Emotions in English.
12 everyday emotions words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.
About these emotions words
These 12 words cover emotions in everyday English, from happy and sad to content. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in. You will hear many of them in real conversations too: see the at the doctor phrasebook pages.
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Questions
What are the most common English words for emotions?
This page lists 12 everyday emotions words in English: happy, sad, angry, tired, scared, surprised, nervous, calm, excited, bored, sick, content. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.
How can I learn emotions vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.
Is this British or American English?
The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.