British English · B2 · Unit 22
Mixed feelings
Mixed feelings
By the end you can
- Describe mixed feelings
- Show sympathy and support
- Understand an emotional text
Words and phrases
| British English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I've got mixed feelings about | I feel both good and bad about | I've got mixed feelings about moving out. |
| part of me | some of my feelings | Part of me misses him. |
| that must be really hard | I understand it's very difficult for you | Oh, that must be really hard. |
| I'm here for you | you can count on me | I'm here for you, whatever you need. |
| get over | recover from (a breakup, a loss) | It takes time to get over someone. |
| it's completely normal to feel | everyone feels this | It's completely normal to feel angry. |
| bittersweet | happy and sad at the same time | Leaving was bittersweet. |
| relieved | happy because something bad has ended | I'm sad, but I'm also relieved it's over. |
| heartbroken | extremely sad (after a loss) | She was heartbroken when he left. |
| lift your spirits | make you feel happier | Let's go out, it'll lift your spirits. |
| resentment | a bitter feeling about something unfair | There was a lot of resentment between the sisters. |
| make up | become friends again after an argument | Did you two ever make up? |
Then talk it through
Comforting a friend after a breakup. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.