Speaking about the weather.

Definition-

English speakers enjoy discussing the weather. It's a method of breaking the ice (starting a conversation). People discuss the weather over the phone and in person. Friends and family discuss the weather before discussing what's new. Before starting a long day of work, coworkers discuss the weather. Even strangers talk about the weather. Learn the proper vocabulary and expressions, and you'll find it easy to strike up a conversation with anyone, anytime, and anywhere!

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Weather-related questions and answers 

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• How is it outside?

             It's dreary outside. 

• What's the weather like?

             It's ten degrees below zero. (-10 degrees Celsius) 

• Is it raining where you are?

             We haven't had any rain in        weeks. 

• What's the weather like there?

              The temperature is 22  degrees Celsius. 

• What's it doing there if it's snowing here? 

              Outside, it's pouring. (it is pouring heavily) 

• Isn't it a lovely day? 

               We couldn't have asked for a better day. 

• What's the weather like? 

               Blue skies are expected all week.

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Common error-

When discussing the weather, it is common for students to mix up the noun, adjective, and verb forms of weather words.

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Example 1:

‍ How's the weather?

It is snow (noun). incorrect

It is snowy (adjective). correct

It is snowing (verb). correct

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Example 2:

‍ What's it like out?

It is rain (noun). incorrect

It is rainy (adjective). correct

It is raining (verb). correct

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Example 3:

What's the weather like?

It is sun (noun). incorrect

It is sunny (adjective). correct

The sun is shining (verb). correct

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Conclusion-

Learn the proper vocabulary and expressions, and you'll find it easy to strike up a conversation with anyone, anytime and anywhere!

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