ChatGPT Basic Grammar × Conversation: Talking About the Weather

Talking about the weather is one of the easiest and most common ways to start a conversation in English. It’s a simple topic that everyone understands — no special knowledge is needed! Whether you’re meeting someone new, making small talk with a classmate, or chatting with a stranger while traveling, saying something like “It’s sunny today.” is a great way to begin.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use the grammar pattern “It is” / “It’s” + adjective to describe the weather. You will also see real example conversations, understand the grammar clearly, and try using it yourself with the help of ChatGPT. Don’t worry if you’re a beginner — we’ll go step by step!

Let’s get started with some natural conversations you can practice right away!

️ Example Conversations

Let’s look at some simple conversations about the weather. These examples use the structure “It’s + adjective” to describe how the weather feels today. Read them out loud and try to imagine you’re really having the conversation.

Tip: You can change the adjective depending on the weather. Try saying:

• It’s hot today.
• It’s cloudy this morning.
• It’s windy and cold.

Grammar Focus: Using “It is” to Talk About the Weather

When you talk about the weather in English, we often start with “It is” or “It’s” (the short form). This is a special grammar structure used to describe general conditions like the weather, time, or distance.

Let’s break it down:

• It is = full form (more formal or written)
• It’s = short form (used more in speech)

We usually add an adjective (a word that describes something) to explain what the weather is like. For example:

These sentences are very common in daily conversations. You can use different adjectives depending on the weather:

• sunny
• cloudy
• rainy
• windy
• cold
• hot

Note: We always use “It” in this structure — not “The day” or “Today is”. So instead of “Today is sunny,” we say, “It’s sunny today.”

Try making your own weather sentence using “It’s + adjective + time word.”

ChatGPT Prompts: Talking About the Weather

Talking about the weather is a great way to start a conversation in English. It’s a common and safe topic — perfect for beginners! You don’t need to talk about big ideas. Just saying something like “It’s sunny today” can lead to a fun and easy conversation.

With ChatGPT, you can practice this kind of small talk anytime. Below are some helpful prompts. You can copy and paste them directly into ChatGPT. The AI will act like a friendly conversation partner — no pressure, no judgment!

Prompt 1: Talk About Today’s Weather

This is a great prompt for beginners. You will practice saying what the weather is like today using “It’s + adjective” (e.g., sunny, rainy, cloudy).

Let’s talk about the weather. Please start by asking me, “How’s the weather today?” I will answer, “It’s sunny today.” Then ask me more questions about the weather and help me continue the conversation.

Prompt 2: Describe the Weather in Your Country

In this prompt, you will learn to talk about the usual weather in your home country. This is great for practicing full sentences with “It’s + adjective” and giving more details.

I want to practice talking about the weather in my country. Please ask me questions like “What’s the weather like in your country?” or “Is it hot or cold now?” Help me describe it using “It’s + adjective.”

Prompt 3: Use Weather Words in Sentences

Now let’s try using different weather words. You can write your own sentences like “It’s rainy today” or “It’s cold in winter.” ChatGPT will help check your grammar and suggest more examples.

Let’s practice using different weather words. I will write sentences like “It’s windy today” or “It’s hot in summer.” Please check my grammar and help me improve my sentences. Then give me more weather words to try.

Practice Exercises: Talking About the Weather

Let’s practice what you learned! These exercises will help you use “It’s + adjective” sentences naturally. Start simple, and don’t worry about mistakes — just try your best!

Exercise 1: Complete the Sentences

Choose the correct weather word (sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, cold, hot) and fill in the blanks.

• 1. It’s ______ today. I need my sunglasses.
• 2. It’s ______ and I forgot my umbrella!
• 3. It’s ______ outside. Let’s fly a kite!
• 4. It’s ______ in the morning, but warm in the afternoon.

Exercise 2: Answer the Questions

Answer using “It’s + adjective.”

• 1. How’s the weather today?
• 2. What’s the weather like in your country in summer?
• 3. Is it cold in your hometown in December?

Exercise 3: Make Your Own Sentences

Use the structure “It’s + adjective + today” to describe the weather.

• Example: “It’s cloudy today.”
• Now write 3 more sentences using other adjectives.

Bonus Practice (with ChatGPT)

Try typing your sentences into ChatGPT and ask for feedback like this:
“I want to practice weather sentences. Can you check my grammar?”
ChatGPT will help you fix small mistakes and give you more ways to say the same thing!

Tips and Common Mistakes

Talking about the weather is easy — but there are a few common mistakes English learners make. Here are some simple tips to help you speak more naturally.

✅ Tip 1: Always say “It is” (or “It’s”) when talking about the weather

In English, we don’t say just “Sunny today.” We say: “It’s sunny today.”
Always use “It is” or the short form “It’s” at the beginning.

• ✅ Correct: It’s rainy today.
• ❌ Incorrect: Rainy today.

✅ Tip 2: Use adjectives, not nouns

When describing the weather, use adjectives like sunny, cloudy, cold, not the nouns like sun or rain.

• ✅ Correct: It’s windy today.
• ❌ Incorrect: It’s wind today.

✅ Tip 3: Use contractions to sound natural

Native speakers often say “It’s” instead of “It is.” Try using contractions in daily conversation.

• ✅ Natural: It’s cold.
• Also okay: It is cold.

Bonus Warning: Don’t say “The weather is…” too much

It’s okay to say “The weather is nice,” but in most daily conversations, we say “It’s nice today.” Use the shorter form whenever possible to sound more fluent.

️ Practice these tips with a friend or ChatGPT to get comfortable!

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