쉐도잉 연습: Weather Small Talk in English | Start Conversations Like a Native | Real Phrases - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기

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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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이 말하기 레슨은 영상 “Weather Small Talk in English”을(를) 바탕으로 합니다. 가장 자주 반복되는 단어는 다음과 같습니다: phrase, weather, cold, conversation, warm. 이 영상에는 섀도잉할 문장 134개와 단어 1089개가 있습니다. 말하는 구간의 길이는 10:24입니다. 화자는 분당 약 105단어로 천천히 말해서 소리 하나하나를 따라 하기에 여유가 있습니다. 단어의 86%가 영어에서 가장 많이 쓰이는 3,000단어에 속합니다. 나머지는 연습 전에 미리 확인해 두세요.

이 영상의 핵심 어휘

영상에 나오는 익혀 둘 만한 단어 15개를 발음, 뜻과 함께 정리했습니다.

단어발음뜻
phrase 명사/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/어구, 구
jacket 명사/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/재킷
freeze 동사/ˈfɹiːz/얼다
sunny 형용사/ˈsʌni/맑다, 화창하다
worker 명사/ˈwɝ.kɚ/노동자, 로동자
emotion 명사/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/감정
rainy 형용사/ˈɹeɪni/비가 오는, 우중의
windy 형용사/ˈwɪn.di/바람 부는
lesson 명사/ˈlɛs.ən/수업, 과
carefully 부사/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/주의하여, 조심스럽게
compare 동사/kəmˈpɛɚ/비교하다, 비유하다
friendship 명사/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/우정, 우의
connect 동사/kəˈnɛkt/잇다, 연결하다
complaint 명사/kəmˈpleɪnt/불평, 불만
stranger 명사/ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/낯선 사람

영상에 나오는 구동사

단어발음뜻
cool down 동사/kuːl ˈdaʊn/식다, 식히다

따라 말해 볼 만한 문장

영상에 나오는 짧고 완결된 문장으로, 일상 대화에서 그대로 쓸 수 있습니다:

  • 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.

이 영상의 문법

화자가 가장 많이 쓰는 문형을 영상 속 실제 표현과 함께 정리했습니다.

문형영상 속 표현
조건문 if + 절, will/would + 동사 — 조건과 그 결과If you use these phrases often, you'll sound
현재완료 have/has + 과거분사 — 과거의 일이 지금도 관련이 있을 때you've ever wanted · weather's been
동사 + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — 뒤에 -ing형이 오는 동사love talking · start talking · keep practicing
“might / may” 가능성 might/may + 동사 — 가능하지만 확실하지 않은 일might end · might get

주의할 발음

화자는 can't, I'll, I'm 같은 축약형과 약화된 형태를 32번 사용합니다. 들리는 대로 짧게 발음하세요.

  • “sh”와 “zh” 소리: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
  • 긴 단어 — 강세 위치에 주의: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

한국어 화자가 어려워하는 소리:

  • /f/ — ㅍ(/p/)으로 바꾸지 말고 윗니를 아랫입술에 대기: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, freeze /ˈfɹiːz/, carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, fancy /ˈfæn.si/
  • /z/ — ㅈ이 아니라 성대를 울리는 /s/: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, freeze /ˈfɹiːz/
  • /r/과 /l/ 구별하기: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/, umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/, learner /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/

이 영상으로 연습하는 방법

  1. 먼저 말하지 않고 영상을 끝까지 듣고 모르는 단어를 적어 둡니다.
  2. 보통 속도로 한 문장씩 섀도잉하고, 화자의 리듬과 맞을 때까지 반복합니다.
  3. 자신의 목소리를 녹음해 원본과 비교하고, phrase, jacket, freeze 같은 단어에 특히 주의합니다.

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