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B1 Vocabulary

B1Feelings12 min

Feelings and emotions

Learn adjectives to describe how you feel, such as relieved, embarrassed, frustrated and grateful.

Happy, sad and angry are useful words, but they are not always exact. These adjectives help you explain your feelings more clearly when you tell a story about something that happened or describe how a situation affected you.

anxiousadjective
worried and nervous about something that might happenRavi felt anxious the night before his job interview.
relievedadjective
happy because something bad did not happen or is now finishedI was so relieved when I found my passport.
disappointedadjective
sad because something was not as good as you hopedWe were disappointed that the concert was cancelled.
embarrassedadjective
feeling silly or uncomfortable in front of other peopleLena felt embarrassed when she called her teacher Mum.
frustratedadjective
annoyed because you cannot do or get what you wantI get frustrated when my computer is slow.
proudadjective
pleased about something that you or someone close to you has doneSofia's parents were very proud when she finished university.
gratefuladjective
wanting to thank someone for somethingI'm really grateful for all your help.
confidentadjective
sure about your own abilitiesAfter a month of practice, Aiko felt confident speaking English.
jealousadjective
unhappy because someone has something that you wantHe was a bit jealous of his brother's new bike.
lonelyadjective
sad because you are alone or have nobody to talk toWhen Kofi moved to a new city, he felt lonely at first.
annoyedadjective
a little angryShe was annoyed because the bus was late again.
excitedadjective
very happy and full of energy about something that will happenThe children are excited about the school trip.

Exercise 1 of 2

Choose the feeling

Choose the best answer.

  1. Jamal waited weeks for his exam results. When he saw he had passed, he felt _____.

  2. Someone who feels grateful wants to _____.

  3. Mina slipped and fell in front of the whole class. She felt _____.

  4. The film was really _____. I almost fell asleep.

  5. My best friend got the part in the play that I wanted. I'm a little _____.

  6. Tomás has lived abroad for a month and doesn't know anyone yet. He feels _____.

  7. I tried to open the jar for ten minutes but couldn't. I was really _____.

  8. Her parents are very proud _____ her.

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Exercise 2 of 2

Complete the sentences about feelings

Type one word in each gap. Use each word once. Use: anxious, confident, disappointed, excited, grateful, lonely, proud.

  1. The team played their best but lost the final. The fans were but still clapped.

  2. I always feel before I fly. I worry that something will go wrong.

  3. I'm very to my neighbours for watering my plants while I was away.

  4. Ravi's grandmother was so of him when he finished his first marathon.

  5. The children were so about going to the beach that they couldn't stop smiling.

  6. After lots of practice, Aiko is sure she will do well in her presentation. She feels .

  7. Kofi lives alone in a big city and has nobody to talk to in the evenings. He often feels .

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Source

Original lesson by Joy English.

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