Welcome to our lesson on 50 emotional expressions for B2 level English learners. These authentic phrases will help you express your feelings naturally, just like native speakers do. We'll explore expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, and fear. Let's begin this emotional journey together!
Let's start with happy expressions! When you're over the moon, you're extremely happy about something. On cloud nine means you're in a state of perfect happiness. If you're thrilled to bits, you're very excited. When you're in high spirits, you feel cheerful and lively. These phrases make your English sound natural and expressive.
Now let's explore sad expressions. When you're feeling down, you're experiencing sadness. Down in the dumps means you're very discouraged. If you're heartbroken, you feel extreme emotional pain. Gutted means you're extremely disappointed. My heart sank describes that sudden feeling when something goes wrong. These expressions help you communicate your feelings authentically.
Let's look at angry expressions. When you see red, you become extremely angry. Hit the roof means you're furious about something. If you're fuming, you're visibly angry. Boiling mad describes intense anger. When something gets on your nerves, it irritates you. Fed up means you're tired of dealing with something annoying. These expressions help you express frustration naturally.
Finally, let's explore surprise and fear expressions. When you're taken aback, something has surprised or shocked you. Stunned means you're so surprised you can't think clearly. If something blew your mind, it was extremely impressive or surprising. Butterflies in your stomach describes that nervous feeling before an important event. These 50 expressions will help you communicate emotions like a native speaker. Practice using them in conversations!