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Conversation Beginner · Module 19 · Unit 92

Talking About Your Feelings (Using descriptive phrasing: "Today I feel…")

A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will discuss feelings and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. When do you feel tired after work or school?
  2. What helps you calm down and relax?
  3. Who cheers you up when you feel nervous?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • grateful

    adjective

    /ˈɡreɪtfəl/

    Meaning:Feeling thankful for something.

    I am grateful for my friends.

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans often say; I'm grateful for your help to show appreciation.

  • relaxed

    adjective

    /rɪˈlækst/

    Meaning:Calm and peaceful.

    I feel relaxed after a long walk.

    Real Life Tip:

    Many people say they want a relaxed weekend.

  • calm down

    phrasal verb

    /kɑm daʊn/

    Meaning:To become less worried or upset.

    Take a deep breath and calm down.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common when comforting someone.

  • stressed out

    slang

    /strest aʊt/

    Meaning:Very worried or under pressure.

    I am stressed out about my exams.

    Real Life Tip:

    A common phrase among students and workers.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are having coffee after school and talking about how they feel after the exam results.
  • Daniel
    I finally feel relaxed after yesterday.
  • Rachel
    Me too. I was really stressed out before the results.
  • Daniel
    I felt nervous all morning.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Why was Rachel stressed out?
  2. How did Rachel calm down?
  3. Why does Daniel feel grateful?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. I feel _____ after working all day.

  2. She feels _____ before exams.

  3. He _____ grateful today.

  4. I _____ relaxed this morning.

  5. I / feel / very / relaxed / today

  6. she / feels / nervous / before / exams

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. When do you feel grateful lately?
  2. What helps you calm down quickly?
  3. What makes you feel relaxed?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. When do you feel tired after work?
  2. What makes you feel grateful these days?
  3. How do you calm down before meetings?
  4. What makes you stressed out lately?
  5. When do you feel relaxed at home?
  6. Who makes you feel grateful?
  7. What makes you nervous before events?
  8. How do you relax after a busy day?
  9. What makes people stressed out at work?
  10. When did you feel really relaxed?
Rachel
I told myself to calm down and stop worrying.
  • Daniel
    Now I feel grateful because everything went well.
  • Rachel
    You should celebrate tonight.
  • Daniel
    First, I need a long nap because I feel tired.
  • Rachel
    That sounds like a perfect plan.