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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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Этот урок разговорной практики построен на видео «Weather Small Talk in English». Чаще всего повторяются слова: phrase, weather, cold, conversation, warm. В этом видео 134 предложений и 1089 слов для шедоуинга. Речь длится 10:24. Говорящий говорит медленно, около 105 слов в минуту, поэтому есть время повторить каждый звук. 86% слов входят в 3000 самых частых слов английского языка; остальные стоит разобрать перед занятием.

Ключевая лексика этого видео

15 слов из видео, которые стоит выучить, с произношением и значением:

СловоПроизношениеЗначение
phrase существительное/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/фра́за, выраже́ние
jacket существительное/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ку́ртка, жаке́т
freeze глагол/ˈfɹiːz/замерза́ть, замёрзнуть
sunny прилагательное/ˈsʌni/со́лнечный
naturally наречие/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/есте́ственно
worker существительное/ˈwɝ.kɚ/рабо́тник, рабо́тница
emotion существительное/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/эмо́ция, чу́вство
rainy прилагательное/ˈɹeɪni/дождли́вый, дождево́й
windy прилагательное/ˈwɪn.di/ве́треный
everyday прилагательное/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/повседне́вный, ежедне́вный
lesson существительное/ˈlɛs.ən/уро́к, ле́кция
carefully наречие/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/осторо́жно, аккура́тно
compare глагол/kəmˈpɛɚ/сра́внивать, сравни́ть
friendship существительное/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/дру́жба, прия́тельство
connect глагол/kəˈnɛkt/свя́зывать, связа́ть

Фразовые глаголы, которые вы услышите

СловоПроизношениеЗначение
warm up глагол/ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/нагрева́ться, нагре́ться
cool down глагол/kuːl ˈdaʊn/остыва́ть, осты́ть
find out глаголузнава́ть, узна́ть

Фразы, которые стоит повторять

Короткие законченные фразы из видео, которые пригодятся в повседневном разговоре:

  • 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.

Грамматика в этом видео

Конструкции, которые говорящий использует чаще всего, с точными словами из видео:

КонструкцияВ видео
Условные предложения if + предложение, will/would + глагол — условие и его результатIf you use these phrases often, you'll sound
Present Perfect have/has + причастие прошедшего времени — прошлое действие, важное сейчасyou've ever wanted · weather's been
Глагол + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — глаголы, после которых идёт форма на -inglove talking · start talking · keep practicing
Вероятность с «might / may» might/may + глагол — возможно, но не точноmight end · might get

Произношение, на которое стоит обратить внимание

Говорящий использует 32 сокращённых и редуцированных форм, например can't, I'll, I'm. Произносите их коротко, так, как слышите.

  • Звуки «sh» и «zh»: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
  • Длинные слова — следите за ударением: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

Звуки, трудные для русскоязычных:

  • /w/ — губы округлены, это не /v/: worker /ˈwɝ.kɚ/, windy /ˈwɪn.di/
  • Звонкие согласные в конце слова — не оглушайте их: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, freeze /ˈfɹiːz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/

Как заниматься с этим видео

  1. Прослушайте всё видео один раз молча и выпишите незнакомые слова.
  2. Повторяйте предложение за предложением на обычной скорости, пока ваш ритм не совпадёт с ритмом говорящего.
  3. Запишите себя и сравните с оригиналом, обращая внимание на такие слова, как phrase, jacket, freeze.

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