Modul 5: Language functions: VII. EXPRESSING EMOTION

What do you say in these situations?

1. Your secretary has brought you a cup of coffee.

Thank you, that is nice of you.
Oh, lovely. I was about to go and get a coffee!

2. Your friend lends you five pounds, so you can take a taxi to get home late at night.

Are you sure? That would be really helpful.
Amazing! I don’t have any change on me. Thank you.

3. The shop assistant runs after you and gives you ten pounds that you have left behind at the cash desk.

Oh, thank you! I completely forgot about that.
I can’t believe I left that. Thank you so much.

4. Your friend has just passed her driving test.

Well done, that’s incredible. You’ll have to take me out!
That’s great news! We should celebrate.

5. Your neighbour has had twins.

Congratulations. You must be thrilled!
Amazing! Two for the price of one!

6. A colleague of yours has been promoted.

Well done. I hope I still see you in the office.
That’s great news. What is the position?

7. a colleague of yours has just been dismissed.

Sorry to hear that. Do you know what you will do?
Oh no, that’s awful. I’m sorry to see you go.

8. Your mum finds her purse has been stolen.

I’m sorry, it’s horrible when that happens.
Oh no. Where were you when it was stolen?

9. You were going to have a party with your best friends, but they call you to say they have the flu.

That’s not good. I hope you are ok. We can  reschedule for when you feel better.
Sorry to hear that. Get well soon.

10. Your father says you will find many friends at your new school, but you feel it’s not going to be the case.

I don’t think I’ll be able to make new friends.
I’m worried no one will want to hang out with me.

11. Your friend thinks you have revised just enough for the test, but you are doubtful.

I can’t believe the test is now. I haven’t studied enough.
I don’t think I’m going to pass this exam.

12. Your teacher encourages you to go on to university,  but you feel you are not good enough.

I’m worried that I’m not good enough for university.
Are you sure I have what it takes to make it through university?

13. You have just finished your dinner in a restaurant and discover you have no cash on you. The waiter reassures you that they accept cards as well.

That’s good because I didn’t bring my cash!
Oh lovely. I’ll pay by card then, please.

14. You have been shopping with a friend. Your car has been parked in a parking space for over three hours, so you are worried you may have got a parking ticket. However, you are lucky: there’s no ticket.

I can’t believe I didn’t get a ticket. We have been gone for ages!
Amazing! I thought I’d get a ticket.

15. Your neighbour’s drill that you have borrowed stopped working. You take it back to him, and he says it’s something that often happens.

That’s good. I thought I had broken it!
Oh no. Why don’t you buy a new one?