The Weather
Weather is an essential part of daily conversations. We use weather vocabulary to talk about our plans, describe how we feel, and even make small talk. In this post, you'll learn common weather words, example sentences, and fun exercises to improve your English!
Types of Weather
Here are some common weather conditions and their meanings:
Sunny – The sun is shining, and there are no clouds.
Example: It’s a sunny day. Let’s go to the park!
Cloudy – The sky is covered with clouds.
Example: It looks very cloudy today. It might rain.
Rainy – There is a lot of rain.
Example: Take an umbrella! It’s going to be rainy all day.
Stormy – There is strong wind, rain, and sometimes thunder and lightning.
Example: The weather is very stormy. Let’s stay inside.
Snowy – Snow is falling. The ground is white.
Example: It’s snowy outside! Let’s build a snowman.
Windy – There is a lot of wind.
Example: It’s too windy to fly a kite today.
Hot – The temperature is very high.
Example: It’s so hot today. I need some ice cream!
Cold – The temperature is very low.
Example: Wear a jacket! It’s very cold outside.
Talking About the Weather
Here are some common questions and answers about the weather:
Q: What’s the weather like today?
A: It’s sunny and warm.
Q: How’s the weather in your city?
A: It’s rainy and a little windy.
Q: Do you like cold weather?
A: No, I prefer warm and sunny days!
Practical Exercises
Match the Weather Condition
Match the words with the correct pictures:
- 🌞 Sunny
- 🌨️ Snowy
- 🌧️ Rainy
- 💨 Windy
(Answers: 1 - 🌞, 2 - 🌨️, 3 - 🌧️, 4 - 💨)
Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct weather word:
- If it’s ______, you should wear sunglasses.
- When it’s ______, take an umbrella.
- In winter, the weather is usually ______.
- If it’s ______, the wind might blow your hat away!
(Answers: 1. sunny, 2. rainy, 3. snowy, 4. windy)
Describe Today’s Weather
Write 2-3 sentences about the weather in your city today.
Example:
"Today, the weather is cloudy and cool. It looks like it might rain later. I will take my umbrella just in case!"
Talking about the weather is a great way to practice English in daily life. Try using these words and phrases when speaking with friends or writing about the weather in your journal.
What’s the weather like in your city today? Tell me in the comments!