The language core - expressive ability, expressing one's feelings and thoughts
Expressive ability has always been one of the key aspects of language learning, whether in a work setting, business meetings, or everyday communication. The ability to convey your emotions accurately to others can enhance the effectiveness of your communication and help others better understand you. This article will introduce some practical English vocabulary and phrases to assist you in expressing emotions and thoughts more effectively.
- Overwhelmed(v.)（強烈的感情使不知所措） - The unexpected news of her promotion overwhelmed her with joy and excitement.（她意外得知晉升的消息讓她激動得不知所措，充滿了喜悅和興奮。）
- Anxious(adj.)（焦慮） - I'm anxious about the exam results.（我對考試結果感到焦慮。）
- Disappointed(adj.)（失望） - They were disappointed with the game's cancellation.（比賽取消讓他們感到失望。）
- Frustrated(adj.)（沮喪） - I'm frustrated with the slow progress.（進展緩慢讓我感到沮喪。）
- Ecstatic(adj.)（狂喜的、欣喜若狂的） -She was ecstatic when she received the news that she had won the lottery.（當她收到中彩卷的消息時他感到欣喜若狂。）
- Gloomy(adj.)（憂鬱;愁悶;沮喪） -The gloomy weather cast a shadow over their picnic plans, making everyone feel a bit down.（陰沈、憂鬱的天氣讓他們的野餐計畫泡湯，讓每個人都感到有些沮喪）
- Melancholy(adj.)（憂鬱的） -Depression can profoundly impact one's daily life, making even simple tasks feel overwhelmingly difficult.（當太陽在荒蕪的沙灘上落下，一股哀愁之情湧上心頭，喚起了更快樂時光的回憶。）
- Diligent(adj.)（勤奮的） - Her diligent work ethic and commitment to excellence were evident in every project she undertook.（她在每個專案中所展現的勤奮職業操守和對卓越的承諾是顯而易見的。）
- Enthusiastic(adj.)（熱情的） -He was so enthusiastic about the project that his excitement was contagious, inspiring the whole team.（他對這個專案的熱情是如此激動人心，讓他的興奮感染了整個團隊，激發了大家的熱情。）
- Embarrassed(adj.)（熱心的）-She turned bright red and stuttered, feeling incredibly embarrassed when she realized she had walked into the wrong room.（當她意識到自己走錯房間時，她感到非常尷尬，滿臉通紅。）
Of course, besides vocabulary, sentence structures for expressing emotions are equally important. Here are some commonly used English sentence patterns for expressing personal feelings:
- I feel like...（我感覺像是...） - I feel like I've accomplished something today.（我感覺今天我有所成就。）
- It makes me feel...（這讓我感覺...） - This weather makes me feel gloomy.（這種天氣讓我感到陰沉。）
- I can't help but feel...（我不禁感到...） - I can't help but feel excited about the trip.（我不禁對這次旅行感到興奮。）
- I'm filled with...（我充滿了...） - I'm filled with gratitude for your help.（我對你的幫助充滿了感激。）
Finally, when we want to share our thoughts, the following phrases can help us express ourselves clearly:
- In my opinion...（依我看...） - In my opinion, we should take a different approach.（依我看，我們應該採取不同的方法。）
- I believe that...（我相信...） - I believe that everyone deserves a second chance.（我相信每個人都應該得到第二次機會。）
- It seems to me that...（在我看來...） - It seems to me that we're moving in the right direction.（在我看來，我們正在朝著正確的方向前進。）
- From my perspective...（從我的角度...） - From my perspective, communication is the key to success.（從我的角度來看，溝通是成功的關鍵。）
Mastering these vocabulary and sentence structures will allow you to express your emotions and thoughts more fluently and confidently in an English-speaking environment. The English courses offered by Berlitz Taiwan can help you achieve this goal, enabling you to apply what you've learned to both work and daily life. Regardless of your current English level, our professional instructors will tailor the courses to suit your needs, ensuring you can express yourself clearly in any situation. Contact us now and start your journey of learning English!