How do you really feel?

Task 1 – Check in · 5 min

A little more than “fine”

Choose three words that describe your week. Explain your choices and ask your teacher a follow-up question.

relieved · excited · frustrated · calm · disappointed · stressed · hopeful · overwhelmed

Think about: What took up the most space in your mind? Was anything better or worse than you expected?

Need a starting point?

I’ve been feeling… because… / The main thing on my mind is… / One thing I didn’t expect was…

Task 2 – Explore the vocabulary · 10 min

Give the feeling a name

Read the examples. Guess the meaning, then open the explanation. Pick four expressions you would like to use today.

Notice the difference: I’m stressed = how I feel. My job is stressful = what causes that feeling. “Pissed off” is informal and mildly rude; “angry” is safer in formal situations.

Task 3 – Read the situation · 8 min

What is going on inside?

Choose the expression that best matches the highlighted idea. Then explain one answer without translating.

Task 4 – Make it sound natural · 7 min

Small words, useful patterns

Choose the missing word or form. After checking, make three true sentences about yourself.

Task 5 – Put the language together · 8 min

The opportunity

Complete Maya’s story. Use each expression once.

Discuss: What exactly is Maya conflicted about? What would you ask her before giving advice?

Retell with a change

Retell the story, but now Maya turns the job down. Use at least three expressions. How does the ending change?

Task 6 – Make it personal · 12 min

Stories worth telling

Draw a prompt. Take 20 seconds to think, then speak for 60–90 seconds. Use two target expressions. Your partner reacts and asks two follow-up questions.

You can use your own experience, a fictional character or an invented story. Skip any question you prefer not to answer.

Speaking card

Draw your first prompt to begin.

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Useful follow-up questions

What triggered that feeling? / How did you deal with it? / Did you tell anyone how you felt? / What changed afterwards? / Looking back, would you do anything differently?

Mini role-play – Listen before giving advice

A: You have too much work. A friend has asked for help moving this weekend. You want to say no, but you feel guilty.

B: Listen, acknowledge A’s feelings and ask two questions before suggesting one practical next step. Then swap roles.

That sounds… / I can see why you feel… / What are you most worried about? / Would it help to…?

Task 7 – Wrap up · 5 min

What can you say now?

Without opening the vocabulary cards, complete these aloud:

When I have too much to deal with, I feel…
If something makes me feel both happy and worried, I have…
If a worry stays in my thoughts, it’s…
If I need to understand and accept how something ended, I want to…

Check your recall

1. overwhelmed / stressed · 2. mixed feelings · 3. in the back of my mind · 4. get closure

Write three expressions you want to remember and one personal example.

Notes stay on this page while it is open. Copy them before closing.

Homework – A voice note, 60–90 seconds

Describe a time when something did not go as expected. Explain your feelings, your reaction and what helped. Use at least five expressions from the lesson. A fictional story is fine.