How to talk about the weather EASY ENGLISH for BEGINNERS

Weather Vocabulary Words in English How to talk about the weather EASY ENGLISH for BEGINNERS

Explanation + Quiz

Weather Words

  1. It’s sunny.
    • Meaning: The sun is shining, and there are no clouds blocking it.
    • Example: “I like to play outside when it’s sunny.”
  2. It’s partly cloudy.
    • Meaning: There are some clouds in the sky, but the sun is still visible.
    • Example: “It’s partly cloudy, so it’s a nice day to go for a walk.”
  3. It’s cloudy.
    • Meaning: The sky is covered with clouds, and the sun is hidden.
    • Example: “It’s cloudy today, so I might need a jacket.”
  4. It’s rainy.
    • Meaning: Water is falling from the sky in drops (rain).
    • Example: “It’s rainy, so I will take an umbrella.”
  5. It’s snowy.
    • Meaning: Snow (white flakes) is falling from the sky.
    • Example: “It’s snowy outside, which means we can make snowmen!”
  6. It’s hot.
    • Meaning: The temperature is very warm, and it feels warm on your skin.
    • Example: “It’s hot today; let’s go swimming.”
  7. It’s warm.
    • Meaning: The temperature is comfortable and slightly hot, but not too much.
    • Example: “It’s warm outside, perfect for a picnic.”
  8. It’s cool.
    • Meaning: The temperature is a bit chilly but not too cold.
    • Example: “It’s cool in the morning, so I need a light jacket.”
  9. It’s cold.
    • Meaning: The temperature is low, and it feels chilly.
    • Example: “It’s cold outside; I need to wear a coat.”
  10. It’s freezing.
    • Meaning: The temperature is at or below 0°C (32°F), and it’s very cold.
    • Example: “It’s freezing today; the water will turn to ice!”

Example Sentences

  • It’s cloudy and cool today.
    • Meaning: The sky is full of clouds, and the temperature is slightly chilly.
    • Example Use: “It’s a good day to wear a sweater.”
  • It’s sunny and hot today.
    • Meaning: The sun is shining brightly, and it feels very warm.
    • Example Use: “It’s a great day to go to the beach!”

Temperature Conversions

  • °C = Degrees Celsius: A way to measure temperature. Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.
  • °F = Degrees Fahrenheit: Another way to measure temperature. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.

Practice

Weather Quiz

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question or fill in the blanks with the correct weather words.


Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What does it mean when we say, “It’s sunny”?
    A) The sky is covered with clouds.
    B) The sun is shining brightly.
    C) It is raining.
  2. If it’s partly cloudy, what is the sky like?
    A) No clouds in the sky.
    B) The sun is hidden completely.
    C) Some clouds are present, but the sun is still visible.
  3. What kind of weather is it when it’s snowy?
    A) Water is falling in drops.
    B) White flakes are falling from the sky.
    C) The sun is shining brightly.
  4. If someone says, “It’s cold,” how would you feel?
    A) Warm and comfortable.
    B) Chilly and needing a coat.
    C) Hot and sweaty.
  5. What does it mean when it’s freezing?
    A) It is warm outside.
    B) The temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
    C) It is partly sunny.

Fill-in-the-Blank Statements

  1. It’s _______ when the sky is covered with clouds, and the sun is hidden.
  2. When it’s _______ outside, it feels nice and slightly hot, but not too hot.
  3. If it’s _______ today, I need to wear a coat because it feels chilly.
  4. When it’s _______ and raining, you should take an umbrella.
  5. It’s _______ when water falls from the sky in drops.

Answer Key

Multiple Choice Answers:

  1. B) The sun is shining brightly.
  2. C) Some clouds are present, but the sun is still visible.
  3. B) White flakes are falling from the sky.
  4. B) Chilly and needing a coat.
  5. B) The temperature is below 0°C (32°F).

Fill-in-the-Blank Answers:
6. cloudy
7. warm
8. cool
9. rainy
10. rainy

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