☔️ It’s raining, it’s pouring — but what’s the difference between these two expressions? Have you ever wondered how to describe rain in English? Want to expand your vocabulary so you can sound like a native speaker?In today’s episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore rain vocabulary and the different words and adjectives used to describe rainfall. Whether it’s a light drizzle or a heavy downpour, having the right words makes a big difference when talking about the weather. This episode guides you through a range of terms to describe different intensities of rain accurately.We start with light rain terms like “sprinkling” and “drizzling”, and then move to heavier rain, such as “incessant rain” and “downpours.” You’ll also learn popular idioms like “it’s raining cats and dogs” and “it’s raining buckets.” We’ll explain how to use these phrases naturally and give examples from weather forecasts and daily conversations. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to describe rain more precisely and communicate more confidently in English.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list1) Sprinkling: Very light rain, just a few drops, no need for cover.2) Drizzling: Slightly harder than sprinkling, still not intense.3) Light rain: More than drizzle, but still not heavy.4) Barely raining: Very little rain, hardly any at all, almost unnoticeable.5) Incessant rain: Constant and uninterrupted rainfall for a long period.6) Downpour: Short, intense burst of heavy rain. Also called a deluge or a cloudburst7) Clears up: The rain stops, and the weather becomes clear.8) Flash floods: Rapid flooding due to intense rainfall.9) Pouring: Heavy rainfall over a longer period.10) Raining cats and dogs: Very heavy rain (idiom).11) Constant showers: Continuous and uninterrupted rain.12) Raining buckets: Pouring down with a large amount of rain (idiom).13) Torrential rain: Heavy rainfall associated with storms, hurricanes, or monsoons.

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