Lesson 07 – Expressing Interest and Feelings Naturally

Exercise 1

Vocabulary

like (verb)

/laɪk/ – to enjoy or feel positive about someone or something.

I really like spending time with you.

▸ Do you like Italian food?
▸ It’s easy to like someone who makes you laugh.

enjoy (verb)

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ – to take pleasure in something you do or experience.

I enjoy our talks.

▸ She enjoys trying new restaurants.
▸ People enjoy being around someone who listens.

feel (verb)

/fiːl/ – to experience an emotion or physical state.

I feel comfortable when I’m with you.

▸ How do you feel about meeting again?
▸ Sometimes you just feel a good connection.

comfortable (adjective)

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ – relaxed and at ease, not nervous.

You make me feel comfortable.

▸ It’s important to be comfortable during a date.

curious (adjective)

/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/ – interested in learning or knowing more.

I’m curious about your hobbies.

▸ He’s curious to know what kind of music she likes.

appreciate (verb)

/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ – to value or recognize someone’s effort or qualities.

I really appreciate your honesty.

▸ People appreciate when you pay attention.

Exercise 2

Useful Expressions

I really enjoy talking with you.
You make me feel very comfortable.
I like how honest you are.
I’m curious to know more about you.
I feel we have a lot in common.
That’s really sweet of you to say.
I appreciate the way you think.
It’s nice when a conversation feels this natural.

Exercise 3

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

I’m glad we decided to meet tonight.

Me too. I really enjoy our talks — they never feel forced.

That’s nice of you to say. I like how easy you are to talk to.

Thanks. You make me feel comfortable, which isn’t always the case on a first date.

I get that. I’m curious though, what kind of people do you usually get along with?

Mostly people who are open-minded and kind. I’m attracted to calm energy, not drama.

Same here. I really appreciate that you’re direct but respectful.

That’s the goal — honest, not heavy.

Exactly. I feel like that’s rare these days.

Then let’s keep it simple and real, right?

Exercise 4

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.

Two people are ending a dinner and sharing their feelings about the evening.

I had a really nice time tonight. It felt easy to talk with you.

Same here. I really (1) our conversation, it didn’t feel forced at all.

Thanks, that means a lot. I (2) the way you listen and react.

You make me (3) comfortable, and that doesn’t happen often.

That’s good to hear. I’m (4) to know more about your travels next time.

Sure, I love sharing stories. I’m always (5) about other cultures too.

I think I’m really (6) to people who stay positive and kind.

I like that. You have a calm energy that I really (7) .

Thank you. Let’s do this again soon — I (8) it’ll be just as easy next time.

Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 8

Answer Pool (Questions 1-8)

believe interested comfortable curious enjoy feel attracted appreciate

Exercise 5

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

You’ve just finished a date.
Express your feelings naturally — what you liked, how you felt, and if you’d like to meet again.
Your teacher will play the other person.
Use polite expressions and at least three words from the vocabulary list.

Exercise 6

Discussion

What’s the best way to show interest without being too direct?
How can you tell when someone feels comfortable around you?
Do you think it’s okay to express feelings on a first date?
How do you respond when someone says they like you?
What qualities make you feel attracted to someone?
Why is honesty important when talking about feelings?
How do cultural differences affect how people express emotions?

Correction – Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks

(1) → enjoy
(2) → appreciate
(3) → feel
(4) → interested
(5) → curious
(6) → attracted
(7) → comfortable
(8) → believe