Improve Your Vocabulary: 23 words for talking about feeling good or bad
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- How many words do you know that mean 'happy'? What about 'sad'? In today's lesson you'll learn LOTS of different ways to describe how you're feeling. When you're learning a language, it's important to have a broad vocabulary. Whether you're writing an essay or you're speaking with your boss, using more interesting and expressive vocabulary will make your sentences clearer, and you'll sound more intelligent, too. Try using the adjectives in this lesson instead of ordinary ones at work, school, or in the writing and speaking sections of exams like the IELTS, TOEFL, or CAE. You'll also learn some common expressions and idioms that native speakers use to talk about their mood, like "over the moon", "happy bunny", and "down in the dumps".
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Hi. I'm Gill from www.engvid.com, and today, in this lesson we're going to be looking at some vocabulary for moods, emotions, and feelings, which are all the same thing, really. So, there you are, you've learnt three words that all mean the same thing; "mood", "emotion", "feeling". They're all pretty much the same meaning. Okay? And we're looking at positive words for good... Good emotions, and some negative words for not so happy emotions. Okay.
Right, so let's have a look. Most people are going to use "happy" and "sad", those are probably the first words you learn when you want to describe emotions, but sometimes I hear people talking and having a conversation, and they just keep using the same "happy", "sad", and there's no variation. I mean, it's okay, but to have a broader vocabulary is good, especially if you're going to be using it in the IELTS, for example, in the speaking test, or in some essay writing, or any... Any exams you're doing, whether they're written or spoken. It's good to have a wider range of vocabulary. So, I've got some for you, here. So, look no further. Right.
So, "happy" and "glad". You may have heard "glad". "Oh, I'm so glad." If your friend tells you that they've just got a new job and they're really enjoying it, you can say: "Oh, I'm so glad to hear that." Or "pleased" is very similar. "I'm really pleased for you.", "Very pleased", "Very glad". Okay? So those are all, "happy", "glad", "pleased", they're all pretty much the same sort of meaning, sort of generally; positive and happy.
Then we come to some words that are a little bit more intense; they're stronger. Stronger words. "Delighted". If your friend has this new job, and you say: "Oh, I'm delighted." That's three syllables for one thing, so that makes it "delighted", that makes it more stronger. But also, it's a nice word to know. Also, if you get an invitation to a party, and you say: "Oh, I'd be delighted to come. Thank you." Or an invitation anywhere. "Oh, delighted." Unless, of course, you want to play it cool and not be too, you know. Okay, so you can use "delighted" in writing and in speaking. Okay.
The same with this word: "thrilled". There's the word "thrill", which is the noun. "What a thrill", and you can practice your: "th", "thra", "thra". It's difficult to say, because it's not just the "th", which is hard for some people, but there's an "r" as well, so it's: "thrilled", it's quite hard to say if you're not used to that kind of pronunciation. "Thrill" and "thrilled". "I'd be thrilled"-okay?-"to go to the party".
And, here's another, this is a very sophisticated word: "elated". It's not the sort of word, perhaps, that you would use in a sort of informal, casual conversation. "Elated" is quite a high, high status kind of word, but it's a good one in certain contexts. Okay. And "elation", the noun, "elation", but it's not used in sort of everyday life. Okay, "ecstatic" is a little bit like "elated". You've probably heard of the noun "ecstasy", okay? Which, unfortunately, is also now linked with a drug, which is probably unfortunate, but there we are. But that's the drug "ecstasy" produces a result of feeling ecstasy. So, ecstatic, but please don't try it; not a good idea. So, "ecstatic", it's a very extreme, extreme kind of word again. Extreme. Okay?
"Delirious" is another. Sometimes this is used in a medical sense by doctors. If someone is delirious, they may have a high temperature. If the doctor takes their temperature and it's way up, and maybe they've got a cold or a fever - delirious. You can be deliriously happy. That doesn't mean you have a temperature and a cold; it just means you're really, really, really happy. But, you can also be delirious with a fever, so it's that sort of extreme sense with that word. Okay?
"In a good mood" is: "Oh, we're back down to earth again. It was getting a little bit too exciting." We're back down to earth. If you say you're in a good mood, that's sort of normal. It's like saying: "happy", "glad", "pleased", "in a good mood".
Thank you very much madam. You are the teacher every student would dream to have at school!
true! if all my teachers are like her, I'll be so pleased attend school everyday
Thank you very much madam you are alway on my maynd good teacher long leve
@@abdellahaaji5894 bro I understand your meaning but you can write long life
Pretty sure about that. Love that lady.
I couldn't agree more with your statement.
I'm so delighted with Madam Gill's classes. You're the best English teacher ever! My favourite English teacher! Cheers!!!
I am an English teacher too. Your lessons are so inspiring. Thanks for sharing them :)
Lourdes Lozano de la Mota
Hello
I am so delighted about your happy lessons
Do you know spanish? would you mind to help me ?
Dear Ms. Gill,
I've been listening to many English teachers, however, I'm still to meet one as good as you. Thank you so much for recording and sharing your knowledge with all of us in such a tactful and humble but inspiring manner. I loved the way you teach, I ,specifically, loved the ecstasy comments. I had a big smile all over my face when I heard the comments. The world needs more kind people such you who are able to give great moral advice in such a loving and inspiring fashion. I'm grateful for people like you.
Thank you very much for pouring your heart into this videos.
Kind regards, Stan.
your voice is sooooo sweet. looks like it is made up of honey 🍯 😄
I love a lot of things about you, Gill, the way you teach, you speak , you smile, you explain certain difficult words through contexts, and last but not least the way you write. Your hand writing is the clearest, the neatest, and the best that I have ever encountered.It's just like the one I found in lots of pics in various textbooks.
Gill, I am learning English, I am 60 years old and I attend your classes.
Thank you, I feel very hopeful of achieving it, I am fascinated with your teaching technique.
I'm delighted to have you here. The best teacher ever. Thank you.
I just want to say that you are wonderful, Gill! I feel a great deal of nostalgia when I watch your videos, being half English. Sometimes I really need to feel that bond with England and you really covey that certain warmth that I only remember experiancing in some English people. Other cultures exhibit another kind of warmth. Though the English one sits very close to my heart. I hope you take it as a compliment if you see my comment, because it is meant as one.
All the best
Ahhhh I loved her to bits!!!! I'm a foreigner and I'm trying to study for IELTS and TOEFL and this amazing lady has helped me!!! Thank you. :))))
Thanks so much, Ms.Gill. Love you and all your lessons. I find them really inspiring and useful. English is my second language and I haven't spoken English for over 2 years now. Luckily, I found your channel, all lessons are very handy and i can practice my listening skill as well as review all the grammar. Again, thanks so much!!!
When I listen your perfect English I feel "an happy bunny" and so I'm delighted to enjoy your lesson. I wish to you be always " over the moon". THANKS
*an happy bunny* wrong😂
@@sadiyaakter8536 😆
@@sadiyaakter8536 can you correct it,please
Muito bom ter vc nos ensinando... agradeço sinceramente. Por favor: continue!
Thank u so much for ur lesson , Gill!
I've studied English in a language school in Oxford so I can def get used to some words and phrases but still don't know some.
Thanks for ur marvelous lesson!!! U r the best !!!!!!!!!! Delighted to watch the next video!!
I’m glad to listen this lesson from you beautiful lady. Thank you a lot! 🙏
The way she entered the class with a little jump and said,” Hi, I'm Gill”
My heart just skipped a beat.
;uklvi
top of the many.🏠🏠
Thank you Gill! Appreciate your knowledge and the way you teach language!
she´s the best teacher ever... i´m so glad to see your classes every day!!! thanks, teacher
Simple and to the point as usual . Thanks for sharing and delighted to hear from you .
Great as usual. I really love your lessons! Thanks!
Thank you for your teaching program. It 's easy to listen and practice english.
Great lesson! I'm happy, glad and pleased for this useful.
Lovely teacher with a soft voice. I'm delighted watching your lessons Thank you and I wish you are always over the moon😊
-love here from Philippines ❤
Thanks Gill, you're a great teacher and a very charismatic lady !
thank you so much for your useful lesson, I hope to be over the moon in the near future. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
great teacher. and great video. thank you
Hi, Gill--you do an extraordinary job.! I´ve never experienced such a helpful English teacher like you all over my life.. With your clear pronaunciation and all your helpful body languague one can´t miss one only word!
I am glad to see another vocabulary video from You !
MR. mysterious
Tanks for every words by your best prononciation in English and I wish you many time bay the UA-cam
Thank you so much! Every student would love to have such a great teacher! :)
Excellent! Thank You!
This beautiful lady and Adam are my favorite teachers.
Gill! thank you for your lessons. I really like them and they are very helpful.Greetings from Colombia.
You explain in detail but getting to the point. Good job
Thanks for yours teaching, it's fantastic!
You're such a great teacher, Gill!... My friends and I have been profiting a great deal from your lessons... and your body language is just fantastic! 💟
This lesson was very useful to me again, thank you very much, love!!!. The topics you choose are really, really useful and your explanation is clear and you have got a soft voice too. It seems you are always in a good mood, thank you, Miss Gill!.
Thank you so much Gill!
I am glad to know this program. Thanks for teaching.
Thank you so much Mrs. Gill. You are a wonderful teacher, I really enjoyed your class!!!
I'm in love with Gill! And her sense of humor is extremly good :)
Thanks for your lessons and they are very contributive and useful.
Hi. I'm from Iran, thank you for your best way.
I'm elated to know you!
I am very excited when am listening u r classes...I am very glad to hear u r classes
I just love your lessons. ..you're so sweet. ..so pleasant. ..so nice to listen to your soft words...❤
yeah this lesson was ecstatic!
My dear teacher, you are the best. Eu sou brasileira, o seu vídeo é postado somente em inglês, e apesar de tudo você ensina tão bem que eu entendo tudo o que diz, então você é uma pessoa talhada para ensinar porque eu entender você mesmo não sabendo inglês. Agradecida pela postagem, thank you very much
Gloria Anaruma eres un buen maestra
You are very clear to explain!! Very useful to me. Thank you
Hi Gill! You're really really help me in my vocabulary, I adore your explications. Thanks a lot.
From Brazil.
Magnifica profesora y magnifico acento. Thanks a lot.
Madam Gill you're great! I'm a teacher in an italian primary school and I learn so much with you. You explain all clearly. Thank you very much for your lessons.
I'm very much happy with this lesson and you have a good teaching method.Thank you.
Thank you so much you are one of the most excellent teacher ever.
Thanks a lots teacher. The lessons are really helpful for me!!!
Your an amazing teacher. Thankyou so much for the help.
you're the best teacher ,thanks for your lessons !!
I'm delighted to see you on UA-cam 😍
Mr. Gasoline
Why do you written negative comments
@@kingafrica7797 sorry,it's not negative at al
I'm glad to hear from you, you are a good teacher
You are a fantastic theacher, thanks a lot!
stunning, bravo, thanks!!!!
Excellent lesson!
I like your lessons! Thank you!
Listening to your lessons ,on line, in the morning, as soon as I wake up and watching your expressions put me in a good mood.
With regard I say goodbye
I'am delighted to learn english with you Gill ! Thanks a million !
I appreciate your work ... Even at this age you are giving it your all ... Deliriously happy
Thank you, Gill, for your beautiful lessons.
Hi Gill, I think "walking on air" and "happy bunny" might be linked to skipping; you know when children (or sometimes, adults) are happy, they skip. When we skip, our feet are off the ground. The bunnies tend to leap, so their feet are off the ground too. I see a potential link there.
Muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos , te amo.
My best english teacher. I love you: thank you very much.
Thank you for all the lessons
thank you very much. A very appropriate lesson.
Hi, teacher. you are a lovely teacher. I love you so much. thank you teacher.
Thank you for this lesson xx
Thank you so much this is absolutely amazing.
This English, program is wonderful and the lady who explains is a very nice and sweet lady, really, thank you for shearing your knowledge and be patient and polite, to explain Avery part in a very diligent way, thanks again.
I am a Mexican person teaching The English language in Japan, and some times is quite difficult to be as nice and polite like you are...thank you and good bless you.
you are great. thanks.
Dear teacher,
I appreciate your courage and your pedagogy. Your lessons are easy to understand. Thank you so much.
thanks for such helpful lessons!
Very helpful material!
great video, i like the way you teach, thank you so much, greetings from Brazil.
I really like your teaching style, you say slowly enough that i can hear clearly and understanding. Thank you so much ❤️
you're such wonderful teacher I really love your lessons stay blessed
Much obliged. bless you
I'm pleased to come across your channel! Thank you, Gill!! :)
Hi Gill, thanks for this video, I like it and the way you softly speak. I'm taking the quiz on your website. Hi from Brazil.
Thank you so much your teachings have tought me a lot
we must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. we must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained
Nice set of words, and a really good explanation. Thank you!
Your accent and explanation is fantastic. Every class is a reason to feel thrilled.
Thank you for your lessons , they are very useful and educatinal ..
you are the best teacher! thanks!
Very good, thank you a lot!
Thank you Gill! You are amazing teacher!
Thank you very much!
thanks a lot 😃
Very helpful,thank you
Thank you so much for helping, you are a fantastic teacher and so lovely and wonderful it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you again and a lot, have a great time.
Thank you very much !!!!
You've clear voice and you're perfect accent that for all my best teacher
I recognized the correct pronunciation of the word" IELTS " from this lesson for the first time! Thank you so much! December 21,2018.
Hello, Gill.
Even a beginner like me can understand your English easily. I'm happy to take your course. I'll study many your videos.
Thank you very much.
She's so sweet. Love her lol. It makes me feel like I'd like to have a cup of tea with her :P. Cheers from Argentina!