Feelings — Unit 8, Beginner English
Positive and negative feelings, prepositions, verbs (smile, laugh, cry), and expressions like cheer up and calm down.
Reading: A Bad Day
I had a bad day yesterday. I woke up late because my alarm didn't ring. I felt nervous because I had an important exam. I couldn't find my shoes. I was worried about being late. I ran to the bus stop, but the bus was already gone. I felt angry. I waited for the next bus. It was very crowded. I got to school late. The exam was already starting. I felt very upset. After the exam, I talked to my best friend. She listened to my problems. I felt better. I was grateful for her kindness. She helped me feel calm again.
In the afternoon things got worse. I was very hungry, because I didn't have breakfast. I opened my bag and my water bottle was open. My books were wet. I wanted to cry, but I didn't. I was embarrassed because everybody looked at me.
In the last lesson, the teacher asked me a question. I was nervous and my hands were shaking. I didn't know the answer. Some students laughed. I blushed and I felt very small.
After school, I walked home slowly. I was tired and I was in a bad mood. My mother saw my face and said, "What's the matter?" I told her everything.
She said, "Don't worry. Everybody has a bad day. Tomorrow will be better." She made me a hot drink. I calmed down and I smiled.
Today I feel much better. My exam result was good. I was surprised and very happy.
Vocabulary from this unit
| Feeling | Meaning |
|---|---|
| happy | feeling good and pleased |
| excited | very happy about something coming |
| surprised | not expecting something |
| in love | having strong feelings for someone |
| Feeling | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sad | not happy, feeling down |
| angry | very unhappy about something |
| scared | feeling fear (SYN frightened) |
| lonely | alone and unhappy about it |
| Feeling | P/N | When you feel this… | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| worried | N | you think something bad might happen | She's worried about her exam. |
| nervous | N | anxious before a new or difficult event | I'm nervous before my interview. |
| embarrassed | N | uncomfortable after doing something silly | He was embarrassed when he fell over. |
| bored | N | nothing interesting is happening | She's bored — there's nothing to do. |
| tired | N | you need to rest or sleep | I'm very tired. I worked all day. |
| upset | N | unhappy because of something that happened | She was upset about the bad news. |
| hungry | N | you need food | I'm hungry — I haven't eaten yet! |
| thirsty | N | you need water | Can I have some water? I'm thirsty. |
4 more vocabulary sections in the full unit.
This is the free sample from this unit. The full unit adds 1 more reading passage, comprehension questions with an answer key, the listening exercises, flashcards for the vocabulary above, and a speaking task — with your progress tracked so the next unit unlocks when you are ready for it.
Common questions
What level is this unit?
Beginner — roughly CEFR A0–A1. If you are not sure of your level, the course places you with a short diagnostic before you start rather than making you guess.
Do I need to pay to use this?
The reading passage and vocabulary on this page are free to read. The rest of the unit — the remaining passages, the exercises, the listening, the answer key and the progress tracking — is part of the paid General English course.
Is this British or American English?
British English spelling and vocabulary, which is what most learners in Azerbaijan are taught and what IELTS expects, though both are accepted in the exam.