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English Learning for Beginners: Weather Words<\/h1>\n

Dialogue<\/h2>\n
Alice: Hey Bob, what are you doing this Saturday?<\/div>\n
Bob: Hi Alice! Oh, I was thinking of finally washing my car. Why?<\/div>\n
Alice: Well, I was hoping we could go for a picnic. It’s supposed to be lovely.<\/div>\n
Bob: A picnic? Hmm, let me check… my weather app says ‘partly cloudy’.<\/div>\n
Alice: Partly cloudy is fine! Perfect for a picnic. Not too hot.<\/div>\n
Bob: True. But wait, five minutes ago it said ‘sunny’. And now it’s updated to ‘chance of rain’ for the afternoon.<\/div>\n
Alice: Rain? Oh no! But it was so bright this morning. Was it sunny where you are?<\/div>\n
Bob: Yeah, super sunny! But the app is now showing ‘windy’ with ‘light showers’ by 3 PM.<\/div>\n
Alice: Light showers? So, just a little bit wet? We could bring an umbrella!<\/div>\n
Bob: Or a boat! My app just changed to ‘heavy rain’ and ‘thunderstorms’ warnings for the evening. It’s like the weather can’t make up its mind!<\/div>\n
Alice: Thunderstorms? Bob, are you sure your app isn’t predicting the end of the world? It looked so calm, not even ‘foggy’ this morning!<\/div>\n
Bob: It’s usually very accurate! But today, it’s wild. It just said ‘cold front approaching’, then ‘scattered snow flurries’ for Sunday!<\/div>\n
Alice: Snow flurries? Bob, it’s June! I think your app is broken. Are you sure it’s not ‘blizzard’ next?<\/div>\n
Bob: Don’t tempt fate! But seriously, maybe we should just stay inside. What about ‘movie night’ instead? My app says it will be ‘stormy’ all weekend anyway.<\/div>\n
Alice: Movie night it is! Much safer than battling a ‘blizzard’ in June. Thanks for the… detailed<\/em> weather report, Bob!<\/div>\n
Bob: Anytime, Alice! I just saved us from a potential ‘hailstorm’ too, probably!<\/div>\n

Current Situation<\/h2>\n

Talking about the weather is one of the most common topics in English conversations. Whether you’re meeting someone new, making small talk with a neighbor, or planning your day, discussing the weather is a natural part of daily life. Knowing basic weather words allows you to express your observations, understand forecasts, and plan activities effectively. From sunny days perfect for a walk to rainy afternoons best spent indoors, understanding weather vocabulary helps you connect with others and navigate your environment.<\/p>\n

Key Phrases<\/h2>\n
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  • What’s the weather like?<\/strong>: A common question to ask about the current weather.
    What’s the weather like in your city today?<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • How’s the weather?<\/strong>: Another way to ask about the weather.
    How’s the weather where you are? Is it raining?<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • It’s sunny<\/strong>: The sun is shining brightly.
    It’s sunny, perfect for the beach!<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • It’s raining<\/strong>: Water is falling from the sky.
    Don’t forget your umbrella, it’s raining outside.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • It’s snowing<\/strong>: Snow is falling.
    Look! It’s snowing, everything is white.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • It’s windy<\/strong>: The wind is blowing strongly.
    It’s very windy, hold onto your hat!<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • It’s foggy<\/strong>: There is thick mist, making it hard to see.
    Be careful driving, it’s foggy this morning.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • It’s hot \/ It’s cold<\/strong>: Refers to the temperature being high or low.
    It’s so hot, I need an ice cream! \/ It’s cold, wear a warm jacket.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Partly cloudy<\/strong>: The sky has both clouds and sunshine.
    It’s partly cloudy, so we might see the sun later.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chance of rain<\/strong>: There is a possibility that it will rain.
    The forecast says there’s a chance of rain this afternoon.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Thunderstorms<\/strong>: A storm with thunder and lightning.
    We heard the news, there will be thunderstorms tonight.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Grammar Points<\/h2>\n

    1. Using “It’s” for Weather<\/h3>\n

    We often use “It’s” (short for “It is”) to talk about the weather. We combine “It is” with an adjective or a verb ending in -ing.<\/p>\n

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    • It’s + adjective<\/strong>: For example, “It’s sunny,” “It’s cold,” “It’s hot,” “It’s windy.”
      It’s hot today, let’s go swimming.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
    • It’s + verb-ing<\/strong>: For example, “It’s raining,” “It’s snowing,” “It’s hailing.”
      It’s raining, so I need an umbrella.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Asking About the Weather<\/h3>\n

      To ask about the weather, we commonly use these two phrases:<\/p>\n

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      • “What’s the weather like?”<\/strong>: This asks for a description of the weather.
        “What’s the weather like in London?” “It’s cloudy and cool.”<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • “How’s the weather?”<\/strong>: This is a shorter, more casual way to ask the same thing.
        “How’s the weather?” “It’s beautiful, a perfect sunny day!”<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Talking About Future Weather (Forecast)<\/h3>\n

        When we talk about what the weather will be like in the future, we often use “The forecast says…” or “It’s going to be…”<\/p>\n

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        • The forecast says…<\/strong>: Used to report information from a weather prediction.
          The forecast says it will be sunny tomorrow.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
        • It’s going to be…<\/strong>: Used to express a future prediction or plan.
          It’s going to be cold this evening.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
        • There’s a chance of…<\/strong>: Used when there’s a possibility of a certain weather condition.
          There’s a chance of snow later this week.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Practice Exercises<\/h2>\n

          Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks<\/h3>\n

          Complete the sentences with the best weather word from the dialogue or key phrases.<\/p>\n

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          1. When the sky is blue and bright, it’s __________.<\/li>\n
          2. If water is falling from the sky, it’s __________.<\/li>\n
          3. When the air moves strongly and makes things blow around, it’s __________.<\/li>\n
          4. When you can’t see far because of thick mist, it’s __________.<\/li>\n
          5. If the temperature is very high, you might say it’s __________.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Scroll down for answers!<\/p>\n

            Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Word<\/h3>\n

            Select the correct weather word to complete each sentence.<\/p>\n

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            1. The forecast says it will be (snowing \/ hot) tomorrow, so bring your winter coat.<\/li>\n
            2. Let’s play outside! It’s (raining \/ sunny) today.<\/li>\n
            3. I heard thunder, so there might be (thunderstorms \/ foggy) later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Scroll down for answers!<\/p>\n

              Exercise 3: Answer the Questions<\/h3>\n

              Answer these questions about weather in your own words.<\/p>\n

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              1. What kind of weather do you like best?<\/li>\n
              2. What do you usually wear when it’s cold?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Answers<\/h3>\n

                Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks<\/h3>\n
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                1. When the sky is blue and bright, it’s sunny<\/span>.<\/li>\n
                2. If water is falling from the sky, it’s raining<\/span>.<\/li>\n
                3. When the air moves strongly and makes things blow around, it’s windy<\/span>.<\/li>\n
                4. When you can’t see far because of thick mist, it’s foggy<\/span>.<\/li>\n
                5. If the temperature is very high, you might say it’s hot<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Word<\/h3>\n
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                  1. The forecast says it will be snowing<\/span> tomorrow, so bring your winter coat.<\/li>\n
                  2. Let’s play outside! It’s sunny<\/span> today.<\/li>\n
                  3. I heard thunder, so there might be thunderstorms<\/span> later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Exercise 3: Answer the Questions<\/h3>\n

                    (Answers will vary, here are some examples)<\/p>\n

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                    1. I like sunny and warm weather<\/span> best.<\/li>\n
                    2. When it’s cold, I usually wear a warm jacket, a hat, and gloves<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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