How to Express Your Feelings in English | B1–B2 Speaking Practice

Learn how to express your feelings in English when 'I'm fine' isn't the whole answer. Practise talking about mixed feelings in a natural B1–B2 English conversation with Daniel and Maya. This English speaking lesson helps you explain what you feel, why you feel it, and how two different feelings can both be true. Listen to examples, compare useful phrases, and try three 15-second speaking activities. Pause for longer whenever you need it. IN THIS LESSON • Give a feeling and its reason: 'I'm disappointed. I really wanted to go.' • Explain two sides of a reaction with 'part of me'. • Use 'looking forward to' with the -ing form. • Compare 'happy for you' and 'happy with the result'. • Clarify a misunderstanding and describe feelings that change over time. CHAPTERS 00:00 When 'I'm fine' isn't the whole answer 01:12 Express a feeling and give the reason 01:48 Looking forward to + -ing 02:41 Speaking practice: explain both feelings 03:52 What 'part of me' means 05:10 Choose accurate words for your feelings 05:44 Happy for someone, sad for yourself 06:19 Happy for vs happy with 07:57 Clarify what you really mean 09:00 When 'I'm fine' is enough 09:34 Mixed feelings vs changing feelings 10:53 Speaking practice: your own example 12:08 Express your feelings in your own words YOUR TURN Invent a situation with two sides. In one or two sentences, explain both feelings and what caused them. Personal details are optional. The Private Lesson · Third Seat English · EP07 English conversation and speaking practice for intermediate B1–B2 learners. AI-generated characters, voices and imagery are used in this lesson. #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishVocabulary