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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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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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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles is gebaseerd op de video “Weather Small Talk in English”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: phrase, weather, cold, conversation, warm. Deze video bevat 134 zinnen en 1089 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 10:24. De spreker praat langzaam, ongeveer 105 woorden per minuut, zodat je tijd hebt om elke klank na te doen. 86% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| phrase zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | uitspraak |
| jacket zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | jas |
| freeze werkwoord | /ˈfɹiːz/ | bevriezen |
| sunny bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsʌni/ | zonnig |
| naturally bijwoord | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | natuurlijk |
| worker zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | arbeider, arbeidster |
| emotion zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ | emotie |
| rainy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɹeɪni/ | regenachtig |
| windy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈwɪn.di/ | winderig |
| everyday bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | alledaags |
| lesson zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | les |
| carefully bijwoord | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | voorzichtig |
| compare werkwoord | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | vergelijken |
| friendship zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ | vriendschap |
| connect werkwoord | /kəˈnɛkt/ | verbinden |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| cool down werkwoord | /kuːl ˈdaʊn/ | afkoelen, koelen |
| find out werkwoord | ontdekken, onderzoeken |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- 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.
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Voorwaardelijke zinnen if + zin, will/would + werkwoord — een voorwaarde en het gevolg | If you use these phrases often, you'll sound |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | you've ever wanted · weather's been |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | love talking · start talking · keep practicing |
| Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zeker | might end · might get |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 32 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals can't, I'll, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, freeze /ˈfɹiːz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, fancy /ˈfæn.si/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/
- /w/ — met ronde lippen: worker /ˈwɝ.kɚ/, windy /ˈwɪn.di/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als phrase, jacket, freeze.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.