# Small Talk About the Weather: ESL Listening Dialogue (A1)

> Free A1 ESL listening dialogue. Two neighbours chat about the weather at a bus stop. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR A1 • Small Talk English

A A1 English listening dialogue. Two neighbours chat about the weather at a bus stop. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.

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## Dialogue Script (2 speakers)

Man: Good morning! It's cold today. Woman: Yes, it's very cold. And it's cloudy. Man: I think it's going to rain. Woman: Oh no! I don't have an umbrella. Man: You can share my umbrella. It's big. Woman: Thank you, that's kind. Do you like the rain? Man: No, I don't. I like sunny days. Woman: Me too. Tomorrow is sunny and warm. Man: Really? Great! Oh, here's the bus.

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## Key Vocabulary

sunny / rainy / cloudy

Words to describe the weather.

umbrella

You hold it over your head when it rains.

warm / cold

A little hot / not warm.

tomorrow

The day after today.

## Comprehension Questions

1. What is the weather like today?
2. Does the woman have an umbrella?
3. What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Tip: after you generate the audio, open its **Lesson view** for a printable transcript, vocabulary list and quiz with answers.

## How to Use It in Class

- **Before listening:** pre-teach the key vocabulary and ask students to predict what happens.
- **First listen:** students answer the comprehension questions without the script.
- **Second listen:** give out the script and have students underline useful phrases.
- **Speaking:** pairs role-play the dialogue, then change one detail and improvise.

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