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.”