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They say people talk about the weather when they have nothing to say.
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But in America, weather is the perfect way to start a friendly conversation.
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Think about it.
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Before talking about work or family or plans, we often say, nice day, isn't it?
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Or it's freezing today.
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So why do
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Americans love talking about the weather so much?
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Let's find out and learn how you can sound natural doing it too.
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This is the Slow English Podcast, a place where I speak slowly,
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clearly, and help you learn real English that people use every day.
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In today's episode, we'll listen to a short, real conversation about the weather.
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Then I'll explain the key phrases and we'll practice them together slowly and clearly.
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So if you've ever wanted to talk naturally about the weather like
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Americans do, this episode is for you.
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When English learners talk about weather, they often use only a few basic words.
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They say things like hot, cold, rainy, sunny, and that's it.
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But native speakers use weather to connect emotionally.
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We use it to show interest, to complain a little, or even to start a new friendship.
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If you only say, it's hot today, the conversation might end.
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But if you say, it's way too hot to be outside, huh?
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Suddenly, it sounds more natural, more human.
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So today, I'll show you how to use simple words and sentences that feel real, like the way
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Americans actually speak.
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Let's start with a short, real conversation.
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Listen carefully.
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I'll read it once at normal speed and then slowly.
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Hey, how's it going?
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Not bad.
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Just can't believe how cold it is today.
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I know, right?
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It was sunny yesterday and now it feels like winter again.
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Yeah, I had to wear two jackets this morning.
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Same here.
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I really hope it warms up soon.
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Me too.
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I'm tired of freezing every morning.
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Hey, how's it going?
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Not bad.
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Just can't believe how cold it is today.
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I know, right?
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It was sunny yesterday and now it feels like winter again.
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Yeah, I had to wear two jackets this morning.
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Same here.
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I really hope it warms up soon.
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Me too.
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I'm tired of freezing every morning.
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Now let's talk about what's happening here.
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This conversation is short, but it's full of useful everyday phrases.
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Let's break them down one by one.
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Phrase number one, how's it going?
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This means how are you, but it sounds more casual.
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You can use it with friends, coworkers, even strangers.
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When someone says how's it going, a common reply is not bad or pretty good.
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Phrase number two, can't believe how cold it is today.
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Here, the speaker isn't asking a question, they're showing surprise.
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You can say this for any kind of weather.
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Can't believe how hot it is today.
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Can't believe how windy it is today.
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It's a simple, natural way to express emotion.
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Phrase number three, I know, right?
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This one is very American.
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It's used to agree with someone in a friendly way.
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For example, this rain won't stop.
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I know, right?
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It's like saying, yes, I totally agree with you.
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Phrase number four, feels like winter again.
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The phrase feels like is very common when describing weather.
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We use it to compare how something seems.
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For example, it's only October but it feels like summer.
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or it's May but it feels like December.
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Phrase number five, I had to wear two jackets this morning.
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Notice the phrase had to.
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It means you needed to do something because of the situation.
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You can say I had to carry an umbrella or I had to stay inside.
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Phrase number six, I really hope it warms up soon.
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Warms up means to become warmer.
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Americans often say, I hope it warms up or I hope it cools down.
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It's an easy way to express a wish about the weather.
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Phrase number seven, I'm tired of freezing every morning.
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This phrase shows emotion, a small complaint.
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Tired of means you're bored or annoyed by something.
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You can say, I'm tired of rainy days or I'm tired of this cold.
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Now let's practice these phrases together slowly.
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I'll say each sentence and you can repeat after me.
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How's it going?
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Not bad.
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Just can't believe how cold it is today.
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I know, right?
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It was sunny yesterday and now it feels like winter again.
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Yeah, I had to wear two jackets this morning.
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Same here.
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I really hope it warms up soon.
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Me too.
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I'm tired of freezing every morning.
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Good job!
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Even if you only practice these seven lines, you'll sound more natural next time you talk about the weather.
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Now let's make it real.
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Imagine you're standing next to a co -worker at the bus stop.
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It's cold and cloudy.
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You both look a little sleepy.
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You turn to them and say, can't believe how cold it is today.
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They smile and reply, I know, right?
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Yesterday was so warm.
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Then you say, yeah, I had to wear two jackets.
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You just started a conversation, naturally.
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That's how small talk begins in America.
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It's simple, but it opens the door to connection.
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In the U .S., weather isn't just about temperature.
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It's a social tool.
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It helps people start talking, share feelings, and show empathy without being too personal.
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So let's add a few more sentences you can use in real life.
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I'll say each sentence and you can repeat after me.
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It's so windy today.
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Looks like it's going to rain.
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I think we might get snow this weekend.
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It's getting hotter every day.
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What a beautiful day.
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The weather's been crazy lately.
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You don't need fancy grammar.
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Just use simple, clear sentences like these.
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When you say them slowly and naturally, people understand you easily.
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So today we learned that talking about weather is more than just saying it's hot or it's cold.
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It's about connection.
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You learned real American expressions like, how's it going?
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I know, right?
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It feels like winter again.
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And you practice how to repeat them slowly and clearly.
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If you use these phrases often, you'll sound more confident, more natural, and more friendly in daily conversations.
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Every time you meet someone, whether it's a classmate, a co -worker, or a neighbor, try using one of today's phrases.
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That's how fluency grows.
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One small step, one small sentence at a time.
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Subscribe for more
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Slow English lessons and watch the next episode to keep practicing real conversations.
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I'll see you there.
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このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント
このスピーキングレッスンは、動画「Weather Small Talk in English」を教材にしています。 繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです：phrase, weather, cold, conversation, warm。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が134文、単語が1089語あります。 音声の長さは10:24です。 話す速さはゆっくりで、1分あたり約105語です。一つ一つの音をまねる余裕があります。 単語の86%は英語の頻出3,000語に含まれます。残りは練習の前に確認しておきましょう。
この動画の重要語彙
動画に出てくる覚えておきたい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| phrase 名詞 | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | 句, 語句 |
| jacket 名詞 | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | ジャケット |
| freeze 動詞 | /ˈfɹiːz/ | 凍る |
| sunny 形容詞 | /ˈsʌni/ | 晴れた |
| naturally 副詞 | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | 勿論 |
| worker 名詞 | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | 労働者, 勤労者 |
| emotion 名詞 | /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ | 感情, 心緒 |
| rainy 形容詞 | /ˈɹeɪni/ | 雨が降る, 雨の |
| windy 形容詞 | /ˈwɪn.di/ | 風の吹く, 風の強い |
| lesson 名詞 | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | 授業, 学科 |
| carefully 副詞 | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | じっくり, 慎重に |
| compare 動詞 | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | 比べる, 比較する |
| friendship 名詞 | /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ | 友情, 友好 |
| connect 動詞 | /kəˈnɛkt/ | 繋げる |
| complaint 名詞 | /kəmˈpleɪnt/ | 不平, 不満 |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| warm up 動詞 | /ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/ | 温まる |
| cool down 動詞 | /kuːl ˈdaʊn/ | 冷める, 冷える |
| find out 動詞 | 見出す, 調べる |
繰り返し練習したい文
動画に出てくる短く完結した文です。日常会話でそのまま使えます。
- Let's start with a short, real conversation.
- I'm tired of freezing every morning.
- Let's break them down one by one.
- Phrase number one, how's it going?
- It's like saying, yes, I totally agree with you.
この動画の文法
話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。
| 文型 | 動画での表現 |
|---|---|
| 条件文 if + 節, will/would + 動詞 — 条件とその結果 | If you use these phrases often, you'll sound |
| 現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係している | you've ever wanted · weather's been |
| 動詞 + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — 後ろに-ing形が続く動詞 | love talking · start talking · keep practicing |
| 「might / may」による可能性 might/may + 動詞 — 起こりうるが確実ではないこと | might end · might get |
注意したい発音
話し手はcan't, I'll, I'mなど、短縮形や弱形を32回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。
- 「sh」と「zh」の音: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
- 長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
日本語話者が苦手な音：
- /r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/, umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/, learner /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/
- /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, freeze /ˈfɹiːz/, carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, fancy /ˈfæn.si/
- 子音の連続 — 間に母音を入れない: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, freeze /ˈfɹiːz/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, connect /kəˈnɛkt/, complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/
この動画での練習方法
- まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
- 通常の速度で一文ずつシャドーイングし、話し手のリズムに合うまで繰り返します。
- 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。phrase, jacket, freezeなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。
シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由
シャドーイング（Shadowing）は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的：ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影（shadow）」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。