📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Elementary (A2), week 1
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| happy | feeling good | I'm so happy you came! |
| excited | very happy about something in the future | The kids are excited about the holidays. |
| worried | thinking about problems | I'm worried about my exam. |
| nervous | a bit scared before something | I always get nervous before interviews. |
| upset | unhappy because something bad happened | She was upset about the news. |
| lonely | sad because you're alone | I felt lonely when I first arrived. |
| homesick | missing your home country | I get homesick at Christmas. |
| proud | happy about something you or others did | I'm proud of my son. |
| relieved | happy that a worry is over | I was relieved when I passed. |
| bored | not interested; nothing to do | The kids are bored. |
| tired | needing rest | I'm tired after work. |
| angry | very unhappy with someone | He was angry about the bill. |
| embarrassed | feeling silly in front of others | I was embarrassed when I forgot her name. |
| grateful | thankful | I'm grateful for your help. |
| confident | sure of yourself | She feels confident speaking English now. |
| stressed | feeling too much pressure | I'm really stressed this week. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for feelings and emotions?
Start with these 16 words, including happy, excited, worried, nervous. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Elementary (A2) words, from week 1 of the free Complete English Course.