Listening and Speaking A1: Describing the Weather

Types of Weather:

• Sunny – When the sun is out and there are few clouds.
• Rainy – When it is raining.
• Cloudy – When there are many clouds in the sky.
• Windy – When the wind blows strongly.
• Snowy – When snow falls from the sky.
• Foggy – When there is a lot of fog.
• Hailing – When small balls of ice fall from the sky.
• Drizzling – When it rains very lightly.
• Clear skies – When the sky is blue with no clouds.
• Starry night – When many stars are visible in the sky.
• Misty – When there is a thin layer of fog in the air.

Describing Temperature:

• Hot – When it feels very warm.
• Warm – When the temperature is comfortable.
• Cold – When the temperature is low.
• Freezing – When it is very, very cold.
• Mild – When it is not too hot and not too cold.
• Chilly – When it is a little cold.
• Scorching – When it is extremely hot.
• Breezy – When a light wind is blowing.

Seasonal Weather:

• Spring: Warm and breezy, with flowers blooming.
• Summer: Hot and sunny, perfect for the beach.
• Autumn: Cool and windy, with leaves falling.
• Winter: Cold and snowy, with frost on the ground.

Weather Intensity:

• Light rain – A small amount of rain.
• Heavy rain – A large amount of rain.
• Strong winds – Very powerful winds.
• Intense heat – Very high temperature.
• Thick snow – A heavy fall of snow.

Key Phrases for Talking About the Weather:

• “What’s the weather like today?” – Ask someone about today’s weather.
• “It’s hot/It’s cold outside.” – Describe if it is warm or cool.
• “Do you think it will rain today?” – Ask if it might rain.
• “The sky is cloudy.” – Describe a cloudy sky.
• “It’s a beautiful sunny day!” – Compliment the sunny weather.
• “The temperature is below freezing.” – State that it’s very cold.
• “Looks like a rainbow is forming!” – Observe that a rainbow may appear.
• “It’s too windy to go outside.” – Explain that the wind is very strong.