1. Real-Life Conversation
Situation: Lisa and Mark are best friends. Lisa is feeling down, and Mark notices it.
Mark: Hey Lisa, you look a bit off today. Is everything okay?
Lisa: Honestly, I don’t know, Mark. I just feel overwhelmed.
Mark: I see. Would you like to talk about it?
Lisa: It’s just that I’ve been feeling really anxious about work lately. I feel like I’m not good enough.
Mark: Oh, Lisa. That sounds really tough. But you know what? You are doing your best, and that’s enough.
Lisa: Thanks, Mark. It means a lot to me that you listen.
Mark: Of course! Anytime you need to vent, I’m here for you.
Lisa: That really helps. Talking to you makes me feel better.
2. Key Phrases for Expressing Emotions
Asking about someone's emotions:
Is everything okay?
You look upset. What’s wrong?
How are you feeling?
Would you like to talk about it?
Expressing emotions:
I feel overwhelmed.
I’m really anxious about…
I feel like I’m not good enough.
I’m so frustrated with…
I feel relieved.
I’m incredibly happy about…
Offering support and comfort:
That sounds really tough.
I understand how you feel.
You are doing your best, and that’s enough.
I’m here for you.
Talking to you makes me feel better.
3. Practice Section
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases:
A: You seem really stressed. __________?
B: Yeah, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed at work.
A: I feel like I’m not doing well in my studies.
B: __________. You’re trying your best, and that’s what matters.
A: __________?
B: I’m actually feeling really happy today! I got a promotion at work.
A: I had a rough day. Everything went wrong.
B: __________. Want to talk about it?
Answers:
Is everything okay?
I understand how you feel.
How are you feeling?
That sounds really tough.
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