Learn essential vocabulary for weather conditions including sunny, rainy, cloudy, and temperatures you encounter in daily conversations.
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In this lesson, you will learn common weather words in English. Weather is one of the most common topics in everyday conversation. You'll learn vocabulary for different weather conditions, temperatures, and seasons. Mastering these words will help you talk about the weather confidently, whether you're making small talk or planning outdoor activities.
On Monday, the sky is sunny and bright. Tom goes to the park with his friends.
On Wednesday, it is rainy and cold. Tom takes his umbrella to school.
On Friday, the weather is windy. Tom holds his hat because the wind is strong!
On Sunday, it is warm and cloudy. Tom plays in the garden all afternoon.
By learning these weather words, you can describe any day of the week — sunny, rainy, or anything in between!
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When the sun is shining and the sky is clear. Sunny weather is bright and warm.
When the sky is covered with clouds. You cannot see the sun clearly on cloudy days.
When water falls from the sky. You need an umbrella on rainy days.
When the air moves quickly. Strong wind can blow things away.
When white frozen water falls from the sky. Snow is cold and white.
When you cannot see far because of mist in the air. Fog makes everything look grey.
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Very high temperature. You feel hot in summer or near fire.
A nice, comfortable temperature. Not too hot, not too cold.
A little bit cold, but pleasant. Good for wearing a light jacket.
Low temperature. You need warm clothes when it is cold.
Extremely cold. Water turns to ice at freezing temperatures.
Not extreme in any way. Pleasant and moderate temperature.
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The season after winter. Flowers bloom and the weather gets warmer.
The hottest season. Days are long and sunny. Good for holidays.
The season after summer. Leaves change color and fall from trees.
The coldest season. Days are short and it can snow.
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We use 'It is' (or 'It's') to talk about the weather.
Some weather words can be adjectives (sunny) or verbs (rain).
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❌ Wrong: The weather is sunny today.
✓ Correct: It is sunny today. (Use 'It' not 'The weather' with adjectives)
❌ Wrong: Today is rain.
✓ Correct: It is raining today. / Today is rainy. (Use verb 'raining' or adjective 'rainy')
❌ Wrong: It's very sun.
✓ Correct: It's very sunny. (Use the adjective 'sunny' not the noun 'sun')
❌ Wrong: The weather is cold today, isn't it?
✓ Correct: It's cold today, isn't it? (More natural in conversation)
❌ Wrong: It will be raining tomorrow.
✓ Correct: It will rain tomorrow. (Simple future, not continuous, for weather predictions)
❌ Wrong: In summer is hot.
✓ Correct: It is hot in summer. / Summer is hot. (Need subject 'It' or 'Summer')
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✓ It is sunny today. The sky is blue.
✓ It is raining outside. Take an umbrella!
✓ The weather is very cold in winter.
✓ It is cloudy today. Maybe it will rain later.
✓ The wind is strong. Hold your hat!
✓ Summer is hot and sunny.
Weather is one of the most common topics in English conversation! Practice describing the weather every day, even if just to yourself. Remember to use "It is" or "It's" when talking about weather conditions. The more you practice, the more natural it will feel to chat about sunny days, rainy afternoons, and everything in between! ☀️🌧️❄️
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