Learning English Grammar Emotions
Nov 11, 2025
The hosts dive into the intricacies of emotions and the grammar to express them. They share personal anecdotes about laughter and tears, including a hilarious story about anger interrupted by dog poo. Everyday frustrations, like feet on seats in public transport, spark discussions on common triggers. Grammar guru Georgie breaks down phrases like 'make someone do something,' 'on the verge of,' and 'about to,' ensuring listeners grasp their usage through engaging quizzes and shared stories.
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Dog Poo Diffuses Anger
- Neil describes an argument where he was on the verge of getting very angry before stepping in dog poo.
- The unexpected incident made both people laugh and defused the anger immediately.
Laughter That Leads To Tears
- Pippa and Georgie were filming and kept hitting a line that made them laugh until they were on the verge of tears.
- Their laughter grew until they burst into crying-from-laughter despite nothing being especially funny.
How 'Make' Triggers Actions Or Feelings
- Georgie explains 'make' causes either actions or feelings depending on the following word.
- Use an adjective after 'make' for feelings and a base verb for actions (e.g., it makes me happy; it makes me laugh).