TO FEEL LESS AFRAID

 Fear is a natural emotion that everyone experiences at some point. However, there are ways to feel less afraid and manage these feelings. People often feel less afraid when they talk to someone they trust, practice deep breathing, or think positively. Learning how to feel less afraid helps us face challenges and feel stronger in difficult situations.

In this lesson, students will learn how to talk about fear, discuss strategies to feel less afraid, and practice vocabulary and grammar related to emotions and actions.

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GRAMMAR

1. Modal Verbs for Suggestions

• Can: You can talk to a friend to feel less afraid.
• Should: You should breathe deeply when you are scared.
• Could: You could watch something funny to relax.

2. Present Continuous for Ongoing Actions

• Positive: I am trying to feel less afraid.
• Negative: She isn’t feeling scared anymore.
• Question: Are you feeling less afraid now?

3. Infinitive of Purpose

• Examples: to feel less afraid, to relax, to calm down
• Sentence: She listens to music to feel less afraid.

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VOCABULARY

1. Afraid: Feeling fear or worry. (She is afraid of spiders.)
2. Brave: Showing courage and not being afraid. (He is brave in difficult situations.)
3. Calm: Free from stress or fear. (She feels calm now.)
4. Courage: The ability to do something even when afraid. (He has the courage to speak in public.)
5. Support: Help or encouragement from others. (Her family gives her support.)
6. Fear: An unpleasant emotion caused by danger or worry. (Fear is natural.)
7. Deep breath: A slow and full inhalation and exhalation. (Take a deep breath to calm down.)
8. Confident: Feeling sure and not afraid. (He feels confident about his decision.)
9. Trust: Belief in someone or something. (She trusts her friend to help her.)
10. Relax: To become less tense or afraid. (Relax and think positively.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Take a deep breath and relax.
• Don’t be afraid; I am here for you.
• It’s okay to feel scared sometimes.
• You can talk to me if you feel afraid.
• Focus on something positive to calm down.
• What makes you feel less afraid?
• You should trust yourself.
• Think about happy moments.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. I feel less afraid when I talk to my mom.
2. She is taking deep breaths to calm down.
3. You can feel brave by facing your fears.

Negative Sentences

1. He doesn’t feel afraid of the dark anymore.
2. We aren’t afraid to try new things.
3. You shouldn’t avoid your fears forever.

Questions

1. What helps you feel less afraid?
2. Are you feeling calm now?
3. Can you tell me why you are scared?

Answers

1. Talking to my friend helps me feel less afraid.
2. Yes, I feel much calmer now.
3. I am scared because it’s dark outside.

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CONVERSATION

Tom: You look nervous. Are you okay?
Anna: I’m a bit scared about my presentation.
Tom: Don’t worry. You’ll do great! What helps you feel less afraid?
Anna: I take deep breaths and imagine everyone is friendly.
Tom: That’s a good idea. Just relax and trust yourself.
Anna: Thanks, Tom. I’ll try my best!

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READING

"Overcoming Fear"

Emma was afraid of speaking in front of her class. She felt nervous every time the teacher asked her to talk. One day, her friend Lucy said, “Take a deep breath, Emma. You can do it.” Emma decided to follow her advice. She practiced speaking in front of a mirror and thought about positive things.

On the day of her presentation, Emma was still a little scared, but she took a deep breath and smiled. She remembered Lucy’s words and spoke confidently. Everyone clapped when she finished. Emma realized that she could feel less afraid by preparing and trusting herself.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What was Emma afraid of?
   A: Emma was afraid of speaking in front of her class.

2. Q: Who helped Emma feel less afraid?
   A: Her friend Lucy helped her.

3. Q: What did Emma do to prepare for her presentation?
   A: She practiced in front of a mirror and thought about positive things.

4. Q: How did Emma feel on the day of her presentation?
   A: She was still a little scared but felt confident after taking a deep breath.

5. Q: What lesson did Emma learn?
   A: She learned that preparation and trust in herself could help her feel less afraid.