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IT'S RAINING AND CHILLY

 The weather can change every day. Sometimes it is sunny, and sometimes it is rainy and chilly. When it rains, the sky is cloudy, and water falls from the sky. If it is also chilly, it means the temperature is low, but not very cold. On rainy and chilly days, people wear jackets, coats, or sweaters. Some people carry umbrellas to stay dry. Others prefer to stay inside and drink something warm. Talking about the weather is very common in daily conversations. Learning how to describe the weather helps you communicate better in English.

Grammar

Present Continuous for Weather

We often use the present continuous to describe the current weather.

  • It is raining.

  • It is getting colder.

  • The wind is blowing.

Adjectives to Describe Weather

Adjectives help us describe how the weather feels.

  • It is chilly today.

  • The sky is cloudy.

  • The streets are wet.

Vocabulary

  1. Rain – Water that falls from the sky.

  2. Chilly – A little cold.

  3. Cloudy – When the sky has many clouds.

  4. Umbrella – A tool used to protect from rain.

  5. Jacket – A piece of clothing worn to keep warm.

  6. Puddle – A small pool of water on the ground after rain.

  7. Drizzle – Light rain.

  8. Storm – Strong wind and heavy rain.

  9. Foggy – When there is a lot of mist in the air.

  10. Thunder – The loud sound after lightning.

Useful Expressions

  • It’s raining outside.

  • I need my umbrella.

  • It’s chilly today; wear a sweater.

  • The streets are wet from the rain.

  • I love staying inside on rainy days.

  • Be careful; there are puddles everywhere!

Sentences

Positive

  • It is raining outside.

  • The weather is chilly today.

  • She is wearing a warm coat.

Negative

  • It is not hot today.

  • The sun is not shining.

  • I do not need sunglasses.

Questions and Answers

  • Is it raining today? – Yes, it is.

  • Do you need an umbrella? – No, I have a raincoat.

  • Is it cold outside? – Yes, it is a little chilly.

  • Are the streets wet? – Yes, it rained in the morning.

Conversation

Emma: Oh no, it’s raining again!

Liam: Yes, and it’s chilly too. Do you have an umbrella?

Emma: No, I forgot it at home.

Liam: You can share mine. Where are you going?

Emma: I am going to the café. I want a hot chocolate.

Liam: That sounds nice! I’ll join you.

Reading

It is a rainy and chilly morning. Anna wakes up and looks outside. The sky is gray, and she can hear the rain. She puts on her warm sweater and takes her umbrella. She needs to go to school. When she walks outside, she sees puddles on the ground. The streets are wet, and some people are running to stay dry. Anna walks slowly and carefully. She likes the sound of the rain. When she arrives at school, she takes off her wet jacket and sits down. Her friend, Lucas, says, “It’s so cold today!” Anna smiles and says, “Yes, but I like rainy days.”

Questions and Answers

  1. What is the weather like in the morning?

    • It is rainy and chilly.

  2. What does Anna wear?

    • She wears a warm sweater.

  3. Why does she take an umbrella?

    • Because it is raining.

  4. What does she see on the ground?

    • She sees puddles.

  5. Does Anna like rainy days?

    • Yes, she does.

This topic will help learners talk about rainy and chilly weather using simple grammar and vocabulary.

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