Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar. #054 Expressing Moods and Feelings in English- Stop using the word VERY!
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Jul 18, 2018 This podcast episode covers expressing moods in English, avoiding the word 'very', and learning different words and expressions for various moods. They also discuss a story about a man who won the lottery and a mini-story about going to a mall.
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Choose Precise Mood Vocabulary
- A small set of precise mood words covers most everyday emotional expression needs.
- Learning stronger synonyms (e.g., devastated, elated) yields clearer, richer speech than adding "very".
Avoid Using "Very" For Emphasis
- Avoid overusing the word "very" to add emphasis in English.
- Replace "very + adjective" with a stronger adjective to convey intensity more precisely.
Use Graded Anger Words
- Replace generic anger descriptions with graded words: upset, annoyed, mad, furious.
- Use the level-specific word that matches the situation rather than relying on "very" plus a basic adjective.