7 Emotional & Mental English Verbs to Speak with Confidence

Welcome to English journey: Start speaking with confidence. In this lesson, we explore emotional & mental wellness verbs. They are powerful words and help us say how we feel, ask for help, and support others. Let’s learn them together—step by step.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Verbs

To learn more on verbs visit also the article “8 Verbs for Expressing Everyday Life in English.”

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Lesson One—THINK

What does “think” mean?

Think means:

• To use your mind to consider, imagine, or decide
• To reflect, plan, or form ideas

Structure

Subject + think/thinks + about + noun or clause

✅ Use think with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use thinks with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I think about my future after school.
• He thinks about planting maize.
• We think before we answer in class.
• She thinks about her children’s health.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “think” or “thinks”:

1. I ___ about my homework.
2. She ___ before she speaks.
3. We ___ about our plans.
4. He ___ about his farm.
5. They ___ before making decisions.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words:  Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use think for ideas, decisions, and feelings
• Use thinks with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she think before speaking?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t think about school.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I think about my family.”
“She thinks before she speaks.”
“Do you think about your future?”
“We think before we answer.”
“He doesn’t think about that.”

 “Think”, is a powerful verb for expressing ideas, decisions, feelings, and reflection. It’s especially useful for you if you want to talk about opinions, problem-solving, and emotional awareness in everyday life. So think is an important emotional & mental wellness verb.

See also themed expressions to talk about your everyday life in English.

Mental Wellness Verbs: Lesson Two — FOCUS

What does “focus” mean?

Focus means:

• To give full attention to something
• To concentrate your mind on a task, idea, or feeling

Structure

Subject + focus/focuses + on + noun or activity

✅ Use focus with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use focuses with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -es for third person singular

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I focus on my studies before exams.
• He focuses on planting maize in October.
• We focus during morning assembly.
• She focuses on her sewing work.

️Practice

Fill in the blanks with “focus” or “focuses”:

1. I ___ on my homework after school.
2. She ___ on her cooking.
3. We ___ during class.
4. He ___ on his farm work.
5. They ___ on the teacher’s instructions.

Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use focus for attention and mental clarity
• Use focuses with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she focus in class?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t focus well.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I focus on my homework.”
“She focuses on her goals.”
“Do you focus in class?”
“We focus during prayer.”
“He doesn’t focus when he’s tired.”

 “Focus” is a powerful emotional and cognitive wellness verb that helps you express attention, concentration, and mental clarity. It’s especially useful for you to stay present during school, chores, or prayer. Note: practical English practices are essentially crucial to build confidence in the language.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Lesson Three —SMILE

What does “smile” mean?

Smile means:

• To make a happy expression with your mouth
• To show joy, kindness, or friendliness

Structure

Subject + smile/smiles + reason or time

✅ Use smile with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use smiles with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I smile when I see my grandmother.
• The baby smiles after taking the milk.
• We smile when we sing at church.
• She smiles at her students every morning.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “smile” or “smiles”:

1. I ___ when I feel happy.
2. She ___ at her children.
3. We ___ during the celebration.
4. He ___ after school.
5. They ___ when they play together.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use smile for joy, kindness, and connection
• Use smiles with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she smile often?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t smile much.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly to practice this important emotional & mental wellness verb:

“I smile when I’m happy.”
“She smiles at her baby.”
“Do you smile every day?”
“We smile during prayer.”
“He doesn’t smile when he’s tired.”

 “Smile”, makes part of the warm and expressive verbs. It’s brings emotional wellness, connection, and joy into everyday language. It’s perfect for practicing how to express feelings and kindness in simple English. Talk about expressing feelings, see also small but powerful words that help us express ability, possibility, permission, and more

Emotional & Mental Wellness Verbs: Lesson Four — TALK

What does “talk” mean?

Talk means:

• To use words to communicate with someone
• To speak and share ideas, feelings, or information

Structure

Subject + talk/talks + to/with + person or about + topic

✅ Use talk with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use talks with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I talk to my grandmother in the evening.
• He talks with his friend at the market.
• We talk about our dreams after church.
• She talks to her children before school.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “talk” or “talks”:

1. I ___ to my friend every day.
2. She ___ with her mother.
3. We ___ about our homework.
4. He ___ to the teacher.
5. They ___ after the football match.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use talk for speaking and sharing
• Use talks with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she talk to her teacher?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t talk much.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I talk to my teacher every day.”
“She talks with her friend.”
“Do you talk about your dreams?”
“We talk after school.”
“He doesn’t talk when he’s tired.”

 “Talk”, is a social and emotional wellness verb that helps you express communication, connection, and sharing. It’s especially relevant to talk with family, friends, teachers, and community members every day. Talk in English to build confidence. See our tips on how to do this right.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Lesson Five ­— SHARE

What does “share” mean?

Share means:

• To give part of something to others
• To use or enjoy something together
• To express thoughts or feelings with someone

Structure

Subject + share/shares + object or idea + with + person

✅ Use share with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use shares with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words:  Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I share my phone number with my classmates
• He shares his ideas with his parents.
• We share water from the pump.
• She shares her feelings with her friend.

To know how to read your phone number to share with friends, visit our article: “English Numbers for Beginners: Words and Digits”

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “share” or “shares”:

1. I ___ my lunch with my friend.
2. She ___ her story with the teacher.
3. We ___ ideas during group work.
4. He ___ his mat with his cousin.
5. They ___ their joy after the celebration.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use share for giving, expressing, and connecting
• Use shares with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she share her story?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t share his feelings.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I share my feelings with my friend.”
“She shares her story with the teacher.”
“Do you share your ideas?”
“We share water from the pump.”
“He doesn’t share his feelings.”

 “Share”, is a beautiful emotional and social wellness verb that encourages kindness, connection, and community. It’s especially meaningful for sharing things like food, ideas, feelings, and responsibilities in everyday life.

Visit also “Top 11 Essential English Verbs” to learn more about verbs.

Mental Wellness Verbs: Lesson Six — LISTEN

What does “listen” mean?

Listen means:

• To pay attention to sounds or words
• To hear with focus and care

Structure

Subject + listen/listens + to + person or sound

✅ Use listen with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use listens with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I listen to my grandmother’s stories.
• He listens to the radio in the morning.
• We listen to the teacher during class.
• She listens to birds in the yard.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “listen” or “listens”:

1. I ___ to my teacher.
2. She ___ to music every day.
3. We ___ during morning assembly.
4. He ___ to the radio.
5. They ___ to instructions before cleaning.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use listen for focused hearing and attention
• Use listens with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she listen in class?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t listen well.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I listen to my teacher.”
“She listens to music.”
“Do you listen during prayer?”
“We listen to instructions.”
“He doesn’t listen when he’s tired.”

 “Listen”, is a key emotional and social wellness verb that helps you express attention, respect, and connection. It’s especially useful for you in school, family, and community settings where listening builds trust and understanding.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Lesson 8 — LEARN

What does “learn” mean?

Learn means:

• To get new knowledge or skills
• To understand something through study or experience

Structure

Subject + learn/learns + object or topic

✅ Use learn with “I, you, we, they”
✅ Use learns with “he, she, it”
✅ Add -s for third person singular

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Examples in Context

Mozambican Context

• I learn English at school in Gurúè.
• He learns farming from his father.
• We learn songs at church.
• She learns to cook matapa with her aunt.

Practice

Fill in the blanks with “learn” or “learns”:

1. I ___ English every day.
2. She ___ how to sew capulanas.
3. We ___ together in class.
4. He ___ from his older brother.
5. They ___ new things at school.

Emotional & Mental Wellness Words: Affirmative / Negative / Question

Quick Tips

• Use learn for gaining knowledge or skills
• Use learns with “he, she, it”
• Use Do/Does to ask questions: “Does she learn English?”
• Use don’t/doesn’t to say no: “He doesn’t learn easily.”

Audio Prompt Ideas

Record or read aloud slowly:

“I learn English at school.”
“She learns how to cook delicious vegetable meal.”
“Do you learn quickly?”
“We learn together in class.”
“He doesn’t learn well when he’s tired.”

 Like many other verbs described above, “learn”, is another powerful wellness and growth verb that supports education, curiosity, and self-improvement. It’s especially meaningful for you to talk about gaining knowledge at school, home, or in the community.

To learn more verbs under “Everyday life & wellness” see also English verbs Set One and Set Two.

Final Tip

Act out each mental wellness verb. Smiling, pretending to cry, or relaxing helps connect emotion to language.

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