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This is a resource for both English learners and teachers. They could be used in class, or with a study buddy, or with somebody you do a language exchange with.
Tips for learners

In those in-between times when you can't find somebody to practise with I recommending trying to write down your answers, or even talking out loud to yourself!

Ensure you make notes of useful words and phrases that you either couldn't remember or didn't know when you were trying to explain something. This will really help you to move forward with your English.

I also highly recommend going through the questions a second or third time at a later date with somebody else, as a way of revision, and you are sure to notice that you are able to explain things faster and more effectively.

1. What's the weather like where you are today? Is it typical for this time of year?

2. Do you check the weather forecast every day? How accurate is the forecast usually?

3. What's your favourite kind of weather? And temperature-wise what do you find most pleasant for you, personally?

4. What are your favourite things about each season?

5. Could you live in a place where it was hot all year round?

6. Can you remember the last time there was a hailstorm? Were you outdoors at the time? Was there any damage?

7. Are thunderstorms common where you live? Have you ever had a power cut because of a storm?

8. Have you ever seen lightning strike a tree or a building?

9. When was the last time you got drenched (=really wet) because you had no coat or umbrella?

10. Has your town ever been flooded because of heavy rain?

11. Has your town ever been badly affected by a hurricane?

12. Does it snow much in your country? Have you ever been stranded in a snowstorm?

13. Do you like it when it snows? What activities do you enjoy doing in the snow?

14. When was the last time the weather spoilt your plans?

15. Have you ever been at sea during bad weather?

16. When flying, has your plane ever been diverted because of fog or extreme weather conditions?

17. When it's scorching hot would you rather head for the beach or for the mountains?

18. What's the highest temperature you've ever experienced? And the lowest?

19. Do you find the weather affects your health?

20. Do you worry about global warming? What environmental problems has it caused? What can we do to reduce it?

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Conversation Questions for learning English: The Weather - Recipes For English

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This is a resource for both English learners and teachers. They could be used in class, or with a study buddy, or with somebody you do a language exchange with. Tips for learners In those in-between times when you can't find somebody to practise with I recommending trying to write down your answers, or even talking out loud to yourself!

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Warm-up Task:
In turn, list weather-related words (snowy, cold, typhoon, etc). Collect them on the whiteboard or on a piece of paper.

ESL Conversation Questions:

1. Describe your favorite type of weather.

2. Do you trust the weather forecast? Which weather forecast is the most accurate? How often do they get it right?

3. Do you feel different because of weather? How do different types of weather affect your emotions?

4. How do you deal with rain? Do you use an umbrella or raincoat? Or just ignore it?

5. Have you ever been caught with the wrong clothing for the weather conditions? What happened?

6. Do you worry about global warming? How serious are the earth's environmental problems?

7. Which region of your country has the best weather? What is it like there?

8. The sun can be dangerous. Do you burn easily? Have you ever been seriously sunburned?

9. What occupations are most affected by weather? Do you know anyone doing any of these jobs?

10. In English, the expression 'it's raining cats and dogs' means it is raining very heavily. Try to imagine the origin of this strange expression and share your ideas.

11. Do you remember the first time you saw snow? How did you react? If snow is common where you live, how do you feel about it?

12. Has your region or country ever experienced a weather-related disaster like a serious storm? What happened and how much damage was caused?

13. What does it mean to say, 'I feel under the weather'? When did you last feel this way?

14. Would you rather live somewhere that is dry and hot all year round or in a place that has clearly different seasons? Or in some other kind of climate?

15. Does anyone you know predict weather changes by sensing them in their body or by observing the environment? How accurate are their predictions?

16. Do weather conditions affect any of your hobbies? What can't you do if the weather isn't suitable?

17. Is the weather a good topic for small talk? If not, what topics do you prefer?

18. Some weather phenomena, like tornadoes or lightning, look spectacular. Can you understand why some people try to get close to storms?

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Weather Conversation Questions - PRINT DISCUSS

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Warm-up Task: In turn, list weather-related words (snowy, cold, typhoon, etc). Collect them on the whiteboard or on a piece of paper. Describe your favorite type of weather. Do you trust the weather forecast? Which weather forecast is the most accurate? How often do they get it right?

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)

(1)

What comes to mind when you hear the word 'weather'?

(2)

What is your favourite weather?

(3)

What do you think of today's weather?

(4)

Do you worry about the world's changing weather?

(5)

Why do different countries have different weather?

(6)

Has the weather in your country changed over the past decades?

(7)

Have you ever experienced extreme weather?

(8)

Do you always try and look at or read the weather forecast?

(9)

John Ruskin said: "There is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." What do you think of this quote?

(10)

Anthony J. D'Angelo said: "Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." What do you think of this quote?

STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)

(1)

What are your favourite weather words?

(2)

Do you understand all the symbols on the weather map?

(3)

How does the weather change you feelings?

(4)

When was the last time the weather destroyed one of your plans?

(5)

Have you ever had to weather a storm?

(6)

Would you like to work as a weather forecaster?

(7)

What do you think the weather will be like in your country 100 years from now?

(8)

What new weather would you like to invent?

(9)

Kin Hubbard said: "Don't knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while." What do you think of this quote?

(10)

Someone once said: "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute." What do you think of this quote?

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.) (1) What comes to mind when you hear the word 'weather'? (2) What is your favourite weather? (3) What do you think of today's weather? (4) Do you worry about the world's changing weather? (5) Why do different countries have different weather?

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