Expressing Feelings In English

Summary

In 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.