5 Minute English Talk

Explain Your Feelings Naturally in English

Episode Notes

Do you answer "I'm fine" and then run out of things to say? In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Chris and Jane show you how to explain your feelings naturally in English so your conversations feel more honest and more real.

You'll learn a simple three-step recipe: name the feeling, give the reason, and say how it affects you.

Key sentences you'll learn today:

• I'm feeling a bit nervous.
• I'm really excited about the weekend.
• I'm kind of tired. / I'm pretty stressed out.
• I have mixed feelings about moving to a new city.
• Part of me is excited, but another part of me is scared.
• I'm a bit nervous because I have a job interview tomorrow.
• It's just that I've had a lot on my mind lately.
• I'm not sure how to explain it, but I just feel a little off today.
• I can't stop thinking about it.
• I've been having trouble sleeping.
• I can't stop smiling today.

You'll also learn four kind replies to use when a friend shares their feelings:

• That sounds really tough.
• I can imagine how you feel.
• I'm so happy for you!
• Do you want to talk about it?

Plus, you'll hear a natural example conversation, a quick review, and a one-minute speaking challenge to practice on your own.

Speaking challenge: Think about how you feel right now, or how you felt at an important moment this week. Start with "To be honest, I'm feeling..." or "I have mixed feelings about..." Then tell us what the feeling is, why you feel that way, and how it is affecting you.

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