TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER

Talking about weather is a good way of starting a conversation. People talk about the weather on the phone and in person. Friends and family talk about the weather before they discuss what's new. Co-workers talk about the weather before starting a hard day of work. Even strangers discuss the weather. If you want to talk about the weather, you can use a lot of words and expressions. When we talk about the weather we usually tell how many degrees it is outside, for example, "It is eighty-five degrees (Fahrenheit)./ It is twenty-nine degrees (Celsius)." If we want to find out how the weather is going to be we can listen to weather report on the radio or on TV. Weather forecasts usually give information about the current day and about the next five days. Listening to the weather forecast helps people decide what to wear when they go outside.

A WEATHER FORECAST

This is CBB and I'm Melanie Smith with weather. We couldn't ask for a better day for the first day of spring. Right now it's fifteen degrees and clear. We're expecting blue skies throughout the day with a ten percent chance of showers!  It's raining cats and dogs up north, so we should see rain by morning. Unfortunately this good weather can't last forever!  Don't forget your umbrella tomorrow. And now, let’s continue with local news.

We couldn’t ask for …                Nem is kérhettünk volna …
to expect                                     vár, elvár, remél
throughout                                  mindenütt
percent                                       százalék
chance of                                    esélye valaminek
shower                                        zápor

It’s raining cats and dogs.            Úgy esik, mintha dézsából öntenék.
It can’t last forever.                     Nem tarthat örökké.

What is the weather like today?

The sun is shining. It's sunny.

It's raining. It's rainy.

It's snowing. It's snowy.

clear sky

party cloudy

cloudy

overcast

scattered showers

thunderstorm

snowy

hail

fog

hurricane

twister

blizzard

avalanche

drought

humidity

Weather 2.

The sun is shining. It's sunny.

It's raining. It's rainy.

 

 It's snowing. It's snowy.

 

party cloudy

Cloudy

Clear sky

Overcast

Scattered showers

Thunderstorm

Blizzard

Hail

Hurricane

Lightning

Avalanche

Drought

Weather

What is the weather like today?

a) It’s a beautiful day! The Sun is shining, the sky is clear, and it’s at least 25 degrees Celsius.
b) Unfortunately the weather is very cold and dump today. It’s raining, too. I don’t like rain, and Idon’t like to be cold.

What will be the weather like tomorrow?

a) According to the weather forecast, it will be clear and sunny tomorrow, but there might be scattered showers, too.
b) According to the weather forecast, it will be snowy and cold tomorrow.

What sort of weather do you like most? And least?

a) I like when it is hot and sunny outside.
b) I like when it’s snowing.

Do you sleep with windows open?

a) Yes, I like fresh air, and I always sleep with open windows, even in winter. I sleep much better when it’s not too hot in the room.
b) I sleep with open windows only in summer. In winter, I always turn on the heating because I hate cold! I generally open the windows for 5 minutes to let in some fresh air.

Do you like sitting in the sun?

a) Oh, yes! I love sitting in the sun. I always look forward to my holidays. I generally go to the seaside.
b) Actually I don’t really like sitting in the sun. I prefer shadows. If the weather is too hot, I usually have a headache.

Which month does it rain most in Hungary?

a) I have no idea. I am not a weatherman/weathergirl.
b) I think it is April or May, but I’m not sure.

Do you like rain/snow?

a) I like snow, and I like winter in general because I can do a lot of winter sports, like skating and skiing. I don’t like rain, because you can’t do anything when it’s raining outside.
b) I don’t really like snow, I prefer summer to winter. I hate rain, too. I hate getting soaked to the skin.

How do you protect yourself from rain?

If it’s raining you can protect yourself with an umbrella or with a raincoat. You can also put on rubber boots.

Do you like snow? What do you do when there is snow?

a) I like snow, if there is a lot a snow I build a snowman or I go to sledge.
b) I hate snow, so if it’s snowing I generally stay at home, in the warm room.

What is the climate in England like?

The climate is very variable in England, so it is difficult to predict what the weather will be like. In general they have warm summers and cool winters. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t rain every day in England.

What’s the weather like in England?

In England you never know what the weather will be like from one day to the other. It can be sunny one day and rainy the next. As the climate is very variable and changes from day to day, it is difficult to predict the weather. In general they have warm summers and cool winters. The summers are cooler than those on the continent, but the winters are milder. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t rain every day in England or in the rest of the UK! However, it is always advisable to bring some type of waterproof clothing and keep yourself psychologically prepared!

what the weather will be like - milyen lesz az idő
variable – változatos
to predict – megjósol
in general – általában
milder – enyhébb
contrary to popular belief – a közhiedelemmel ellentétben
advisable – tanácsos, tanácsolható
waterproof clothing – vízálló ruházat
prepared – felkészült