Podcast Title: Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Host: Duncan
Topic:Rainy Weather, Daily Frustrations, and Indoor Activities.
Focus: Present Perfect continuous (It has been raining), Future tense (It will continue), and sensory descriptions.
[Script]
"Hello everyone! Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Teacher Duncan, and if you look outside the window right now, you already know what today's topic is. That's right... rain.
[Script]
It has been raining non-stop for the past two days. Not just a little bit of rain, but pouring rain! When I woke up yesterday morning, the sky was completely grey and gloomy. I looked out the window and thought, 'Oh no, where is the sun?'
And guess what? I checked the weather forecast this morning, and the news is not good. It is going to continue raining for this entire coming week. Seven more days of water!
Living in Taiwan during the rainy season can be a bit difficult, can’t it? Think about your morning journey to school. You put on your raincoat, you open your umbrella, but by the time you walk into the classroom, your shoes are completely wet. Have you ever had wet socks at school? You walk across the floor and it goes squish, squish, squish. It is the worst feeling in the world!
Another funny problem is the laundry. In my house, we have clothes hanging everywhere right now because nothing will dry! The air is too humid. My living room looks like a clothing store.
But rainy days don’t have to be completely terrible. When it rains outside, it is the perfect excuse to stay inside, get cozy, and do your favorite indoor activities. You can play video games, you can bake cookies with your family, or—my favorite—you can listen to English podcasts!
So, let's make a deal. This week, while the rain is hitting your windows, don't be sad. Take out a good book, drink some hot milk tea, and stay dry. Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!
Now, let’s see if you can answer today's rainy day questions."
OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.
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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)
How long has it been raining already, and how much longer will it continue?
已經下了幾天的雨？接下來還會持續下幾天？
What funny problem is happening in the teacher's house because of the rain?
因為下雨，老師家裡發生了什麼好笑的問題？
What are two indoor activities the teacher suggests you can do?
老師建議了哪兩項室內活動？
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Vocabulary Highlights:
Pouring - 傾盆大雨的 Raining very, very hard.
Gloomy - 陰暗的 / 憂鬱的 Dark, grey, and making you feel a little sad.
Forecast - 天氣預報 A report saying what the weather will be like.
Humid - 潮濕的 When there is a lot of water in the air.
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It has been raining non-stop for the past two days. Not just a little bit of rain, but pouring rain! When I woke up yesterday morning, the sky was completely grey and gloomy. I looked out the window and thought, 'Oh no, where is the sun?'
And guess what? I checked the weather forecast this morning, and the news is not good. It is going to continue raining for this entire coming week. Seven more days of water!
Living in Taiwan during the rainy season can be a bit difficult, can’t it? Think about your morning journey to school. You put on your raincoat, you open your umbrella, but by the time you walk into the classroom, your shoes are completely wet. Have you ever had wet socks at school? You walk across the floor and it goes squish, squish, squish. It is the worst feeling in the world!
Another funny problem is the laundry. In my house, we have clothes hanging everywhere right now because nothing will dry! The air is too humid. My living room looks like a clothing store.
But rainy days don’t have to be completely terrible. When it rains outside, it is the perfect excuse to stay inside, get cozy, and do your favorite indoor activities. You can play video games, you can bake cookies with your family, or—my favorite—you can listen to English podcasts!
So, let's make a deal. This week, while the rain is hitting your windows, don't be sad. Take out a good book, drink some hot milk tea, and stay dry. Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!
Now, let’s see if you can answer today's rainy day questions."