Lesson for Today: Expressing Feelings and Emotions in English
Objective:
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe feelings and emotions in English, helping you express yourself more effectively in conversations.
1. Introduction
Being able to express your feelings and emotions is essential in daily communication. This lesson will provide you with the vocabulary and phrases needed to talk about various emotions in English.
2. Common Feelings and Emotions Vocabulary
- Happy – खुश
- Example: “I am happy today.”
(मैं आज खुश हूँ।)
- Example: “I am happy today.”
- Sad – उदास
- Example: “She feels sad about the news.”
(वह खबर के बारे में उदास महसूस करती है।)
- Example: “She feels sad about the news.”
- Angry – गुस्सा
- Example: “He is angry with his friend.”
(वह अपने दोस्त से गुस्सा है।)
- Example: “He is angry with his friend.”
- Excited – उत्साहित
- Example: “They are excited for the trip.”
(वे यात्रा के लिए उत्साहित हैं।)
- Example: “They are excited for the trip.”
- Nervous – घबराया हुआ
- Example: “I am nervous about the exam.”
(मैं परीक्षा के बारे में घबराया हुआ हूँ।)
- Example: “I am nervous about the exam.”
- Tired – थका हुआ
- Example: “She is tired after work.”
(वह काम के बाद थकी हुई है।)
- Example: “She is tired after work.”
- Surprised – आश्चर्यचकित
- Example: “He was surprised by the gift.”
(वह उपहार से आश्चर्यचकित था।)
- Example: “He was surprised by the gift.”
- Scared – डरा हुआ
- Example: “The child is scared of the dark.”
(बच्चा अंधेरे से डरा हुआ है।)
- Example: “The child is scared of the dark.”
- Confused – भ्रमित
- Example: “I am confused about the instructions.”
(मैं निर्देशों के बारे में भ्रमित हूँ।)
- Example: “I am confused about the instructions.”
- Bored – बोर
- Example: “They are bored with the movie.”
(वे फिल्म से बोर हो गए हैं।)
- Example: “They are bored with the movie.”
3. Phrases to Express Feelings
- I feel [emotion].
- Example: “I feel happy.”
(मैं खुश महसूस कर रहा हूँ।)
- Example: “I feel happy.”
- She feels [emotion] because [reason].
- Example: “She feels excited because it’s her birthday.”
(वह उत्साहित महसूस करती है क्योंकि आज उसका जन्मदिन है।)
- Example: “She feels excited because it’s her birthday.”
- They are [emotion] about [event].
- Example: “They are nervous about the presentation.”
(वे प्रस्तुति के बारे में घबराए हुए हैं।)
- Example: “They are nervous about the presentation.”
- He is feeling [emotion] today.
- Example: “He is feeling tired today.”
(वह आज थका हुआ महसूस कर रहा है।)
- Example: “He is feeling tired today.”
- I was [emotion] when [event].
- Example: “I was surprised when I saw the results.”
(मैं परिणाम देखकर आश्चर्यचकित था।)
- Example: “I was surprised when I saw the results.”
4. Asking About Feelings
- How are you feeling?
- Example: “How are you feeling today?”
(आप आज कैसा महसूस कर रहे हैं?)
- Example: “How are you feeling today?”
- Are you okay?
- Example: “You look sad. Are you okay?”
(आप उदास दिख रहे हैं। क्या आप ठीक हैं?)
- Example: “You look sad. Are you okay?”
- What’s wrong?
- Example: “You seem upset. What’s wrong?”
(आप परेशान लग रहे हैं। क्या हुआ?)
- Example: “You seem upset. What’s wrong?”
- Is everything alright?
- Example: “Is everything alright with you?”
(क्या सब कुछ ठीक है आपके साथ?)
- Example: “Is everything alright with you?”
- Why do you feel [emotion]?
- Example: “Why do you feel nervous?”
(आप घबराए हुए क्यों हैं?)
- Example: “Why do you feel nervous?”
5. Responding to Questions About Feelings
- I’m feeling [emotion] because [reason].
- Example: “I’m feeling happy because I got a new job.”
(मैं खुश महसूस कर रहा हूँ क्योंकि मुझे नई नौकरी मिली है।)
- Example: “I’m feeling happy because I got a new job.”
- Not so good. I’m a bit [emotion].
- Example: “Not so good. I’m a bit tired.”
(ज़्यादा अच्छा नहीं। मैं थोड़ा थका हुआ हूँ।)
- Example: “Not so good. I’m a bit tired.”
- I’m doing well, thank you.
- Example: “I’m doing well, thank you for asking.”
(मैं अच्छा हूँ, पूछने के लिए धन्यवाद।)
- Example: “I’m doing well, thank you for asking.”
- I feel [emotion], but I’ll be okay.
- Example: “I feel sad, but I’ll be okay.”
(मैं उदास महसूस कर रहा हूँ, लेकिन मैं ठीक हो जाऊँगा।)
- Example: “I feel sad, but I’ll be okay.”
6. Practice Sentences
Translate the following sentences into English and practice saying them:
- मैं आज बहुत खुश हूँ।
- “I am very happy today.”
- वह परीक्षा के बारे में घबराई हुई है।
- “She is nervous about the exam.”
- आप उदास क्यों महसूस कर रहे हैं?
- “Why are you feeling sad?”
- हम फिल्म देखकर बोर हो गए।
- “We got bored watching the movie.”
- क्या सब कुछ ठीक है?
- “Is everything alright?”
7. Dialogue Practice
Scenario: Two friends are talking about their day.
- Friend A: “Hi! How are you feeling today?”
- Friend B: “I’m feeling a bit tired. I didn’t sleep well last night.”
- Friend A: “Oh no! Why couldn’t you sleep?”
- Friend B: “I was nervous about the job interview.”
- Friend A: “I understand. I hope you feel better soon.”
- Friend B: “Thank you. How about you?”
- Friend A: “I’m excited because I’m going on vacation tomorrow!”
- Friend B: “That’s wonderful! Have a great time.”
8. Speaking Exercise
Describe how you feel in the following situations using the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson:
- You passed an important exam.
- Example: “I feel ecstatic because I passed my exam.”
- You lost your keys.
- Example: “I’m frustrated because I lost my keys.”
- You are about to give a speech.
- Example: “I’m feeling nervous about giving the speech.”
- It’s your birthday today.
- Example: “I am very happy because it’s my birthday today.”
- You just watched a scary movie.
- Example: “I am scared after watching that scary movie.”
9. Homework
Write a short paragraph about a recent experience and describe how it made you feel. Use at least five different emotions from the vocabulary list.
10. Conclusion
Being able to express your feelings and emotions in English will help you communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships with others. Practice using these words and phrases in your daily conversations.
End of Lesson