A hill of sand near a beach?
a. Deckchai
b. Dune
c. Jellyfish
d. Fishing
5. What is the meaning of the following definition: A small car with big wheels and open sides that you can drive across sand?
a. Beach buggy
b. Cape
c. Coral
d. Bay
Vocabulary Exercise 4
Choose the correct answer
1. The man enjoys____________. He caught 10 fish in one day!
a. wind surfing
b. fishing
c. surfing
d. jet skiing
2. The National Team won____________. Their speedboat is very fast.
a. speedboat ricing
b. sailing
c. scuba diving
d. windsurfing
3. ____________ is a good hobby. But you need to have training and diving gear.
a. Water biking
b. Surfing
c. Swimming
d. Scuba diving
4. Tired of riding a bike on road? Why not try ____________? It’s easier and it’s fun.
a. water skiing
b. water biking
c. windsurfing
d. jet skiing
5. Ahmad broke his surfboard during the ____________ championship.
a. sailing
b. fishing
c. surfing
d. swimming