Morning Greetings & Current Weather
Two individuals greet each other in the morning and make a brief comment or question about the current weather outside, e.g., 'Nice day, isn't it?' or 'Is it raining out there?'
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
beautiful
Means very nice to look at or pleasant, often used to describe good weather like a sunny day. In weather chats, say 'It's beautiful out' to mean the weather is lovely.
forecast
A prediction of future weather conditions. Use it when asking about the weather report, like 'What's the forecast for tomorrow?'
sunny
Describes weather with a lot of sunshine and no clouds. It's a common word in daily conversations, e.g., 'It's sunny today.'
warmer
The comparative form of 'warm,' meaning having a higher temperature. Compare weather days by saying 'It's warmer today than yesterday.'
umbrella
An object used to protect from rain or sun. In weather talks, mention it when expecting rain, like 'I need my umbrella.'
sunshine
Direct light from the sun, often used positively for good weather. Say 'Enjoy the sunshine!' to express happiness about clear skies.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Good morning! Wow, it's really beautiful out today, isn't it?
This is a friendly morning greeting with a tag question 'isn't it?' to seek agreement. It's useful for starting casual chats about the weather; the 'wow' adds excitement. Use it to comment positively on the current day.
It really is! I was just thinking the same thing.
Agrees strongly with 'It really is' and shares a similar thought. This pattern builds rapport in conversations. Use it when someone says something you agree with, like weather comments, to keep the talk flowing.
It feels much warmer than yesterday, too.
Compares current weather to the past using 'warmer than' and 'too' for addition. This shows comparative adjectives in action. Useful for discussing weather changes; say it to note improvements in temperature.
Did you check the forecast?
A simple past tense question to ask if someone looked at the weather prediction. It's a common way to continue weather talks. Use this question to share or get info about upcoming weather.
It said mostly sunny all day, with temperatures reaching the mid-70s.
Reports weather details using future predictions. 'Mostly sunny' means partly cloudy but bright; 'reaching the mid-70s' describes temperature range. Practical for summarizing forecasts; use when explaining what the weather app shows.
Oh, that's fantastic news! I guess I won't need my umbrella today then.
Expresses positive surprise with 'Oh, that's fantastic' and a conclusion 'I guess... then.' The future 'won't need' shows prediction. Use this to react happily to good weather and adjust plans, like not bringing rain gear.