Shadowing Practice: Talking About Weather in English | English Podcast for Beginners ☀️⛈️ - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Listen, speak, and welcome to Slow English Podcast.
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Hey, everyone.
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Welcome back to the Slow English Podcast.
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I'm Jessica.
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And I'm Tom.
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Jessica, how are you today?
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Honestly, I'm a bit tired.
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I looked outside this morning and it was so gray and rainy.
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Oh, no. Did it make you want to stay in bed?
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to pull the covers over my head and sleep for another hour.
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I totally get that.
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Rain does that to me, too.
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It's weird how the weather affects our mood, right?
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It really is.
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Like, when it's sunny, I wake up feeling ready to go.
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But on rainy days, I just feel kind of slow.
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Same here.
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Actually, that's kind of funny because that's exactly what we're talking about today, right?
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We're talking about the weather in English.
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boring.
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But it's actually not.
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The weather is something everyone talks about every single day.
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Exactly.
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It's like the most common small talk topic ever.
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You know what's funny?
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In England, people talk about the weather all the time.
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Really?
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Yes.
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You can meet someone on the bus and just say, "Terrible weather today, isn't it?" And boom, you're having a conversation.
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"Huh, that's so true.
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It's the easiest way to start talking to someone you don't know." Right?
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Like you can't just walk up to someone and say, "Tell me about your life." That's weird.
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Super weird.
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But saying, nice day, huh, is totally normal.
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Exactly!
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So today we're going to help you feel comfortable talking about the weather in English.
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And we'll keep it simple.
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We're not going to use crazy, difficult words.
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Nope, just everyday English that you can use right away.
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So, Tom, let me ask you something.
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What's your favorite kind of weather?
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That's an easy one.
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I love warm, sunny days.
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I'm definitely a summer person.
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That sounds just like you.
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I actually prefer cool cloudy days.
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Not too hot, not too cold.
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Interesting.
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Most people say sunny days, like me.
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I know, but sunny days can be too bright for me.
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I like it when it's a bit cloudy and there's a nice breeze.
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A breeze is like a gentle wind, right?
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Yeah, not a strong wind that blows everything around, just a nice soft breeze.
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I get that.
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But for me, give me sunshine any day.
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Even when it's super hot?
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Well, OK, not uncomfortably hot, but warm and sunny, perfect.
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See, that's too hot for me.
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I start sweating and feeling uncomfortable.
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I prefer cooler weather.
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Maybe like autumn.
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"Huh, everyone's different." That's what makes it interesting.
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So what about our listeners?
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What kind of weather do you like?
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Yeah, think about it for a second.
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Do you like hot weather, cold weather, or maybe rain?
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And here's a fun question: does the weather change your mood?
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Oh, it definitely changes mine.
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Sunny days make me feel really energetic.
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For me, rain makes me sleepy, and cool weather makes me feel calm and relaxed.
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That makes sense.
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Okay, so let's start with some basic phrases.
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Right.
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So if you want to ask someone about the weather, the easiest way is just, "How's the weather?" Simple, right?
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You can also say, What's the weather like?
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They have the same meaning.
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Both are super common.
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You'll hear these all the time.
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Now, how do you answer?
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Well, you just describe what you see outside.
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Like, it's sunny today or it's raining.
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Exactly.
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Can we practice a few, Tom?
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How's the weather where you are right now?
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Right now?
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Let me look outside.
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It's sunny and warm just how I like it.
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See, that was natural.
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He described it and then added his opinion.
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Yeah, you can always add a little extra information if you want.
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Okay, my turn.
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Tom, what's the weather like today?
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Today it's pretty nice.
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It's warm and sunny.
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Sounds a bit too warm for me, but I get why you like it.
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Hey, don't judge me.
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I'm not judging.
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I just don't understand how you can like being so hot.
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But Jessica, it's not hot, it's warm, there's a difference.
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Okay, okay, that's actually a good point.
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Let's talk about that.
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Yeah, so hot is when the temperature is really, really high.
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It's uncomfortable.
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Like when you're sweating and you just want to find some shade or cool down.
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Exactly.
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But warm is nice and comfortable.
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It's pleasant.
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Right, so you might say, "It's a warm day," and that sounds lovely.
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But if you say, "It's hot today," that might mean it's a bit too much.
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Yeah, and then we have cold.
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That's when the temperature is really low.
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Like in winter, it's cold outside and you need a heavy jacket.
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And if it's extremely cold, you can say "it's freezing".
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Oh yeah, I'm freezing!
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That means it's so cold you feel like ice.
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I say that all the time when it gets cold.
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I prefer staying inside with a hot drink and a good book.
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See, that's why you love autumn and cool days!
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Wait, let's pause for a second, Tom.
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I think we should explain the difference between "cool" and "cold" for our listeners.
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Good idea!
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They both mean the temperature is low but the feeling is very different.
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Exactly.
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Cool is usually pleasant.
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Think of a nice spring morning or an autumn afternoon.
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You might need a light sweater, but it feels good.
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Right.
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But cold is when it starts to feel uncomfortable, you definitely need a heavy coat, and you probably want to go back inside.
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So cool is "nice and fresh" and cold is "brrr, I need a heater." perfect.
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Now back to the sky.
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Exactly.
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So we have hot, warm, cool, cold, and freezing.
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Those are the main temperature words.
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Easy, right?
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Very easy.
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Now let's talk about what's happening in the sky.
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Okay, so the most common is sunny.
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The sun is out, the sky is bright, everyone loves a sunny day.
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Well, except me sometimes.
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And I love it!
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Nothing beats a clear blue sky!
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Fair enough.
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So what about when the sun is hidden?
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Then you might say, "It's cloudy." That means there are lots of clouds in the sky.
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That's my favorite kind of weather, cloudy and cool.
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Of course it is, Jessica!
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And then we have rainy when it's raining.
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Or you can just say, "It's raining." Both work perfectly.
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But what about when it's raining really, really hard?
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Oh, then you can say "it's pouring" or "it's pouring rain." That means very heavy rain,
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like buckets of water are falling from the sky.
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There's also a funny expression: "It's raining cats and dogs." Which sounds crazy, but it just means very heavy rain.
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Exactly.
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Don't worry, no actual cats and dogs are falling.
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English is so weird sometimes.
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It really is.
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What about snow?
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I love the idea of snow, even if I don't see it often.
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I grew up with snow every winter.
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What's it like?
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Is it like a movie?
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At first, it's beautiful.
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Everything is white and quiet, but after a while it gets slushy, cold, and annoying.
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That makes sense.
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But still, I think I would enjoy it more than a heat wave.
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Yeah, definitely not my favorite.
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I'll take the summer heat any day.
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Do you build snowmen, Tom?
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When I was a kid, yes.
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But now I prefer the beach.
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"Of course you do, Mr. Sunshine." What about wind?
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How do you feel about that?
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I don't like strong winds, but like I said before, a gentle breeze is nice.
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Same here.
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Strong winds can be really annoying especially when you're using an umbrella.
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Yeah, they don't work well together.
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The wind just turns the umbrella inside out.
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Exactly.
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You know what else is annoying?
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When the weather can't decide what to do.
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Oh yeah.
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Sunny, then rainy, then sunny again, all in one afternoon.
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Exactly.
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I never know what to wear.
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Should I bring a jacket or an umbrella?
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That's when people say, "We're having four seasons in one day." I like that expression.
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It's perfect for crazy weather.
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Me too.
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So do you check the weather forecast every day?
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I do.
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It's the first thing I check on my phone.
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I check it to avoid the rain and plan for those cooler days.
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And I check it because I want to know if it'll be sunny.
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That makes sense.
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For our listeners, if you want to ask someone about the future, you can say, "What's the forecast for today?" And you might hear an answer like,
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"It's supposed to be sunny." "It's supposed to" is a great phrase.
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It means that is what the news or the app predicts.
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But as we know, forecasts aren't always right.
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True.
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The weather is unpredictable.
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That's a good word: un -pre -dict -a -ble.
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It means you can't predict it or be 100 % sure what will happen.
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Exactly.
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Okay, let's wrap up with the seasons.
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Sure, spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
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My favorite is autumn, or fall, as some people say.
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Cool air, changing leaves, it's just perfect.
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And mine is definitely summer, sunshine, long days and warm weather.
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That fits your personality perfectly, Tom.
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You're very energetic.
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And your love for autumn fits you too, Jessica.
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You're calmer.
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I'll take that as a compliment.
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Spring is nice too, though.
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Everything feels fresh and green.
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And winter, well, it's not my favorite.
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It's too cold, too dark, and there are too many layers of clothes.
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I don't mind winter as much as you do, Tom, but I agree: it can get tiring after a few months.
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Yeah, especially when you go days without seeing any sunlight.
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That's exactly why the weather affects our moods so much.
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We all need a little vitamin D.
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Definitely.
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Before we wrap up, let's share some common weather expressions.
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These are idioms that English speakers use all the time, even when they aren't talking about the weather.
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Good idea!
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My favorite is "Under the Weather." It doesn't mean you're standing under a cloud, it just means you feel a bit sick, Right.
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For example, "I can't come to work today.
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I'm feeling a bit under the weather." It's very common.
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How about this one?
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Every cloud has a silver lining.
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I love that one.
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It's so positive.
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It means that even in a bad situation, there is always something good.
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Exactly!
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And here's one more: Come rain or shine.
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That means you will do something no matter what happens with the weather or anything else.
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For example, I'll be at your party on Saturday come rain or shine.
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Using these expressions will make your English sound so much more natural and native.
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It really will.
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Well, Tom, I think we've covered everything from breezes to cats and dogs today.
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We sure did.
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I hope our listeners feel more confident talking about the weather now.
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Remember, everyone, the best way to learn is to practice.
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So, leave a comment below.
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What's your favorite season and what's the weather like where you are today?
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We'd love to read your answers.
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Thanks for listening to the Slow English Podcast.
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Don't forget to subscribe and hit the like button if this helped you.
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Take care, everyone.
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Stay dry or stay cool.
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See you in the next episode.
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Bye!
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Your progress doesn't end here.
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Weather is the ultimate icebreaker in English, and the video’s casual dialogue between Jessica and Tom perfectly captures how native speakers use it to connect. From gray, rainy mornings that make you want to stay in bed to sunny days that boost your mood, their conversation mirrors real-life interactions—making it ideal for english speaking practice. Whether you’re chatting with a neighbor or starting a conversation on the bus, learning to talk about weather naturally will make you feel more confident in everyday situations.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Weather Chats
- “Terrible weather today, isn’t it?” – A classic way to start small talk with strangers.
- “Nice day, huh?” – A simple, friendly comment for pleasant weather.
- “It’s so gray and rainy” – Describes overcast, wet conditions vividly.
- “Warm, sunny days” – Perfect for talking about your favorite weather type.
- “Cool cloudy days” – A great phrase for mild, non-sunny weather.
These phrases are short, easy to remember, and used daily by native speakers—so you can start using them right away.
Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video
Shadowing (or shadowspeak) is a proven technique to improve pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to use it with this video:
- Listen first: Watch the video once to understand the context and tone. Notice how Jessica and Tom stress words like “tired” or “ready to go” to show emotion.
- Repeat immediately: Pause after each line and mimic the speaker’s intonation, rhythm, and speed. Focus on phrases like “pull the covers over my head” to practice natural flow.
- Record yourself: Compare your recording to the video. Do you sound as relaxed as they do? Adjust your pace if you’re speaking too fast or slow.
- Practice daily: Spend 10 minutes a day on this dialogue. Over time, you’ll notice your shadow speech becomes more natural, and you’ll start using these weather phrases without thinking.
This video’s slow, clear speech makes it a great shadowing site for beginners. By focusing on real-life conversations, you’ll not only learn weather vocabulary but also how to connect with others in English.
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