Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Believe it or not, spring is almost here. And in most places, that means warmer weather and less rain and snow.
Some people find the rain depressing. But for others, it’s a perfect excuse to stay inside and curl up with a good book or watch a movie. For Beren, rainy days are even better than sunny ones. Listen to her explain to Dale why she loves the rain so much.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Dale: Did you see the rain today?
Beren: I noticed. It was raining cats and dogs.
Dale: How do you feel about that, when it rains?
Beren: I don’t know. I don’t ever get the blues when it rains. I actually kinda like it.
Dale: I do too. I mean, last week it was sunny, it was beautiful, it was a perfect temperature. But when it rained it just kinda cleaned everything off.
Beren: Exactly. A nice little drizzle.
Dale: Well since you like both of those, which one is your ideal type of weather?
Beren: I think I might prefer the rain, actually.
Dale: What do you do to pass the time when it’s raining? Play video games?
Beren: Watch movies.
Dale: Watch movies? Just stay home?
Beren: Totally.
Dale: What did you do today since it was raining?
Beren: Watched a movie.
Dale: Well it seems like the winter’s almost over. Are you excited that the sun’s gonna be up all the time?
Beren: I like it a little…I don’t know…a little downpour here and there. It doesn’t really bother me. I mean, we’ve had so much sun. And it hadn’t been hailing. We haven’t had any, you know, rain…
Dale: Snow storms in a while. Thank goodness.
Beren: Totally. So it’s kinda nice. I mean, the sun’s nice, but…
Dale: Oh, the rain is great. I’m more productive in the rain than I am when it’s sunny.
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Discussion
Beren and Dale talk about the rainy day they just had. Beren spent the day watching a movie at home.
Both Beren and Dale like the rain. Beren says she never gets depressed in the rain. She enjoys staying at home and watching movies when it’s raining. For her, rainy days are even better than sunny days.
Dale likes the rain because it makes everything feel clean and fresh. He also says that he’s more productive when it’s raining. When it’s raining, you’re more likely to stay inside instead of going out.
Are you more productive on rainy days, or do you find the rain depressing? What is the weather like in your country?
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i love drizzle but not raining cats and dogs morever raining elephant ? wow |
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