Expressions for Confidence in English (Part 1)

Welcome to Expressions for Confidence in English: (Part 1) – Social Situations! This article gathers lessons that help you express yourself clearly and confidently in social situations. Go through them one by one, or jump directly to the topic you need most.

1.      Using “There is going to be / there are going to be”

Learn how to talk about future events.

Examples:

• There is going to be a party.
• There is going to be a meeting.
• There are going to be many people.
• There are going to be changes.

English speaking Practice:

Write 2 sentences using this structure.

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “There is going to be a concert”
2.  “There are going to be a concert”
3. ✅ “There is going to be a concert”

2.       Talking about Your Feelings with “I’m feeling…” to Practice English Speaking

Here is a clear English speaking practice example for expressing emotions with simple English sentences:

• I’m feeling happy today.
• I’m feeling well after resting.

Note: Depending on the context, we can say: “I’m feeling good” or “I’m feeling well”

“I’m feeling good”

• Meaning: You feel happy, positive, or in a good mood.
• Usage: More about emotions and general state of mind.
• Example:
  • “I’m feeling good after that workout.” → You feel energized and happy.

“I’m feeling well”

• Meaning: You feel healthy, not sick, and physically fine.
• Usage: More about physical health or condition.
• Example:
  • “I wasn’t well yesterday, but today I’m feeling well.” → You’re healthy again.

Practice:

Write 2 sentences using “I’m feeling good” and 2 using “I’m feeling well”.

Mini‑Quiz:

As an English speaking practice, choose the correct sentences based on these two situations:

Situation 1: “You’re optimistic or confident about your exam results”

1. “I’m feeling good”
2. “I’m feeling well”
3. ✅ “I’m feeling good”

Situation 2: “Your body is okay, you can go back to work.  

1. “I’m feeling good”
2. “I’m feeling well
3.   ✅ “I’m feeling well”                                                                                                       

3.  English Speaking Practice: Using “I think…” to Share Opinions

Examples:

• I think English is important.
• I think this movie is good.

English speaking Practice:

Write 2 sentences starting with I think…

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “I think that’s true”
2.  “I think that true”   
3. ✅ “I think that’s true”

4.  Talking about Your Past with “When I was…” to Practice English Speaking

How to describe past experiences with “When I was”?

Take a look:

• When I was a child, I lived in the countryside.
• When I was young, I played football.
• When I was 10, I learned to swim.

English Speaking Practice:

Write 2 sentences using when I was…

Mini‑Quiz:

Choose the correct sentence:

1. “When I was 5, I start school”
2. “When I was 5, I started school”
3. ✅ “When I was 5, I started school”

5.  Using “Do you want to…?” for Practicing English Speaking

Daily English practice sentences for inviting someone to do something.

Examples:

• Do you want to go out
• Do you want to study together
• Do you want to watch a movie
• Do you want to eat lunch

Practice:

Write 2 invitations using Do you want to…?

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “Do you want to eat”
2.  “Do you wants to eat”    
3. ✅ “Do you want to eat”

6.  Talking About Your Job Responsibilities for English Speaking Practice

Practice daily English sentences based on vocabulary for work tasks.

Examples:

• I answer emails.
• I help customers.
• I prepare reports.
• I work with a team.
• I manage projects.

Practice:

Write 2 sentences about your job responsibilities.

Mini‑Quiz:

Choose the correct sentence:

1. “I prepares reports”
2.  “I prepare reports”
3. ✅ “I prepare reports”

7.  Using “There will be…” for Future Events

Daily English sentences for practicing future situations

Check these English speaking practice examples:

• There will be a meeting tomorrow.
• There will be a party next week.
• There will be many people.
• There will be changes soon.

Practice:

Write 2 sentences using there will be…

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “There will be a problem”
2.  “There will be problem”                                      
3. ✅ “There will be a problem”

8. English speaking Practice: Using“How far…?”

Learn how to use “how far…”, on this mini lesson under the article: Expressions for Confidence in English (Part 1). Use it to ask about distance.

Examples:

• How far is the school
• How far is your house
• How far is the bus stop
• It is 2 kilometers away.

Practice:

Write 2 questions using How far…?

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “How far it is”
2.  “How far is it”
3. ✅ “How far is it”

9. English Speaking Practice: Talking About Your Daily Challenges

This part of Expressions for confidence in English part 1, you learn vocabulary for common problems. This help you practice English speaking sentences.

Examples:

• I’m always busy.
• I don’t have enough time.
• I forget things sometimes.
• I get tired easily.
• I have too much work.

English Speaking Practice:

Write 2 sentences about your daily challenges.

Mini‑Quiz:

Choose the correct sentence:

1. “I have too many work”
2.  “I have too much work”                                                
3. ✅“I have too much work”

10. Using “I’m used to…”

Use the phrase “I’m used to…” to talk about habits or things that feel normal.

English Speaking Practice Examples:

• I’m used to waking up early.
• She’s used to cold weather.
• They’re used to working long hours.
• He’s used to driving in traffic.

Practice:

Write 2 sentences using I’m used to…

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “I’m used to study”
2.  “I’m used to studying”                                              
3. ✅ “I’m used to studying”

11. English Speaking Practice: Talking About Your Dreams and Ambitions

How to express long‑term goals?

Examples:

• I want to travel the world.
• I want to speak English fluently.
• I want to start a business.
• I want to help my family.
• I want to buy a house.

Practice:

Write 2 sentences about your dreams.

Mini‑Quiz:

Choose the correct sentence:

1. “I want to be successful”
2.  “I want be successful”
3. ✅“ I want to be successful”

12. English Speaking Practice: Using “I’d like…” for Polite Requests

Practice speaking with sentences on how to ask politely in everyday English situations.

Explanation:

“I’d like…” = “I would like…” (Polite)

Examples:

• I’d like a coffee.
• I’d like to order food.
• I’d like to speak with you.
• I’d like some help.

Practice:

Write 2 polite requests using I’d like…

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “I’d like to go”
2. “I’d like go”                   
3. ✅ “I’d like to go”

13. English Speaking Practice: Talking About Your Past Week

Use phrases below to describe recent events.

Examples:

• This week was busy.
• I worked a lot.
• I studied English every day.
• I visited my family.
• I watched a good movie.

Practice:

Write 2 sentences about your past week.

Mini‑Quiz:

Choose the correct sentence:

1. “I watch a movie last week”
2.  “I watched a movie last week”
3. ✅ “I watched a movie last week”

14. English Speaking Practice: Using “I’m looking for…”

Learn how to ask for help when searching for something.

Examples:

• I’m looking for a job.
• I’m looking for my keys.
• I’m looking for a restaurant.
• I’m looking for information.

English Speaking Practice:

Write 2 sentences using I’m looking for…

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “I’m looking for my phone”
2.  “I’m looking my phone”
3. ✅ “I’m looking for my phone”

15. English Speaking Practice: Using “I’m afraid…” for Polite Negative Answers

Use the expression “I’m afraid” to say “no” politely.

Examples:

• I’m afraid I can’t help.
• I’m afraid she’s not here.
• I’m afraid we’re closed.
• I’m afraid I don’t understand.

English Speaking Practice:

Write 2 polite negative sentences using I’m afraid…

Mini‑Quiz:

Which is correct:

1. “I’m afraid I can’t go”
2.  “I’m afraid not go”
3. ✅ “I’m afraid I can’t go”

Conclusion:

Finished with the Expressions for Confidence in English (Part 1)? Head to the [Functional Phrases] to master vocabulary for expressing yourself confidently.