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Talking About The Weather
"The weather is the universal language of small talk. Mastering it opens doors to endless conversations."
A Morning Chat
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Beautiful day today, isn't it? The perfect weather for gardening.
Absolutely! The forecast said it would be sunny all week. No more overcast skies for a while.
Finally! My fig trees need all the sunshine they can get. I was getting a bit worried about the recent frost.
Oh, I love fresh figs! Though I heard there might be a slight drizzle tomorrow morning.
As long as it's not a heavy downpour, that's completely fine. A little rain is actually great for the wild za'atar and stinging nettle growing nearby.
True! After it rains, it can get a bit humid, but it always smells so fresh. Let's hope this nice breeze sticks around.
Definitely. It certainly beats the scorching heat of mid-summer any day!
I agree! Speaking of extreme weather, do you remember the blizzard we had last winter?
How could I forget? We were completely snowed in! I'm just glad the power didn't go out.
Me too. Anyway, if the weather holds up this weekend, I'm planning to go hiking in the hills.
That sounds wonderful. Pack a light jacket, though. The weather can be quite unpredictable this time of year.
Essential Weather Vocabulary
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Weather Idioms & Phrases
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Weather Knowledge Check
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