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Lesson 14: Talking about the weather

Make easy small talk about the weather, the most common conversation starter. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-16

Basic Β· A2 Lesson 14 of 30 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Lovely day, isn't it? A friendly way to start a chat.
  • It's freezing this morning! Very cold (Aussies say this even at 10Β°C!).
  • It's going to be a scorcher. It will be very hot.
  • It's a bit muggy today. Hot and humid.
  • Looks like rain. It might rain soon.
  • It's pouring! It's raining heavily.
  • What's the forecast for the weekend? Ask what the weather will be like.
  • Don't forget your brolly. A brolly is an umbrella.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Ravi" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎀 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Frequently asked questions

What are useful English phrases for talking about the weather?

'Lovely day, isn't it?' (a friendly way to start a chat). 'It's freezing this morning!' (very cold (Aussies say this even at 10Β°C!)). 'It's going to be a scorcher.' (it will be very hot). 'It's a bit muggy today.' (hot and humid).

How can I practise talking about the weather in English?

Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.