Expressing Feelings In English

ESLEnglishFaby

4 Apr 201310:38

Summary

TLDRIn this ESL lesson, the instructor focuses on teaching students how to express emotions in English, particularly happiness, sadness, and anger. Key phrases include 'I'm so happy for you,' 'I'm glad to hear that,' and 'I'm really sad.' The video uses examples and exercises to help students understand the nuances between 'happy,' 'glad,' 'pleased,' and idiomatic expressions like 'feeling blue.' For anger, phrases like 'I'm pissed off' and 'I'm upset' are discussed. The instructor encourages practice and provides homework, emphasizing the importance of feedback for language learning.

Takeaways

😀 To express happiness in English, use phrases like 'I'm so happy for you', 'I'm very happy', or 'I'm just happy'.
😃 'Glad' is a milder expression of happiness, and you can say 'I'm glad to hear that' or 'I'm very glad' to emphasize.
😄 'Pleased' is another synonym for happiness, and you can use 'I'm pleased to have you here' to welcome someone.
😔 To convey sadness, say 'I'm really sad', 'I'm very sad', or use idiomatic expressions like 'I'm feeling blue' or 'I'm kind of down'.
😞 'Feeling kind of down' is a way to express mild sadness, indicating that you're not extremely sad but somewhat unhappy.
😠 When expressing anger, you can use strong language like 'I'm pissed off', but be cautious as it can be rude depending on the context.
😡 'I'm upset' is a way to communicate anger due to a specific incident, such as 'I'm upset because you didn't show up'.
🤬 'I'm really mad' or 'I'm so mad' are expressions to emphasize a high level of anger or disappointment.
😕 'Disappointed' is used to express unhappiness due to unmet expectations, as in 'I'm disappointed in you'.
📝 Practice is essential for mastering emotional expressions in English, and the video provides exercises to help with this.

Q & A

What are some ways to express happiness in English according to the script?
-Some ways to express happiness include 'I'm so happy for you,' 'I'm very happy to be here,' 'I'm just happy,' 'I'm very very happy for you,' and 'I'm happy for you.'
How does the script suggest using the word 'glad' to express happiness?
-The script suggests using 'glad' as a lighter form of happiness, with examples like 'I'm glad to hear that' and 'I'm very glad to hear that.'
What is the difference between 'happy' and 'pleased' as described in the script?
-The script describes 'happy' as a stronger word than 'pleased.' While 'happy' conveys a strong emotion, 'pleased' is used to express a milder form of happiness, such as 'I'm pleased to have you here.'
How can you express sadness using idiomatic expressions as mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions using 'I'm feeling blue' or 'I'm kind of down' as idiomatic expressions to express sadness.
What are some colloquial ways to express anger discussed in the script?
-Some colloquial ways to express anger include 'I'm pissed off,' 'I'm ticked off,' and 'I'm upset.'
How does the script differentiate between the intensity of feelings when expressing anger?
-The script suggests using 'I'm really mad,' 'I'm so mad,' or 'I'm very mad' to exaggerate the intensity of anger.
What is an example of a sentence to fill in the blank with an expression of happiness from the script?
-An example from the script is 'She was pleased with the news,' which is a way to express happiness in a situation where someone is happy about the news.
How does the script advise on asking someone if they are feeling sad?
-The script advises that you can ask someone if they are feeling sad by saying, 'Are you feeling blue?' or 'Are you sad?'
What is the script's recommendation for expressing strong anger in a colloquial manner?
-The script recommends using expressions like 'He pissed me off' or 'He ticked me off' for expressing strong anger in a colloquial way.
What homework does the script assign to the viewers to practice expressing feelings?
-The homework assigned in the script is to answer the question 'How are you feeling today?' in the comment section, using expressions of happiness, sadness, or anger.
What is the fun English fact shared at the end of the script?
-The fun English fact shared is that on average, people who speak English make 35% more money than those who don't speak English in large companies.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Expressing Happiness in English

This paragraph focuses on how to express happiness in English. It starts with the phrase 'I'm so happy for you' and suggests variations like 'I'm very happy to be here' or simply 'I'm happy.' The script advises using 'very' for emphasis and introduces 'glad' as a milder synonym for happiness. It also provides examples such as 'I'm glad to hear that' and 'I'm pleased to have you here,' explaining that 'pleased' is another synonym that can be intensified with 'so' or 'very.' The paragraph also discusses the use of idiomatic expressions like 'I'm feeling blue' to convey sadness, and phrases like 'I'm kind of down' to indicate a milder form of sadness.

05:01

😡 Expressing Anger in English

This paragraph discusses ways to express anger in English, starting with colloquial phrases like 'I'm pissed off' and 'I'm ticked off.' It then moves on to milder expressions such as 'I'm upset' and 'I'm really mad,' suggesting that these can be intensified with words like 'so,' 'very,' or 'really.' The paragraph also covers how to express disappointment with phrases like 'I'm disappointed in you' and 'I'm mad at you.' It concludes with a transition to exercises for practice, encouraging viewers to fill in the blanks with the correct words that best express the feeling.

10:03

📚 English Practice Exercises

The final paragraph transitions into practice exercises for the viewers. It provides a scenario where someone might express happiness with phrases like 'I'm so happy today' or 'I'm very happy today.' For sadness, it suggests using 'you look sad,' 'you look down,' or 'you look blue' to describe someone's appearance. It also includes questions one might ask to inquire about someone's emotional state, such as 'Are you feeling blue?' or 'Are you sad?' For anger, the paragraph provides examples of expressing one's own anger, like 'I'm so mad at him' or 'I'm very mad at him,' and suggests using 'pissed' in informal settings. The paragraph ends with an encouragement to practice these expressions and to share feedback and comments, including completing a simple question about how they are feeling today.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Happiness

Happiness is a state of well-being and contentment, often characterized by positive emotions ranging from joy to serenity. In the video, happiness is expressed through various phrases such as 'I'm so happy for you,' 'I'm very happy to be here,' and 'I'm just happy.' These expressions are used to convey a sense of joy and satisfaction, and they are central to the video's theme of teaching emotional expression in English.

💡Glad

Glad is a term used to express happiness or pleasure, often in a slightly less intense manner than 'happy.' In the script, it is used in sentences like 'I'm glad to hear that,' which implies a milder form of happiness compared to stronger expressions. The use of 'glad' in the video helps to illustrate the nuances in expressing positive emotions.

💡Pleased

Pleased indicates a state of satisfaction or enjoyment, often resulting from something agreeable or delightful. The video uses 'pleased' in contexts such as 'I'm pleased to have you here,' which shows a polite and slightly formal way of expressing happiness or contentment with a situation or person's presence.

💡Sadness

Sadness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of unhappiness, sorrow, or disappointment. The video addresses sadness with phrases like 'I'm really sad,' 'I'm feeling blue,' and 'I'm kind of down,' which are used to express varying degrees of unhappiness. These expressions are crucial for the video's goal of teaching how to communicate emotions accurately.

💡Anger

Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility, often in response to a perceived wrong or unfair treatment. The script includes expressions of anger such as 'I'm pissed off,' 'I'm upset,' and 'I'm mad at you,' which are used to convey intense negative emotions. The video's exploration of anger-related vocabulary is essential for understanding how to articulate strong negative feelings in English.

💡Disappointed

Disappointed refers to the feeling of sadness or displeasure due to unfulfilled expectations. In the video, disappointment is expressed with phrases like 'I'm disappointed on you' and 'I'm so disappointed,' which are used to communicate a letdown or a sense of being let down by someone or something.

💡Exaggerate

Exaggerate means to represent something as larger, better, or worse than it really is, often for emphasis or effect. The video mentions exaggeration in the context of expressing emotions, such as 'I'm so happy for you' or 'I'm really mad at him,' where the use of 'so' or 'really' serves to intensify the emotion being conveyed.

💡Idiomatic Expression

An idiomatic expression is a phrase whose meaning cannot be deduced from the meanings of the individual words. The video introduces 'I'm feeling blue' as an idiomatic expression for sadness, which is a common way to communicate a feeling of being down without directly stating it.

💡Practice

Practice, in the context of the video, refers to the act of repeatedly performing an activity or exercise to improve or master it. The video encourages viewers to practice using the emotional vocabulary by filling in the blanks with appropriate words, which is a common method for language learners to enhance their skills.

💡Homework

Homework, as mentioned in the video, is assigned tasks or exercises for students to complete outside of class, typically to reinforce what they have learned. The video ends with an assignment for viewers to express how they are feeling, which serves as a practical application of the emotional vocabulary discussed.

💡Comment Section

The comment section refers to the area on a video platform or website where viewers can post their thoughts, questions, or feedback. In the video, the instructor encourages students to share their homework and thoughts in the comment section, fostering interaction and community engagement around the learning material.

Highlights

Introduction to expressing happiness in English with phrases like 'I'm so happy for you' and 'I'm happy for you'.

Using 'very' to emphasize happiness, as in 'I'm very happy for you'.

The phrase 'I'm just happy' to express a general state of happiness.

Differentiating between 'happy' and 'glad', with 'glad' being a lighter expression of happiness.

Using 'I'm glad to hear that' to express happiness about news or information.

Adding emphasis with 'so' or 'very' in phrases like 'I'm so glad' or 'I'm very glad'.

The use of 'pleased' as a synonym for happiness, as in 'I'm pleased to have you here'.

Expressing sadness with phrases like 'I'm really sad' or 'I'm sad'.

Using 'I'm feeling blue' as an idiomatic expression to convey sadness.

Describing a mild form of sadness with 'I'm kind of down' or 'I feel kind of down'.

Expressing anger with strong language like 'I'm pissed off' or 'I'm ticked off'.

Using 'I'm upset' to convey a strong reaction to a negative situation.

Describing a high level of anger with 'I'm really mad' or 'I'm so mad'.

Conveying disappointment with 'I'm disappointed in you' or 'I'm disappointed by the fact that...'.

Practical exercises to practice expressing happiness, sadness, and anger with fill-in-the-blank sentences.

Homework assignment to engage viewers in expressing their feelings in the comment section.

Encouragement for viewers to share their feelings using phrases like 'I'm feeling really happy today'.

Fun English fact: On average, English speakers earn 35% more money than non-English speakers in large companies.

Invitation to visit www.lEnglishacademy.com for more videos and English learning resources.