Sample Dialogue
Idiom in Action
Real-Life
Weather
Ditch the textbook. Learn how native speakers naturally chat about good, bad, and unpredictable weather.
What a gorgeous day!
Looks like it’s going to pour.
It’s super foggy out!
Warm-up Questions
What is your absolute favorite type of weather? Why?
How does bad weather affect your daily mood?
What is the weather like in your hometown right now?
Textbook vs. Real Life
The weather is very hot
It’s really hot
It’s boiling!
The weather is very cold
It’s freezing
It’s cold as hell!
It is raining heavily
It’s pouring
It’s coming down hard
It is raining lightly
It’s drizzling
It’s just a bit of rain
There is strong wind
It’s really windy
The wind is crazy!
It will rain soon
I think it’s about to rain
Looks like it’s gonna rain
Natural Dialogue
Hey Jamie, it’s really hot today, huh?
Yeah, it’s boiling. I can’t deal with this heat.
Same, I walked outside and was like—nope. It’s crazy hot today.
For real. I wish it would cool down a bit.
Didn’t they say it’s gonna rain later?
Yeah, looks like it’s gonna rain.
That’d be nice. Yesterday it was so dry.
True, but when it rains here, it usually pours.
I don’t mind, I kinda like rainy days.
You do? I hate it, honestly.
It’s really nice out today.
Yeah, it is. I wasn’t expecting it to be this good.
Same, I thought it’d be colder.
Me too, but it’s actually pretty warm.
Yeah, and there’s a nice breeze as well.
I know, it makes it even better.
Days like this just put you in a good mood.
Exactly, it feels really refreshing.
I might go for a walk later.
You should, it’s the perfect day for it.
Dialogue Practice
You and your friend planned to go hiking, but the weather is not good. Now you need to talk and decide what to do.
Weather Idioms
Raining cats and dogs
To rain very heavily.
Under the weather
Feeling sick or not very well.
Take a rain check
To say you can’t do something now, but would like to do it later.
Let’s Chat
Have you ever been caught in bad weather unexpectedly?
Do you always check the weather forecast before going out?
What is your favorite thing to do when it is raining?
Have you ever changed your plans because of the weather?
Do you think humans will ever be able to control the weather?
Which city in the world has the best weather, in your opinion?
Ready for the Quiz
You’ve learned how to chat about the weather naturally. Let’s test your new vocabulary!