Shadowing Practice: Weather Small Talk in English | Start Conversations Like a Native | Real Phrases - Learn English Speaking with Video
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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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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Weather Small Talk in English”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: phrase, weather, cold, conversation, warm. This video has 134 sentences and 1089 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:24. The speaker talks slowly, about 105 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% 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 |
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| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| freeze verb | /ˈfɹiːz/ | Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| worker noun | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor. |
| emotion noun | /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ | A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data. |
| rainy adjective | /ˈɹeɪni/ | Pouring with rain; wet; showery |
| windy adjective | /ˈwɪn.di/ | Accompanied by wind. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| compare verb | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it… |
| lately adverb | /ˈleɪt.li/ | Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since. |
| friendship noun | /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ | The condition of being friends. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| warm up verb | /ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/ | To become warmer. |
| cool down verb | /kuːl ˈdaʊn/ | To become cooler; to be reduced in temperature. |
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- 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.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If you use these phrases often, you'll sound |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | you've ever wanted · weather's been |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love talking · start talking · keep practicing |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might end · might get |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 32 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
- Long words — get the stress right: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
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 phrase, jacket, freeze.
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.