CEFR A1 • Small Talk English
Small Talk About the Weather: ESL Listening Dialogue (A1)
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.
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
- What is the weather like today?
- Does the woman have an umbrella?
- 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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