Controlling the weather - 6 Minute English

Introduction In this programme, Sam and Neil talk about ways to manipulate the weather. You’ll hear from two people about cloud seeding and geo-engineering. You’ll also learn some related vocabulary along the way. This week’s question The wettest village in the world gets nearly twelve metres of rain a year. Where is it in the world? a) Ireland b) New Zealand c) India Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary: drizzling raining lightly meddling trying to change or influence something which is not your responsibility or without being asked playing God acting as if you have unlimited power and can do anything you want excuse reason given to explain why you did something wrong, or did not act in a helpful way waxed and waned first increased/grew stronger and then decreased/grew weaker over time taboo subject that avoided for social or religious reasons [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and text here: More 6 Minute English episodes: Meet the flavourists Are Halloween costumes too scary? Does climate change make you anxious? Translating recipes Why are prices going up? English for dating online Are you following your dreams? Do emojis make language better? #learnenglish #vocabulary #weather #6minuteenglish SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos to help you improve your English: Visit our website: Find us on Instagram: Find us on Twitter: Follow us on Facebook: We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment.