Shadowing Practice: 😢 別再只會說 I’m fine！30個情緒英文，讓你自然說出心情｜English Podcast 1314 (B1-B2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Have you ever wanted to say how you feel in English, but you only said, I am fine.
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Yes.
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I say I am fine too much, even when I am not fine.
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Today, we will fix that together.
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We will learn simple, natural words to talk about feelings.
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That sounds useful, because feelings happen every day.
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But English words do not always come quickly.
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Exactly.
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Welcome back to English Podcast 1314.
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I am happy you are here with us.
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Me too.
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Today feels special.
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I think many learners need this lesson.
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In this episode, we will talk about common emotions, simple phrases, and real situations.
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So not just one word, like happy or sad.
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Right.
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We will go deeper, but still keep it easy.
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You will learn words you can use with friends, teachers, co-workers, and even yourself.
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I like that.
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Sometimes I do not even know how I feel in my own language.
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That is very human.
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Learning emotion words is not only English practice.
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It is also a way to understand yourself.
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Wow, that already feels warm.
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Let us begin with a very simple sentence pattern.
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I feel plus feeling.
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I feel happy.
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I feel tired.
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I feel nervous.
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Perfect.
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You can also say, I am plus feeling.
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I am happy.
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I am tired.
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I am nervous.
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Both are useful.
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I feel happy talks more about the feeling inside.
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I am happy is simple and direct.
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So I can say both.
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Yes.
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Now, Leo, how do you feel right now?
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I feel curious.
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I want to learn more words today.
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Great word.
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Curious means you want to know more.
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Your mind is open.
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I feel curious when I watch a new video or when someone tells me an interesting story.
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Beautiful example.
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I feel calm right now.
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Calm means quiet inside, not too excited, not too worried.
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Calm sounds like a peaceful morning.
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Yes, a calm morning, a calm voice, a calm mind.
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I want a calm mind every day, but my mind is usually busy.
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Then today is a good lesson for you.
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Okay, let us start with easy feelings.
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The first one is happy.
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Happy is the most basic positive feeling.
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I feel happy when I eat good food.
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Very real.
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I feel happy when I finish my work early.
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Can we use happy for small things and big things?
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Yes, you can feel happy because of coffee, a message from a friend, or a big success.
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I feel happy when I understand English without translating.
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That is a great learner example.
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Now, a similar word is glad.
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Glad.
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Glad means happy about something.
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We often say, I am glad to hear that.
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So if my friend says, I passed the test, I can say, I am glad to hear that.
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Exactly!
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It sounds kind and natural.
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What about excited?
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Is it the same as happy?
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Good question.
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Excited is happy energy about something coming.
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Something in the future.
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Yes.
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I feel excited before a trip.
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I feel excited before meeting an old friend.
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I feel excited before a new English lesson, but also a little nervous.
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That is very natural.
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Feelings can mix.
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Happy, glad, excited.
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I think I understand.
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Now let us move to the opposite side.
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Sad.
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Sad is easy, but also heavy.
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Yes.
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Sad means your heart feels low.
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Maybe you lost something.
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Maybe someone hurt you.
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Maybe a plan changed.
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I feel sad when I miss my family.
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That is a clear sentence.
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I feel sad when a good day ends too quickly.
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That sounds poetic.
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A little.
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Another useful word is upset.
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Upset!
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I hear this word a lot, but I am not always sure.
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Upset is a mix of sad, angry, or worried.
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It is uncomfortable inside.
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So if someone speaks to me in a rude way, I can feel upset.
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Yes.
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You may not be very angry, but you feel hurt or uncomfortable.
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I feel upset when someone ignores my message.
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Good example.
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You can also say, I am a little upset.
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That sounds softer.
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Exactly!
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A little upset is useful because it does not sound too strong.
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What about disappointed?
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Disappointed means you hoped for something good, but it did not happen.
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Ah, like I planned a picnic, but it rained.
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Yes, you can say, I feel disappointed because the picnic was cancelled.
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I feel disappointed when I study hard, but my score is still low.
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That feeling is real.
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But one low score does not mean you failed.
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It only means you are still learning.
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Thank you.
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That makes disappointed feel less scary.
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Good.
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Now let us talk about angry feelings.
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Oh, no. I know angry very well.
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Many people do.
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Angry means you feel strong, heat inside.
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Something feels wrong, unfair, or annoying.
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I feel angry when people cut in line.
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That is a classic example.
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I feel angry when someone lies to me.
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Angry is strong.
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Yes.
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So in real life, we sometimes use softer words.
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One useful word is annoyed.
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Annoyed means small, angry.
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Right.
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Exactly!
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Annoyed is not big anger.
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It is a small, uncomfortable feeling.
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I feel annoyed when my phone keeps making noise.
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Perfect!
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I feel annoyed when someone talks loudly in a quiet place.
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So annoyed is for small things.
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Usually, yes.
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Another word is frustrated.
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Frustrated.
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This one is important.
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Very important!
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Frustrated means you try to do something, but it does not work work.
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You feel blocked.
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Like when I practice speaking English, but the words do not come out.
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Exactly!
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You can say, I feel frustrated because I know the words, but I cannot say them quickly.
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Wow!
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That sentence is my life!
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Many learners feel the same.
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Frustrated does not mean you are bad at English.
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It means you are trying, and something is difficult.
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feels better.
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I can say, I feel frustrated, but I am still trying.
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Excellent!
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That is a powerful sentence.
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Angry, annoyed, frustrated.
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Different sizes of anger.
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Very good summary.
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What about fear words?
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I always mix scared, afraid, nervous, and worried.
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Let us make them simple.
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Scared and afraid are about fear.
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I feel scared when I hear a strange sound at night.
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Yes, I am afraid of deep water.
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So scared can be in the moment, and afraid can be more general.
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Often, yes.
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But in everyday English, they are very close.
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I am scared of spiders.
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I am afraid of spiders.
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Both, okay.
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Both, okay.
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Now, nervous is different.
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Nervous happens before something important.
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Before a test.
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Before a presentation.
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Before talking to a stranger.
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Exactly.
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Your body feels shaky.
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Your hands may feel cold.
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Your heart may beat fast.
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I feel nervous when I need to speak English to a foreigner.
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Very natural sentence.
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You can add, but I want to try.
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I feel nervous, but I want to try.
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Beautiful.
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That sentence gives you courage. And worried.
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Worried means your mind keeps thinking about a problem.
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Like my mind cannot stop.
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Yes.
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I feel worried when my friend does not reply for a long time.
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I feel worried when I have too much work and not enough time.
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Good.
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Worried is more about thoughts.
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Nervous is often before action.
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Scared is about fear.
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That is clear.
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Scared is fear.
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Nervous is before action.
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Worried is thinking too much.
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Excellent!
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Now there is another word many people need.
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Anxious.
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Anxious sounds harder.
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It is a little harder, but very useful.
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Anxious is like nervous and worried together.
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It can stay longer.
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So it is not only before one event.
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Right!
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You may feel anxious all morning because you are waiting for important news.
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I feel anxious when my future feels unclear.
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That is a very honest sentence.
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Is anxious stronger than worried?
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Often, yes.
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Worried can be about one problem.
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Anxious can feel deeper in your body and mind.
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I see.
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I do not need to use it every day, but it is good to know.
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Exactly.
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Can we talk about tired feelings now?
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I feel tired just thinking about emotions. Of course.
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The basic word is tired.
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I feel tired after a long day.
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Perfect!
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Tired can be body tired or mind tired.
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Body tired after exercise.
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Mind tired after studying.
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Yes.
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A stronger word is exhausted.
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Exhausted means very tired.
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Very, very tired.
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Almost no energy left.
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I feel exhausted after working all day and studying English at night.
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Good sentence.
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Another useful word is sleepy.
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Sleepy means I want to sleep.
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Correct.
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You can be tired but not sleepy.
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You can also be sleepy because you did not sleep enough.
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I feel sleepy in the afternoon after lunch.
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Many people do.
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Now, let us compare.
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Tired means low energy.
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Sleepy means you want to sleep.
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Exhausted means extremely tired.
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Tired, sleepy, exhausted.
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I can use all three.
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Great!
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And here is a very common phrase.
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I need a break.
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I need a break.
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This is not an emotion word, but it helps when you feel tired, stressed, or overwhelmed.
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Overwhelmed.
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That word is big.
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Yes, but very useful.
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Overwhelmed means too much is happening at the same time.
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Too many messages, too many tasks, too many problems.
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Exactly, your brain says.
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I do not know where to start.
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I feel overwhelmed when I open my email and see 50 messages.
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Great example.
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I feel overwhelmed when many people ask me questions at the same time.
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So overwhelmed is more than tired.
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Yes, it is tired plus pressure plus too much information.
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That is very clear.
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Now let us breathe and move to lighter feelings.
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Please, my heart needs something bright.
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Let us talk about relaxed.
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Relaxed means my body and mind feel easy.
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Exactly.
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I feel relaxed when I listen to soft music.
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I feel relaxed after a warm shower.
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Good.
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Another word is comfortable.
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Comfortable can be about a chair, right?
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Yes, but also about feelings.
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I feel comfortable with this person means I can be myself.
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I feel comfortable speaking English with a patient teacher.
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Wonderful example.
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Comfortable is very important for learners.
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Because if I feel comfortable, I speak more.
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Exactly!
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And when you speak more, you improve more.
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What about confident?
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Confident means you believe you can do something.
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I want to feel confident when I speak English.
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Then you can say, I am becoming more confident.
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I am becoming more confident.
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That sentence is powerful because it shows progress.
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Not perfect yet, but better.
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Exactly.
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Confidence grows slowly.
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You do not need to wait until your English is perfect.
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That helps a lot.
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I often think I need perfect English before I feel confident.
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Actually, confidence often comes after practice, not before practice.
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So I speak first and confidence follows.
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Yes, little by little.
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I like that.
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Now let us talk about surprised.
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Surprised means something happens that I did not expect.
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Correct!
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It can be good or bad.
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I felt surprised when my friend gave me a birthday gift.
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Good surprise.
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I felt surprised when the meeting was suddenly cancelled.
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That can be good too.
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True.
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If the surprise is very strong, we can say shocked.
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Shocked is bigger than surprised.
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Yes.
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I was shocked means my mind stopped for a moment.
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I was shocked when I heard the news.
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Good.
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You shocked for big news, not tiny things.
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So I should not say, I was shocked because my tea was cold.
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Usually no. You can say, I was surprised or I was a little annoyed.
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Good to know.
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Another common feeling is confused.
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I feel confused in English class sometimes.
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That is honest and very normal.
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Confused means your mind does not understand clearly.
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I feel confused when someone explains grammar too fast.
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Great sentence.
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You can also say, I am a little confused.
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Can you explain that again?
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That is useful.
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It sounds polite.
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Yes.
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It helps you ask for help without feeling embarrassed.
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Embarrassed.
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Another feeling word.
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Exactly.
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Embarrassed means you feel shy or uncomfortable because of a mistake or an awkward moment.
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I feel embarrassed when I say the wrong word in English.
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Many learners do.
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But mistakes are normal.
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I know.
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But my face still gets hot.
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That is okay.
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You can say, sorry, let me try again.
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Sorry, let me try again.
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Perfect!
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That one sentence can save many moments.
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I feel less embarrassed already.
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Good!
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Now, let us talk about proud.
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Proud is a warm word.
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Yes.
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Proud means you feel good because you
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or someone else did something well something well i feel proud
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when i finish a difficult lesson i feel proud of you
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when you keep practicing can i say i am proud of myself yes
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and you should say it sometimes i am proud of myself beautiful not
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because you are perfect because you did not give up that sentence feels very kind.
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English can be kind too.
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What about grateful?
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I hear this word in many videos.
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Grateful means thankful.
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You notice something good and your heart feels warm.
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I feel grateful for my family.
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Perfect!
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I feel grateful for small progress.
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Small progress in English is still progress.
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Exactly!
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You can also say, I am grateful for your help.
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That sounds more natural than thank you very much in some situations.
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Yes, it sounds deeper and warmer.
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I am grateful for this lesson.
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And I am grateful that you are learning with us.
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Nice.
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Now, let us talk about lonely.
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Lonely is a sad word.
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It is.
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Lonely means you feel alone inside.
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You may be alone, or you may be around people, but still feel lonely.
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I feel lonely when everyone is busy and I have no one to talk to.
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That is a clear example.
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You can also say, I feel a little lonely these days.
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That sounds honest, but not too heavy.
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Yes.
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When a friend says that, you can answer, I am here for you.
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I am here for you.
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Simple and kind.
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I like emotional English because it is useful for real relationships.
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Exactly!
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English is not only for tests.
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It is for connection.
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What about bored?
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Bored means you are not interested.
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Time feels slow.
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I feel bored when a video is too long and nothing happens.
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Very honest.
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Sorry.
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No, it is true.
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For learning, we need clear examples and a little energy.
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I feel bored when I only memorize word lists.
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Then change the method.
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Use words and sentences.
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Use them in your life.
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So instead of only saying bored, I can say, I feel bored because this lesson is not connected to my life.
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Excellent!
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That is a strong B1 sentence.
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Nice!
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I am improving.
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You are.
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Now let us learn jealous and impressed.
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Jealous is when I want what someone else has.
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Correct!
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I feel jealous when I see someone speak English so easily.
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I feel jealous when my friend travels a lot.
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Jealous is normal sometimes, but we should be careful with it.
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Because it can make us compare too much.
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Exactly!
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A healthier word is impressed.
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Impressed means I respect what someone did.
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Yes.
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I feel impressed when someone practices every day.
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So I can change I am jealous of her English into I am impressed by her English.
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Beautiful.
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That small change makes your mind more positive.
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I like that.
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Jealous closes my heart.
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Impressed opens my heart.
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Well said.
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Can we talk about relieved?
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I love that feeling.
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Relieved means the worry or pressure is gone.
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Like after the test is finished.
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Yes.
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I felt relieved when the test was over.
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I felt relieved when my friend replied and said everything was okay.
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Perfect!
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Relieved often comes after worry.
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Worried first, relieved later.
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Exactly!
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Feelings often move in pairs.
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Like nervous before speaking, proud after speaking.
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Yes.
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That is a beautiful example.
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I feel nervous before speaking English, but proud after I try.
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That sentence is perfect for learners.
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I want everyone to remember that one.
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Me too!
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Now let us talk about guilty.
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Guilty feels heavy.
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It does.
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Guilty means you feel bad because you did something wrong, or you think you did.
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I feel guilty when I forget to call my parents.
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Good example.
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I feel guilty when I promise to do something and then do not do it.
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Is ashamed the same.
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Similar, but stronger.
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Guilty is about the action.
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Ashamed is more about yourself. Can you explain simply?
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Sure.
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Guilty says, I did something wrong.
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Ashamed says, I feel bad about who I am.
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Oh.
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Ashamed is deeper.
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Yes.
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So we use it carefully.
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For learners, I want to say this clearly.
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Do not feel ashamed of your English.
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Even if my pronunciation is not perfect.
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Even then, you are learning.
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You are growing.
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You are allowed to make mistakes.
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That feels important.
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It is.
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You can feel embarrassed for a moment, but you do not need to feel ashamed.
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Embarrassed is a moment.
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Ashamed feels much heavier.
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Exactly.
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I think this lesson is not only about English words.
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It is also about being kinder to ourselves.
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That is the heart of it.
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Can we practice some real situations now?
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Yes, I will give you a situation.
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You tell me the feeling.
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Ready.
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Situation 1.
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You have an English meeting tomorrow.
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You prepared, but your heart is beating fast.
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I feel nervous.
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Good!
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Say a full sentence.
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I feel nervous because I have an English meeting tomorrow.
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Excellent!
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You can add, but I prepared, so I will try my best.
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I feel nervous because I have an English meeting tomorrow, but I prepared, so I will try my best.
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Very good!
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That sounds like a real sentence I can use.
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Situation 2.
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You worked hard on a project.
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Your teacher says, you did a great job.
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I feel proud and grateful.
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Full sentence.
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I feel proud of myself and I feel grateful for my teacher's support.
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Wonderful.
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That one feels good to say.
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Situation 3.
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You open your phone.
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There are too many messages, too many tasks, and you do not know where to start.
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I feel overwhelmed.
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Yes.
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Add one helpful sentence.
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I feel overwhelmed, so I need a short break.
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Perfect!
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That is healthy English.
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Healthy English.
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I like that.
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Situation four.
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Your friend cancels a plan you were excited about.
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I feel disappointed.
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Good.
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Can you make it softer?
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I feel a little disappointed, but I understand.
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Excellent.
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That sounds mature and kind.
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Situation 5.
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You speak English to someone.
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You make a mistake, but they understand you.
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At first, I feel embarrassed.
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Then I feel relieved.
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Very good.
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Now make it a full story.
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I felt embarrassed because I made a mistake.
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But then I felt relieved because the other person understood me.
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Perfect.
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That is natural English.
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I am surprised.
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I can say more than I thought.
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See, you are becoming more confident.
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Slowly.
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Yes.
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Now let us build a simple emotion sentence pattern.
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I feel blank when blank.
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I feel happy when I drink coffee.
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Great.
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I feel nervous when I speak English.
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Good.
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I feel relaxed when I listen to music.
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Excellent.
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Now another pattern.
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I feel blank because blank.
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I feel tired because I slept late.
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Good.
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I feel worried because I have a test tomorrow.
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Great.
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I feel proud because I practiced English today.
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Perfect!
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These two patterns are simple but powerful.
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I feel blank when blank.
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I feel blank because blank.
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Yes, you can use them every day.
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Can we make the sentences a little more natural? Of course!
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Add a little before the feeling.
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I feel a little nervous.
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Good!
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Add really before the feeling.
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I feel really happy.
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Add kind of.
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This is casual.
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I feel kind of tired.
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Great!
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Kind of means a little, or not very strong.
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I feel kind of confused.
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Natural.
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You can also say, I am not sure how I feel.
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That is useful when I cannot find the right word.
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Very useful.
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Feelings are not always clear.
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I am not sure how I feel, but I think I am tired.
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Excellent sentence.
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This sounds like real life.
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It is real life.
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Now, let us do a mini-conversation.
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Okay.
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I will ask, how are you feeling today?
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You answer honestly.
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I will try.
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How are you feeling today?
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I feel a little tired, but I also feel hopeful.
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Why do you feel hopeful?
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Because I can understand more English than before.
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That is wonderful.
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I am proud of you.
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Thank you.
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Hearing that makes me feel encouraged.
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Great new word.
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Encouraged means someone gives you hope or confidence.
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I feel encouraged when a teacher says, Perfect!
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Now ask me.
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How are you feeling today?
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I feel calm and grateful.
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I am grateful because we can learn something useful together.
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That answer feels warm.
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Thank you.
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Now let us review some important words before we finish.
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Good idea.
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There were many words.
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Happy means you feel good.
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Glad means happy about something.
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Excited means happy energy about the future.
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Sad means your heart feels low.
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Upset means sad, angry, or worried inside.
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Disappointed means you hoped for something, but it did not happen.
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Angry is a strong feeling when something feels wrong.
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Annoyed is small anger.
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Frustrated means you try, but something blocks you.
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Scared and afraid are about fear.
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Nervous is the feeling before something important.
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Worried means your mind keeps thinking about a problem.
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Anxious is a deeper worried feeling that can stay longer.
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Tired means low energy.
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Exhausted means very, very tired.
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Overwhelmed means too much is happening at once.
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Relaxed means your body and mind feel easy.
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Comfortable means you feel safe and natural.
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Confident means you believe you can do something.
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Surprised means something happened that you did not expect.
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Confused means you do not understand clearly.
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Embarrassed means you feel uncomfortable because of a mistake or awkward moment.
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Proud means you feel good because of progress or success.
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Grateful means thankful.
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Lonely means you feel alone inside.
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Bored means not interested.
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Jealous means you want what someone else has.
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Impressed means you respect what someone did.
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Relieved means the pressure is gone.
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Guilty means you feel bad about something you did.
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Ashamed is stronger.
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It means you feel bad and want to hide.
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And we learned, do not feel ashamed of your English.
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Yes, please remember that.
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Your English does not need to be perfect to be valuable.
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I really like that sentence.
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Let us end with five sentences you can use today.
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Ready.
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I feel a little nervous, but I want to try.
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I feel frustrated, but I am still learning.
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I feel proud of myself because I practiced today.
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I feel overwhelmed, so I need a short break.
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I feel grateful for small progress.
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These are simple, but they feel powerful.
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They are powerful because they are honest.
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English becomes easier when I can talk about my real life.
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Exactly.
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Do not only memorize emotion words.
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Use them with your own stories.
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I feel happy when I understand.
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I feel nervous when I speak.
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I feel proud when I try.
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Beautiful.
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That is the lesson.
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I feel more confident now.
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And I feel proud of you.
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Thank you.
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I am also proud of everyone listening.
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Yes.
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If you listened until now, you practiced many real English feelings today.
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You learned words for happy days, hard days, busy days, and quiet days.
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And next time someone asks, how do you feel, you do not need to only say, I am fine.
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You can say, I feel calm, I feel nervous, I feel grateful, I feel overwhelmed, I feel hopeful.
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One word can help you explain your heart.
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That is beautiful.
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Before we go, here is your small practice question.
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What is one emotion you feel often, and why?
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You can answer with one simple sentence.
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For example, I feel tired because I work a lot.
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Or, I feel hopeful because I am learning little by little.
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Or, I feel proud because I did not give up.
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Wonderful!
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Keep your answer simple.
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Keep it honest.
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And remember, every sentence is practice.
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Thank you for learning with English Podcast 1314 today.
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Keep learning.
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Keep feeling.
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Keep speaking.
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You are doing better than you think.
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See you in the next lesson.
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Bye for now.
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What You'll Learn
This video builds practical speaking skills to express emotions beyond "I'm fine." You'll master simple, natural phrases like "I feel curious" or "I am calm" to describe inner states, making conversations more authentic. You'll also learn to use two key sentence patterns—"I feel + feeling" and "I am + feeling"—to convey subtle differences in tone, helping you connect with others in real situations, from chats with friends to professional interactions. These skills are essential for english speaking practice, as they turn generic responses into meaningful communication.
Listen For These Sounds
The dialogue features common connected speech patterns that make English sound fluid. Notice how "I am fine" often reduces to "I'm fine" in casual talk, with the "a" in "am" blending into the preceding "I." Similarly, phrases like "I feel happy" may link the "l" in "feel" to the "h" in "happy," creating a smooth transition: "I fee(l) happy." These reductions and links are key to understanding native speakers and sounding more natural yourself—perfect for practicing with a shadowing site or app, where you can mimic these subtle sounds.
Say It Like a Native
To mirror the speaker's rhythm, focus on stressing the feeling words. In "I feel curious," the emphasis is on "curious" to highlight the emotion, while "I am calm" stresses "calm" to convey peace. The speakers also use a relaxed pace, pausing slightly after "I feel" or "I am" to let the feeling word land. This rhythm makes your speech sound more natural and engaging. Practice shadowing these phrases with a shadowspeak tool, repeating the intonation and stress until they feel automatic. Over time, this will help you speak with the confidence of a native, turning emotion words into second nature.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.