Emotions are feelings we have inside. Everyone has emotions every day. Learning emotion words helps you talk about how you feel and understand how others feel.
Basic Positive Emotions
Happy: Feeling good, with a smile Example: “I am happy when I see my friends.”
Excited: Very happy about something that will happen Example: “The children are excited about the party tomorrow.”
Surprised: Feeling when something unexpected happens Example: “She was surprised by the birthday gift.”
Proud: Good feeling about something you did well Example: “He is proud of his good test score.”
Relaxed: Calm and not worried Example: “I feel relaxed after a hot bath.”
Loved: Feeling when someone cares about you Example: “Children feel loved when parents hug them.”
Basic Negative Emotions
Sad: Unhappy, sometimes with tears Example: “She feels sad when her friend moves away.”
Angry: Strong feeling when someone does something wrong Example: “The man is angry because someone took his parking space.”
Afraid/Scared: Feeling when you think something bad might happen Example: “The little boy is afraid of the dark.”
Nervous: Worried about something that will happen Example: “Students feel nervous before a test.”
Tired: Needing rest or sleep Example: “I am tired after working all day.”
Bored: Feeling when you have nothing interesting to do Example: “The students are bored during the long lecture.”
Mixed Emotions
Confused: Not understanding something Example: “I am confused about these directions.”
Surprised: Feeling when something unexpected happens (can be positive or negative) Example: “He was surprised to see snow in April.”
Embarrassed: Feeling bad when you make a mistake in front of others Example: “She felt embarrassed when she fell in front of everyone.”
Jealous: Wanting what someone else has Example: “He is jealous of his friend’s new bike.”
How to Talk About Emotions
To talk about how you feel, you can say:
- “I feel…” (I feel happy)
- “I am…” (I am sad)
- “I’m…” (I’m excited)
To ask others about their feelings, you can say:
- “How are you?”
- “How do you feel?”
- “Are you okay?”
Common responses:
- “I’m fine, thanks.”
- “I’m good.”
- “Not bad.”
- “I’m tired.”
- “I don’t feel well.”
Faces and Emotions
We show emotions on our faces:
- A smile shows happiness
- Tears show sadness
- Big eyes show surprise
- Red face can show anger or embarrassment
Changing Emotions
Emotions can change quickly. Here are some phrases to talk about changing emotions:
- “I feel better now.”
- “She is not angry anymore.”
- “They are getting excited.”
- “He is starting to feel nervous.”