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Talking about the weather in English (advanced)
Advanced English for talking about the weather. Key line: “Do you get the feeling this weather just can't make up its mind today?”
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Lin
Do you get the feeling this weather just can't make up its mind today?
Them
Seriously, I left home in sunglasses and ended up wishing for a kayak.
Lin
Same here—my weather app keeps promising sunshine, and honestly it's gaslighting me.
Them
At this point, I'd trust my knees more; they complain before the rain does.
Lin
I even wore a light jacket to play it safe, which was wildly optimistic.
Them
Bold move. I brought an umbrella, so naturally the wind tried to adopt it.
Lin
So basically, we're all just freelancing as weather forecasters against our will.
Them
Pretty much—and if your app apologizes, tell it my umbrella wants visitation rights.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
decide
✓ can't make up its mindweather keeps changing
People often personify the weather
ended up
✓ ended up wishing for...unexpectedly wanted...
After ended up, use V-ing
cautious
✓ play it safechoose the safe option
Make a conservative choice
this point
✓ At this point,by now; at this stage
Often before a resigned opinion
Quick answers
decide: what to say in English
Say “can't make up its mind” — weather keeps changing. People often personify the weather.
ended up: what to say in English
Say “ended up wishing for...” — unexpectedly wanted. After ended up, use V-ing.
cautious: what to say in English
Say “play it safe” — choose the safe option. Make a conservative choice.
this point: what to say in English
Say “At this point,” — by now; at this stage. Often before a resigned opinion.