Emotions

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.”