Speaking: Storytelling & Narrative Skills B2 - Lesson 3: Conveying Emotion & Atmosphere

B2 Storytelling: Emotion & Atmosphere
B2
Emotion & Atmosphere
ការបង្ហាញអារម្មណ៍ និងបរិយាកាស
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Set the mood. Don't just say what happened; describe how it felt.

😐 Flat (B1 Level)

"I went to an old house. It was dark inside. I was scared. Then I heard a noise."

👻 Atmospheric (B2 Level)

"The house stood in eerie silence. As I stepped inside, the darkness felt heavy, like a blanket. Suddenly, the floorboards creaked... and my heart pounded in my chest."

Mood Shifter Tool

Click a mood to see the words that create it.

"The room felt..."
Technique 1: Show, Don't Tell
Don't say "I was scared." Describe your body's reaction.
  • "My hands were trembling." (Tell: I was nervous)
  • "A chill ran down my spine." (Tell: I was scared)
  • "My face turned beet red." (Tell: I was embarrassed)
Technique 2: Atmosphere Words
Adjectives that describe the "air" of a place.
  • Eerie (Strange and frightening)
  • Gloomy (Dark and sad)
  • Electric (Full of excitement/energy)

Choose the Atmospheric Option

Goal: Describe a stressful exam room.

A. "The room was quiet. Everyone was writing. I was worried."
B. "The silence was deafening. The only sound was the frantic scratching of pens."

Goal: Describe a happy reunion.

A. "The room buzzed with laughter. The atmosphere was electric with joy."
B. "Everyone was happy to see each other. It was a good party."

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