CELPIP Speaking & Writing — Feelings Vocabulary
CELPIP Words to Describe Feelings
Each card is: simple → CLB 9+. Use 3 in a 60‑second answer.
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Excitement
20 pairs: simple → CLB 9+
interestedintrigued
“I was intrigued by the idea, so I asked a few follow‑up questions and did some quick research.”
excitedenthusiastic
“I was enthusiastic about the project, so I volunteered to lead the first step.”
happydelighted
“I was delighted to hear the news, and it instantly lifted my mood.”
very happyoverjoyed
“I was overjoyed when I got the offer; it felt like my hard work finally paid off.”
really excitedthrilled
“I was thrilled to receive the confirmation, so I started planning my next steps immediately.”
super excitedecstatic
“I was ecstatic, to be honest, and I couldn’t stop smiling for the rest of the day.”
energizedexhilarated
“After the run, I felt exhilarated and surprisingly energetic for the rest of the day.”
hopefuloptimistic
“I stayed optimistic because I had a clear plan and realistic expectations.”
motivateddriven
“I felt driven to improve, so I set a weekly schedule and stuck to it.”
inspiredinvigorated
“The feedback was tough but invigorated me; it pushed me to work smarter.”
want to do iteager
“I was eager to get started, so I arrived early and prepared everything in advance.”
can’t waitI couldn’t wait to…
“I couldn’t wait to start practicing, because I finally knew what to focus on.”
looking forwardI’m genuinely looking forward to…
“I’m genuinely looking forward to the meeting, since it’s a chance to learn from experts.”
big momenta major highlight
“Winning that small scholarship was a major highlight for me, and it boosted my confidence.”
surprised (good)pleasantly surprised
“I was pleasantly surprised by their response, because I expected them to say no.”
amazedastonished
“I was astonished by how quickly I improved once I practiced consistently.”
excitingstimulating
“The lecture was stimulating, and it kept me engaged the entire time.”
funenjoyable
“It was enjoyable overall, even though it was challenging at first.”
greatfantastic
“The experience was fantastic, and it motivated me to keep going.”
amazingremarkable
“The progress was remarkable in two weeks, mainly because I practiced daily.”
Practice
Choose 3 words above and use them in Speaking or Writing.
Prompt (Speaking / Writing)
Describe a time you received great news. What happened?
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