Expressing emotions and deep thoughts

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:

  1. A: You seem really stressed. __________?

    B: Yeah, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed at work.

  2. A: I feel like I’m not doing well in my studies.

    B: __________. You’re trying your best, and that’s what matters.

  3. A: __________?

    B: I’m actually feeling really happy today! I got a promotion at work.

  4. A: I had a rough day. Everything went wrong.

    B: __________. Want to talk about it?

Answers:

  1. Is everything okay?

  2. I understand how you feel.

  3. How are you feeling?

  4. That sounds really tough.

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