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Good morning.
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Let's take a look at the weather in some of Canada's major cities today.
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In Toronto, Ontario, it's a chilly day with temperatures around 3 degrees Celsius.
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It will be cloudy, and there might be some light rain later in the afternoon.
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Make sure to bring your umbrella if you're going out.
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In Vancouver, British Columbia, the weather is mild at 8 degrees Celsius.
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It's a rainy day, with showers expected throughout the day.
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You might want to wear a jacket and bring a raincoat.
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In Montreal, Quebec, it's a cold 2 degrees Celsius.
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There is light snow in the forecast, so be prepared for slippery roads.
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Stay warm and drive carefully.
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In Calgary, Alberta, the temperature is minus 5 degrees Celsius.
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It's a snowy morning, and the snow will continue throughout the day.
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It's a good idea to wear warm clothes and boots.
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Finally, in Ottawa, Ontario, the capital city, it's currently 1 degree Celsius.
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It's cloudy, and there may be some light snow in the evening.
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If you're out, stay warm and drive safely.
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In Edmonton, Alberta, it's a cold minus 8 degrees Celsius.
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The sky is clear, but it will stay very chilly all day.
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If you're out, remember to wear warm clothes, including a coat, hat, and gloves.
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In Quebec City, Quebec, the temperature is minus 4 degrees Celsius.
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It's partly cloudy, and there might be some snow in the evening.
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It's a good idea to dress warmly and be careful on the icy roads.
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In Niagara Falls, Ontario, it's 3 degrees Celsius with cloudy skies.
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There could be some rain in the afternoon.
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If you're planning to visit the falls, bring an umbrella.
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In Winnipeg, Manitoba, it's a very cold minus 10 degrees Celsius.
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The day will be sunny, but it will remain very cold.
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It's best to wear warm winter clothes and stay inside if you can.
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Lastly, in Hamilton, Ontario, it's 5 degrees Celsius and the sky is cloudy.
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There might be a few light showers later, so bring a jacket and an umbrella if you're heading out.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 31 sentences and 337 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:28. The speaker talks at a steady 137 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cloudy adjective | /ˈklaʊ̯diː/ | Covered with or characterised by clouds. |
| minus | /ˈmaɪ.nəs/ | Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| chili noun | /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ | The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| partly adverb | /ˈpɑɹtli/ | In part, or to some degree, but not completely. |
| safely adverb | /ˈseɪfli/ | In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else. |
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| mild adjective | /ˈmaɪld/ | Gentle and not easily angered |
| forecast noun | /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ | An estimation of a future condition. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| rainy adjective | /ˈɹeɪni/ | Pouring with rain; wet; showery |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
| head out verb | To leave, depart; to go on ahead. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might be · might want · may be |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · will continue · will stay |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're going · you're planning · you're heading |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like cloudy, minus, cloth.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.