Feelings

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about feelings. Students begin the class by reading four situations and discussing how they would feel in each. Next, target language (petrified, livid, dejected, invigorated, indifferent, suspicious) is introduced using photographs of people. Students then match the new vocabulary to a more basic definition. Students then drill the pronunciation and form of the target language. Next, students discuss what makes them feel of each the new words with a partner. After that, students match the target language to a basic synonym e.g. livid - angry. A reading article about the Buy Nothing movement, emphasis on the feeling of indifference, is introduced using pictures. Students then read the article and discuss the ideas in the text. Finally, students end the class by discussing the last time they felt each of the newly-learned emotions.