Understanding Weather in English

Main Expressions

In English, we often use "it is," "there is," and verbs to talk about the weather. These expressions help us describe different weather conditions effectively.

With "It Is"

• It is sunny - This means the sun is shining brightly.
• It is hot - The temperature is high, and it feels warm.
• It is cold - The temperature is low, and it feels chilly.
• It is nice/good weather - The weather is pleasant and enjoyable.
• It is bad weather - The weather is unpleasant, possibly with rain or wind.

With "There Is/There Are"

• There is wind - The air is moving, creating a breeze.
• There are clouds - The sky is covered with clouds.
• There is a storm - There is severe weather with rain, thunder, or lightning.

Verbs

• It rains/It is raining - Water is falling from the sky.
• It snows/It is snowing - Snowflakes are falling from the sky.

Talking About Temperature

Temperature is an important aspect of weather. Here are some common expressions:

• The temperature is high - It feels warm or hot.
• The temperature is low - It feels cool or cold.
• It is 20 degrees - A specific temperature measurement.

Talking About Time

Weather can change depending on the time of day or season. Here are some expressions:

• Today - Referring to the current day.
• Tomorrow - Referring to the next day.
• Yesterday - Referring to the previous day.
• In summer/In winter - Referring to specific seasons.

Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences to illustrate how to talk about the weather:

• Today it is sunny and hot.
• Tomorrow it is going to rain.
• In winter, it is cold and it snows.
• There is wind and it is cloudy.

Model Description (To Learn)

Today the weather is nice. It is sunny, not cold, and the temperature is pleasant. This sentence combines several weather expressions to give a complete picture of the current weather conditions.