Expressing feelings

Ways of talking how about how we feel

We can talk about how we feel in three different ways:

1. by using a verb (e.g. annoy)

People who eat in the cinema really annoy me.

2. by using na -ing adjective (e.g. annoying)

People who eat in the cinema are really annoying.

3. by using na -ed adjective (e.g.annoyed)

I get really annoyed when people eat in the cinema

It really infuriates me when people drive close behind me.

I get very frustrated when something goes wrong with my internet connection and I don’t know how to fix it.

It’s so embarrassing when I can’t remember someone’s name, but they can remembre mine.

I used to love shopping in the sales, but now I find it exhausting. After an hour, I just want to go home.

I’m often disappointed with my birthday presents. My expectations are obviously too high!

It amazes me that some people still don't do their banking online.

I find speaking in public absolutely terrifying. I hate doing it.

I’ve often been inspired by reading about how some successful people have overcome difficulties.

I never find instructions for eletronic devices helpful – in fact, usually they just confuse me.

When I travel, I’m always thrilled if I manage to communicate something in a foreign language.

A few -ed adjectives describing feelings don’t have an -ing form, e.g. impressed – impressive NOT impressing.

We are extremely impressed by your CV. Your CV is extremely impressive.

I get very stressed at work. My job is very stressful.

I was really scared during the film. The ending was especially scary.

I was delighted to meet Jane. She really is a delightful person.

I was really offended by what you said. What you said was really offensive.