4467 talking about the weather

TALKING ABOUT
THE WEATHER
Asking questions about the weather is part of small talk .
We talk about the weather when we meet friends.
We talk about the weather when we meet new people
We talk about the weather at work.

Talking about the weather
1
What is the weather like where you live?
2
Does it always rain here?
3
Is it always so hot here?
4
Do you think the weather will be nice at the weekend?
5
Do you think it will be cold today?

Look at these answers to the above questions
A
The weather was very nice when I left home?
B
No of course not, it is not usually like this.
C
No in Winter the weather is very cold.
D
I hope so as I want to go to the beach with my friends.
E
Yes, you should take a coat with you.

Practice asking and answering questions about the weather
Role A
The weather was wet and cold when you left your home in London.
But is warm and sunny when you arrive in Italy.
Ask these questions:
Is the weather always warm here?
What is the weather like in Winter?
What do you do when the weather is hot?
What do you do when the weather is cold?
What is your favourite season?

Role B
You live in Italy and you have a friend who has just arrived from London.
He tells you that the weather is wet and cold in London.
Ask these questions:
Does it always rain in London?
What do you do when the weather is wet?
When is the weather warm?
What do you do when the weather is sunny?
What is your favourite season?