I'M EXCITED

 The phrase "I'm excited" is commonly used to express anticipation or eagerness about something enjoyable or interesting that is going to happen. This topic explores how to express excitement and enthusiasm, how to ask others about their feelings of excitement, and how to use appropriate expressions in different situations. Students will practice identifying and describing moments when they feel excited.

Grammar:

• Present Simple Tense: Used to talk about emotions that are felt in general or at the moment.

  • Example: "I’m excited about the trip."

• Present Continuous Tense: Used to describe ongoing excitement or anticipation.

  • Example: "I’m getting excited as the event gets closer."

• Question Structure:

  • Why + are + subject + excited?
  • What + are + you excited about?
  • Answer: Subject + is/am/are + excited about + noun/verb-ing.

Vocabulary:

1. Excited – feeling enthusiastic or eager.
2. Eager – ready and impatient to do something.
3. Thrilled – extremely excited or happy.
4. Anticipation – feeling excited about something that will happen.
5. Enthusiastic – having strong excitement or interest in something.
6. Looking forward to – feeling happy or excited about something in the future.
7. Overjoyed – extremely happy or excited.
8. Pumped – slang for being very excited or energized.
9. Elated – feeling very happy and excited.
10. Buzzing – informal, meaning full of excitement and energy.

Useful Expressions:

1. "I’m really excited about the weekend!"
2. "She’s excited to start her new job."
3. "We’re looking forward to the concert."
4. "He’s thrilled about the surprise party."
5. "I can’t wait to see the new movie!"
6. "I’m so eager to try the new restaurant."
7. "They’re buzzing with excitement for the trip."
8. "I’ve been anticipating this moment for weeks!"
9. "We’re pumped for the big game tomorrow!"
10. "I’m elated that we finally got the tickets!"

Sentences:

1. "I’m excited about going to the beach this weekend."
2. "She’s thrilled to meet her favorite author at the book signing."
3. "We’re eagerly awaiting the results of the competition."
4. "He’s excited to start his new project at work."
5. "They’re pumped for the big football match next Saturday."
6. "I’m so excited to travel to a new country!"
7. "She’s looking forward to her birthday party."
8. "He’s buzzing with excitement before the concert."
9. "We’re thrilled that the event was a huge success."
10. "I’m getting more and more excited as the day approaches."

Questions and Answers:

1. Q: Why are you so excited today?

   • A: I’m excited because I’m going to a concert tonight!

2. Q: What are you excited about?

   • A: I’m excited about my trip to Paris next week.

3. Q: How do you feel about the new project at work?

   • A: I’m really excited to get started!

4. Q: Is she excited for her birthday party?

   • A: Yes, she’s thrilled! She’s been planning it for weeks.

5. Q: Why are the kids so excited?

   • A: They’re excited because they’re going to the amusement park.

6. Q: What are you looking forward to this weekend?

   • A: I’m looking forward to visiting my family. I’m really excited!

7. Q: Are you excited about starting your new job?

   • A: Yes, I’m both excited and nervous!

8. Q: What makes you feel excited?

   • A: I feel excited when I’m about to try something new or challenging.

9. Q: How excited are you about the vacation?

   • A: I’m super excited! I’ve been waiting for this trip for months.

10. Q: Why are they thrilled?

    • A: They’re thrilled because they won first place in the competition.

Conversation:

Sophie: Hey, Max! You look excited. What’s going on?

Max: Hey, Sophie! I’m really excited because I just got tickets to see my favorite band this weekend.

Sophie: That’s awesome! I know you’ve been wanting to see them for a long time.

Max: Yeah, I can’t wait. I’ve been looking forward to this concert for months.

Sophie: I’m sure it’s going to be amazing! Are you going with anyone?

Max: Yeah, I’m going with a few friends. We’re all really pumped about it.

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Lily: You seem excited, Tom. What are you excited about?

Tom: Oh, I’m so excited! I’m starting my new job on Monday.

Lily: That’s fantastic! Are you nervous at all?

Tom: A little bit, but I’m mostly excited. It’s a great opportunity.

Lily: I’m sure you’ll do great. It sounds like an exciting new chapter for you.

Tom: Thanks, Lily! I can’t wait to get started.

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Anna: How excited are you for the trip?

John: I’m super excited! We’re leaving tomorrow morning, and I can’t wait to explore the city.

Anna: I’m sure it’s going to be a great adventure. Have you packed yet?

John: Not yet, but I’m so eager to get everything ready tonight!

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Reading:

"The Excitement of the Big Event"

This Saturday was a big day for Ella. She had been waiting for this day for months—her favorite artist was coming to town for a concert. She woke up early, buzzing with excitement, unable to sit still.

As she looked at her concert ticket one more time, she couldn’t help but feel thrilled. "I can’t believe the day is finally here!" she thought to herself. She was going to the concert with her two best friends, and they had been planning this outing for weeks. Ella was so eager to hear her favorite songs performed live and to be part of the crowd singing along.

Throughout the day, she could hardly concentrate on anything else. She kept thinking about how much fun the evening was going to be. Her friends shared the same excitement, texting her all day about what time they should leave and what they should wear.

As the time for the concert approached, Ella’s excitement grew. She couldn’t stop smiling. "I’m so excited!" she told her friends as they met up at her house. They were all dressed up, ready for an unforgettable night.

The concert turned out to be even better than Ella had imagined. The lights, the music, and the energy of the crowd filled her with joy. It was everything she had been looking forward to and more. As the concert came to an end, Ella and her friends talked excitedly about their favorite moments. It was a night they would never forget.

On the way home, Ella was still buzzing with excitement. "That was incredible!" she said. "I’m so glad we went. I can’t wait for the next concert!"

The feeling of excitement stayed with her long after the night ended. It was moments like these that made life so much fun and filled her with happiness.