How to describe weather with "it is"

Curso de Inglés Básico A2: Adverbios y Expresiones de Tiempo

Clase 6 de 15

Clase 6 / 15

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Speak confidently about weather in English with clear patterns and useful vocabulary: use it, add adjectives like sunny or cold, and choose -ing verbs like raining or hailing. You will also see how to make negatives and yes/no questions with short, natural replies.

How do we talk about weather with it is?

When we talk about weather, we use it. It does not refer to a person, only the weather. A common question is: “How’s the weather?” You can answer with it is + adjective or it is + -ing verb.

What weather adjectives should you know?

sunny: bright sun.
rainy: lots of rain.
cloudy: many clouds.
foggy: low visibility.
snowy: snow is present.
windy: strong wind.
warm: comfortably hot.
hot: high temperature.
cool: a little cold.
cold: low temperature.

How do you build sentences with it is + adjective?

Pattern: it is + adjective.
Examples: “It is hot.” “It’s sunny.” “It is snowy.”
Natural context: “In Bogotá, it is sunny, but it is raining.”

How do you say the opposite with it isn’t?

Pattern: it isn’t + adjective, then give the correct idea.
Examples: “It isn’t cloudy, it’s sunny.” “It isn’t cold, it’s warm.”

How do you use weather verbs in -ing and questions?

Some weather ideas use verbs in the -ing form. Use them with it is for statements and it isn’t for negatives. You can also ask yes/no questions and answer briefly.

Which weather verbs are common?

raining: rain is happening.
snowing: snow is falling.
freezing: we are really cold.
hailing: ice is falling from the sky.
drizzling: light rain.
pouring: heavy rain.

How do you build it is + -ing and negatives?

Pattern: it is + verb-ing.
Examples: “It is hailing.” “It is freezing.” “It is snowing.”
Negative: it isn’t + verb-ing.
Example: “It isn’t pouring, it is drizzling.”

How do you ask yes/no questions about weather?

Pattern: is it + adjective/verb-ing?
Answers: Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
Examples: “Is it hailing? Yes, it is. No, it isn’t.” “Is it foggy? Yes, it is. No, it isn’t.”

Choose five cities you want to visit, check today’s weather, and write your sentences in the comments. For example: “Today in Tokyo, it is raining.” What cities will you pick and why?