Rainy Day English – Feelings, Activities & Funny Stories | Easy English Conversation for Beginners

Hello, everyone. Welcome back to Everyday English Talk. I'm Anna. And I'm Ben. Thanks for joining us today. In our last episode, we talked about rainy weather. Remember, we used words like drizzle, downpour, and puddle. And today, we're going to talk about something fun, how we feel on rainy days, and what we usually do when it rains. This is a perfect topic for cozy days. We'll share our own rainy day stories, talk about our feelings, our favorite rainy day activities, and teach you lots of easy English phrases and vocabulary. Also, stay with us until the end, because we'll give you a little listening and speaking challenge, so you can practice what you learned today. And don't forget, if you want to read along or review the words later, you can download the free PDF transcript of this episode. Just click the link in the description below. The PDF has the full script, a vocabulary list, extra example sentences, and a lot of exercises to help you study. All right, then. Let's get started. OK. Now, let's talk about something interesting, how rainy days make us feel. Yes. Rainy days can make us feel many different emotions. Sometimes, I feel calm and peaceful, especially when the rain is soft and gentle, like a light drizzle. Me too. There is something very relaxing about listening to light rain, especially when I'm inside my house, feeling cozy and warm. Yes, cozy is a perfect word. Cozy means you feel comfortable, warm, and safe, especially when it's cold or wet outside. Exactly. Sometimes, I like to sit by the window, hold a cup of tea, and just watch the raindrops on the glass. That sounds nice. I do the same thing. And sometimes, I like to read a book or watch a relaxing movie, especially on a rainy afternoon. But honestly, not all rainy days feel cozy. Sometimes, I feel a little sad or gloomy. Yes, me too. When the sky is dark and gray all day and there is no sunshine, I start to feel gloomy. Let's explain that word, gloomy. It means you feel a little sad or you feel like you have low energy because the weather is dark and dull. Yes, and when it rains for many days, it's easy to feel bored or tired. That's true. On those days, I just want to lie on the sofa or stay in bed all day. Me too. I feel lazy, and I just want to sleep. But rainy days can also feel romantic sometimes. Oh, that's true. When the rain is soft and slow and I'm listening to soft music, I sometimes feel like watching a romantic movie or just thinking about someone special. Yes, the rain makes everything feel quiet and a little more emotional. Also, sometimes rainy days make me feel nostalgic. That's a great word. Nostalgic means you start thinking about old memories, like playing in the rain as a child or walking home from school on a rainy day. Yes, for me, when I smell the rain on the ground, it reminds me of my childhood. I remember jumping in puddles and laughing with my friends. That's a sweet memory. So rainy days can make us feel many different things. We might feel calm and peaceful, lazy and sleepy, a little gloomy or even sad, sometimes romantic and often beautifully nostalgic. Let's review some useful feeling words from this part. Cozy, feeling warm, comfortable, and safe. Gloomy, feeling a little sad because the weather is dark. Lazy, not wanting to do anything. Sleepy, feeling tired. Romantic, feeling emotional or loving. Nostalgic, thinking about happy old memories from the past. So listeners, how do rainy days make you feel? Do you feel relaxed, gloomy, or maybe nostalgic? Take a moment now, think about your answer. And if you want, say your answer out loud in English. Great speaking practice. Okay, in the next part, we'll talk about what we usually do on rainy days. So now that we talked about how rainy days make us feel, let's talk about what we do on rainy days. Yes, that's a great idea. For me, the first thing I do is look outside and check the rain. Is it light rain or heavy rain? Me too. I always look out the window and think, do I need an umbrella today or should I stay inside? Exactly, if it's just a light drizzle, I sometimes go outside. Maybe I walk to a coffee shop nearby. Yes, same for me. Walking in light rain with an umbrella can feel nice and fresh. But when it's a heavy downpour or when there's thunder and lightning, I stay at home. Oh yes, same here. When the rain is very heavy, I like to stay indoors and do indoor activities. Like what? Well, sometimes I watch a movie or watch a TV show. Just relax and enjoy. That sounds fun. For me, I like to cook something or bake something sweet like cookies or banana bread. Yum, that sounds delicious. Another thing I like is reading a book. Rainy days are perfect for reading. Yes, or I like to listen to music, soft music or maybe jazz with the sound of rain. It feels so calming. I love that too. And sometimes I feel creative, so I write in my journal. That's a good idea. Writing about your thoughts and feelings can feel very relaxing, especially on a rainy day. Oh, and don't forget hot drinks. I like to drink tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Yes, making a hot drink and sitting near the window, just watching the rain is one of my favorite things. Me too. But sometimes we have to go outside, even if it's raining. That's true. Maybe we need to go to work or go shopping or run some errands. When that happens, I always carry an umbrella. Yes, and I wear a raincoat or a waterproof jacket. Good idea. And also I wear boots or waterproof shoes because I hate wet socks. Yes, wet socks feel so uncomfortable. Another thing I sometimes do is go for a slow walk with my umbrella just to enjoy the cool air and listen to the rain. That sounds nice. For me, if the rain is soft and warm, sometimes I like to walk in the rain without an umbrella. Really? Yes, if I'm not going anywhere important and I'm wearing casual clothes, it's fun to feel the rain on my face. That sounds fun. And kids, kids love rainy days too. Yes, they love jumping in puddles and splashing water everywhere. True, and sometimes kids like to make paper boats and let them float in the water on the street. Oh yes, that's such a fun childhood memory. So before we move on, let's review some useful words from this part. Stay indoors, stay inside your house. Light drizzle, very soft, light rain. Heavy downpour, very strong, heavy rain. Indoor activities, things you do inside. Watch movies or TV shows, entertainment at home. Read books, spend time reading. Listen to music, enjoy music. Cook or bake, make food or sweets. Drink hot drinks like tea, coffee, hot chocolate. Write in a journal, write your thoughts and feelings. Go for a walk with an umbrella. Enjoy walking in the rain. Raincoat or waterproof jacket. Clothes that keep you dry. Boots or waterproof shoes. Shoes for rainy weather. Jump in puddles, play in small pools of water. Make paper boats, a fun game for kids on rainy days. So listeners, what do you usually do on a rainy day? Do you like to stay inside and relax or do you like to go outside with an umbrella? And what is your favorite rainy day activity? Do you like to watch movies, read books, drink hot tea or maybe go for a rainy walk? Take a moment now, think about your answer. And if you want, say it out loud in English. It's great speaking practice. All right, next we'll share some funny and unexpected rainy day stories. So stay with us. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content. Click the subscribe button and stay updated with our latest episodes. Okay, now let's talk about something fun, funny and surprising rainy day stories. Unexpected things that happen when it rains. Yes, we all have funny or sometimes difficult stories about getting caught in the rain. Ben, do you have a story to share? Oh, yes, I have many stories. Let me tell you about one time when I was going to an important meeting. Oh no, I think I can guess what happened. Yes, that morning, the sky was clear and sunny. So I didn't bring an umbrella. I thought, it won't rain today. Big mistake. What happened next? Halfway there, suddenly a heavy downpour started. It rained so hard, I had nowhere to hide and I got completely soaked. Oh no, so your clothes, your hair, everything was wet? Yes, my shirt, my pants, even my shoes and my bag. And the worst part, I was carrying important papers for the meeting and they got wet and wrinkled. Oh dear, that must have been embarrassing. Yes, very embarrassing. When I arrived at the meeting, people looked at me like, what happened to you? I'm sure they understood. Rain can be unpredictable. That's true, how about you? Do you have a rainy day story? Yes, I do. One time, I was waiting for the bus. Suddenly, it started raining heavily. There was no shelter, no roof, no bus stop cover, nothing to stand under. Oh no, how long did you have to wait? About 20 minutes. I just stood there, getting more and more wet and when the bus finally came, I was soaked from head to toe. That's terrible. Did people look at you on the bus? Yes, some people laughed a little, but others felt sorry for me. That's a typical rainy day problem. Yes, also, another big problem on rainy days is traffic jams. Oh yes, traffic moves so slowly because people drive carefully. Sometimes, there are small accidents or cars break down because the roads are slippery. And don't forget, sometimes, the streets get flooded. Oh yes, I remember, last month, near my neighborhood, after many hours of rain, the street turned into a small river. Wow, that sounds serious. Yes, cars couldn't move and people had to walk through water with wet shoes and pants up to their knees. That's really difficult. And sometimes, we have to cancel our plans because of the rain. Yes, I had to cancel outdoor picnics, barbecues, and even football games because of sudden rain. Me too. One time, I planned to go to an outdoor concert, but when the rain started, the event was postponed. Oh, that's sad. But sometimes, when plans get canceled, we can still enjoy a cozy day at home. Yes, that's true. Sometimes, a rainy day brings unexpected fun at home. Let's review some useful words from this part. Caught in the rain, when you're outside and it suddenly rains. Soaked, completely wet. Heavy downpour, very heavy rain. No shelter, no place to stay dry. Traffic jam, when cars move very slowly. Slippery roads, roads that are wet and easy to slip on. Flooded streets, streets full of water. Cancel plans, when you need to stop or change your plans. Postponed, when an event moves to a later date. Unpredictable weather, weather that changes suddenly. So, listeners, have you ever been caught in the rain without an umbrella? Or have you ever had to cancel plans because of bad weather? Or do you have a funny rainy day story? Maybe you got soaked or had an unexpected adventure? Take a minute now, think about your answer. And if you want, say it out loud in English. That's great speaking practice. So today, we talked all about rainy days. We described the weather, how we feel, what we do, and we shared some funny rainy day stories. Now, it's your turn. What's a rainy day like in your country? Here's your listening challenge. Listen to this episode again and write down five useful rainy day phrases that you want to remember. And your speaking challenge. Say three sentences about your last rainy day experience. For example, yesterday it was a heavy downpour. I stayed inside and watched a movie. I forgot my umbrella and got wet. Or if you like writing, write a short paragraph. What do you do on a rainy day? Great idea. Okay, now let's talk about something interesting. How rainy days make us feel. Yes, rainy days can make us feel many different emotions. Sometimes I feel calm and peaceful, especially when the rain is soft and gentle, like a light drizzle. Me too. There is something very relaxing about listening to light rain, especially when I'm inside my house, feeling cozy and warm. Yes, cozy is a perfect word. Cozy means you feel comfortable, warm, and safe, especially when it's cold or wet outside. Exactly. Sometimes I like to sit by the window, hold a cup of tea, and just watch the raindrops on the glass. That sounds nice. I do the same thing. And sometimes I like to read a book or watch a relaxing movie, especially on a rainy afternoon. But honestly, not all rainy days feel cozy. Sometimes I feel a little sad or gloomy. Yes, me too. When the sky is dark and gray all day and there is no sunshine, I start to feel gloomy. Let's explain that word, gloomy. It means you feel a little sad or you feel like you have low energy because the weather is dark and dull. Yes, and when it rains for many days, it's easy to feel bored or tired. That's true. On those days, I just want to lie on the sofa or stay in bed all day. Me too. I feel lazy and I just want to sleep. But rainy days can also feel romantic sometimes. Oh, that's true. When the rain is soft and slow and I'm listening to soft music, I sometimes feel like watching a romantic movie or just thinking about someone special. Yes, the rain makes everything feel quiet and a little more emotional. Also, sometimes rainy days make me feel nostalgic. That's a great word. Nostalgic means you start thinking about old memories, like playing in the rain as a child or walking home from school on a rainy day. Yes, for me, when I smell the rain on the ground, it reminds me of my childhood. I remember jumping in puddles and laughing with my friends. That's a sweet memory. So rainy days can make us feel many different things. We might feel calm and peaceful, lazy and sleepy, a little gloomy or even sad, sometimes romantic and often beautifully nostalgic. So now that we talked about how rainy days make us feel, let's talk about what we do on rainy days. Yes, that's a great idea. For me, the first thing I do is look outside and check the rain. Is it light rain or heavy rain? Me too. I always look out the window and think, do I need an umbrella today or should I stay inside? Exactly, if it's just a light drizzle, I sometimes go outside. Maybe I walk to a coffee shop nearby. Yes, same for me. Walking in light rain with an umbrella can feel nice and fresh. But when it's a heavy downpour or when there's thunder and lightning, I stay at home. Oh yes, same here. When the rain is very heavy, I like to stay indoors and do indoor activities. Like what? Well, sometimes I watch a movie or watch a TV show, just relax and enjoy. That sounds fun. For me, I like to cook something or bake something sweet like cookies or banana bread. Yum, that sounds delicious. Another thing I like is reading a book. Rainy days are perfect for reading. Yes, or I like to listen to music, soft music or maybe jazz with the sound of rain. It feels so calming. I love that too. And sometimes I feel creative, so I write in my journal. That's a good idea. Writing about your thoughts and feelings can feel very relaxing, especially on a rainy day. Oh, and don't forget hot drinks. I like to drink tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Yes, making a hot drink and sitting near the window, just watching the rain is one of my favorite things. Me too. But sometimes we have to go outside, even if it's raining. That's true. Maybe we need to go to work or go shopping or run some errands. When that happens, I always carry an umbrella. Yes, and I wear a raincoat or a waterproof jacket. Good idea. And also I wear boots or waterproof shoes because I hate wet socks. Yes, wet socks feel so uncomfortable. Another thing I sometimes do is go for a slow walk with my umbrella just to enjoy the cool air and listen to the rain. That sounds nice. For me, if the rain is soft and warm, sometimes I like to walk in the rain without an umbrella. Really? Yes, if I'm not going anywhere important and I'm wearing casual clothes, it's fun to feel the rain on my face. That sounds fun. And kids, kids love rainy days too. Yes, they love jumping in puddles and splashing water everywhere. True, and sometimes kids like to make paper boats and let them float in the water on the street. Oh yes, that's such a fun childhood memory. Okay, now let's talk about something fun, funny and surprising rainy day stories, unexpected things that happen when it rains. Yes, we all have funny or sometimes difficult stories about getting caught in the rain. Ben, do you have a story to share? Oh yes, I have many stories. Let me tell you about one time when I was going to an important meeting. Oh no, I think I can guess what happened. Yes, that morning the sky was clear and sunny, so I didn't bring an umbrella. I thought, it won't rain today. Big mistake. What happened next? Halfway there, suddenly a heavy downpour started. It rained so hard, I had nowhere to hide and I got completely soaked. Oh no, so your clothes, your hair, everything was wet? Yes, my shirt, my pants, even my shoes and my bag and the worst part, I was carrying important papers for the meeting and they got wet and wrinkled. Oh dear, that must have been embarrassing. Yes, very embarrassing. When I arrived at the meeting, people looked at me like, what happened to you? I'm sure they understood, rain can be unpredictable. That's true, how about you? Do you have a rainy day story? Yes, I do. One time I was waiting for the bus, suddenly it started raining heavily. There was no shelter, no roof, no bus stop cover, nothing to stand under. Oh no, how long did you have to wait? About 20 minutes, I just stood there, getting more and more wet and when the bus finally came, I was soaked from head to toe. That's terrible, did people look at you on the bus? Yes, some people laughed a little, but others felt sorry for me. That's a typical rainy day problem. Yes, also another big problem on rainy days is traffic jams. Oh yes, traffic moves so slowly because people drive carefully. Sometimes there are small accidents or cars break down because the roads are slippery. And don't forget, sometimes the streets get flooded. Oh yes, I remember last month near my neighborhood, after many hours of rain, the street turned into a small river. Wow, that sounds serious. Yes, cars couldn't move and people had to walk through water with wet shoes and pants up to their knees. That's really difficult. And sometimes we have to cancel our plans because of the rain. Yes, I had to cancel outdoor picnics, barbecues, and even football games because of sudden rain. Me too, one time I planned to go to an outdoor concert, but when the rain started, the event was postponed. Oh, that's sad. But sometimes when plans get canceled, we can still enjoy a cozy day at home. Yes, that's true. Sometimes a rainy day brings unexpected fun at home. All right, that's the end of today's episode. We hope you enjoyed learning rainy day vocabulary with us. If you like this podcast, please subscribe us and share it with your friends. Until then, stay dry, stay cozy, and keep practicing your English. Bye. Bye, everyone.