B1 · Intermediate
Expressing Feelings Precisely
Explain feelings and reactions with more precise words, including their intensity, triggers and changes over time.
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- Words & phrases
- 74
- Lessons
- 2
- Conversations
- 1
- Readings
- 1
A preview of what you’ll master
Words you’ll make your own.
Explore every meaning in this unit. Learn how to say it in Danish when you start.
- frustrated
- grateful
- relieved
- vulnerable
- moved
- ashamed
- guilty
- hopeful
- discouraged
- furious
- optimistic
- pessimistic
- dissatisfied
- content
- dejected
- overwhelmed
- insecure
- envious
- a joy
- grief
- anxiety
- a relief
- compassion
- a mood
- to regret
- to be annoyed with oneself
- to reassure
- to amaze
- to amuse
- to arouse
- to bewilder
- to cling
- to despise
- to disapprove
- to excite
- to exclaim
- to grieve
- to embrace
- overjoyed
- glum
- nostalgic
- terrified
- dreading
- apprehensive
- amazed
- horrified
- crushed
- devastated
- humiliated
- outraged
- resigned; giving up
- cranky
- delighted
- fond of; glad of
- able to
- hasty
- frustrating
- petrified
- mortified
- unpleasant
- romantic
- mysterious
- intelligent
- frank
- sleepless
- thrilled
- quick-tempered, irascible
- sulky; sulking
- heartbroken
- emotional
- self-assured, self-confident
- helpless
- irrevocable
- heartbreaking
Danish words, pronunciation, and practice are waiting inside your learning account.
Understand the why
Your lessons, step by step.
- Lesson 1
Nuances of Emotion
- Lesson 2
Feelings After a Hard Week
Where this unit fits
Courses with this unit.

Intermediate · Part 1
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
21 Units · about 21.5 h

Relationships and Community
Talk about relationships and feelings with nuance, share and defend your opinions and take part in community life.
7 Units · about 6.5 h

Culture and Current Affairs
Follow the news, talk about books, TV and the arts, and share your reactions and opinions with confidence.
7 Units · about 6.5 h
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