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Zespół The Blue Tree
THE BLUE TREE
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CEFR B2
Upper
Intermediate
warm up
Answer the questions below. Listen to same people answering these questions. Report back or read the transcript to practise speaking.
| Share with the class a happy memory. What is it about? Why is it special for you? |
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| How do you define happiness? What does being happy mean to you? |
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| Is being happy the same as being successful? |
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STUDY SECTION
Happy moments
Alita and Pete are chatting about some happy moments in their lives. Listen to and read their dialogue. Role play it, if possible.
Notice the language in bold. These are idioms and metaphors of happiness we will be learning in this lesson.
HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN
Alita: Hey Pete, do you remember that day when we went to the beach and the sun was shining so bright?
Pete: Yeah, that was a great day! I was feeling so cheerful and in a good mood.
Alita: You were definitely cheery! I remember you couldn’t stop grinning from ear to ear.
Pete: Haha, I know! I was so thrilled to be there. It really made my day.
Alita: I was feeling the same way. The whole atmosphere just raised our spirits.
Pete: I was over the moon when we found that spot under the palm trees. It was perfect.
Alita: Yeah, and when we went for a swim in the ocean, I felt so delighted.
Pete: I remember you couldn’t stop talking about it afterwards. You were happy as can be.
Alita: It was just one of those moments that you want to gloat about. I’m so glad we got to experience it together.
moving in
Alita: Pete, can you believe it? We’re finally moving into our own place!
Pete: I know, Alita! I’m absolutely over the moon about it. I’ve been grinning like a Cheshire cat all day.
Alita: Me too! When I walked through the door earlier, I felt like I was on cloud nine. This flat is everything we dreamed of!
Pete: And unpacking these boxes together—it’s strangely fun. It’s like unwrapping a gift that keeps on giving.
Alita: Totally! When we set up the sofa in the living room, I felt like the cat that got the cream. It fits perfectly.
Pete: Yeah, and the kitchen! When I saw how much storage space we have, I felt like I’d hit the jackpot.
Alita: And don’t even get me started on the view from the balcony. It’s like having a front-row seat to happiness.
Pete: Every detail just lights me up inside. I can’t wait to host our first dinner party here. It’ll be the icing on the cake.
Alita: Agreed! This flat already feels like home. I’m so happy I could burst!
Pete: Same here, Alita. Here’s to a new chapter filled with joy and plenty of good vibes.
THE FIRST BABY
Alita: Pete, can you believe it? We’re going to be parents!
Pete: I know, Alita! I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. I’m absolutely euphoric.
Alita: Me too. When the doctor confirmed it, I felt this blissful wave of joy. It’s hard to describe, but I was glowing from the inside out.
Pete: I noticed! You’ve been walking around like the happiest camper ever since.
Alita: How could I not? Just thinking about our little one makes my heart skip a beat.
Pete: Same here. I’m as happy as a clam. The idea of becoming a dad fills me with so much joy, I can’t stop smiling.
Alita: And when we picked out that tiny onesie yesterday, I felt like I was floating on air. It made everything feel so real.
Pete: I know what you mean. Seeing you so happy is like sunshine after a storm.
Alita: This journey feels so special, Pete. I’m overjoyed to share it with you.
Pete: Me too, Alita. We’re starting a beautiful chapter, and I couldn’t be more delighted about what’s ahead.
HAPPY FLASHCARDS
Go through the flashcards. Learn the idioms and metaphros of happiness.
PRACTICE
WHAT’S THE MEANING
Complete the quiz below. Choose the best answer for each of the 15 items.
If you score more than 60%, you will receive a beautiful certificate.
| Rank | User | Correct Score | Time Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norbert Burmistrzak | 100 | 00:29:32 |
| 2 | None | 86 | 00:02:48 |
| 3 | None | 86 | 00:03:24 |
| 4 | None | 86 | 00:32:47 |
| 5 | None | 80 | 00:31:08 |
| 6 | None | 80 | 00:31:15 |
| 7 | None | 80 | 00:31:25 |
| 8 | Krzysztof Sowiński | 73 | 00:10:38 |
| 9 | Krzysztof Sowiński | 73 | 00:56:06 |
FILL IN THE GAPS
Complete the sentence below with the idioms and metaphors of happiness.
If you score more than 60%, you will receive a beautiful certificate.
FREE PRACTICE
Use the language in this lesson to practise talking/writing about happy moments in your life.
Paste your story in the comments below.
LESSON GLOSSARY
| Idiom/Metaphor | Polish Translation | English Example |
|---|---|---|
| grinning from ear to ear | uśmiechać się od ucha do ucha | She was grinning from ear to ear when she got the job. |
| made my day | zrobiło mi dzień | That compliment really made my day. |
| raised our spirits | podniosło nas na duchu | The kind words raised our spirits after a tough week. |
| over the moon | w siódmym niebie | He was over the moon when he won the competition. |
| happy as can be | szczęśliwy jak nigdy | I'm happy as can be about the results! |
| pure bliss | czysta błogość | That peaceful afternoon was pure bliss. |
| walking on air | chodzić jak w chmurach | After hearing the good news, I was walking on air. |
| warms your heart | rozgrzewa serce | This story always warms your heart. |
| finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow | znaleźć garniec złota na końcu tęczy | Discovering that hidden café was like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. |
| on top of the world | na szczycie świata | I felt on top of the world after finishing the marathon. |
| in seventh heaven | w siódmym niebie | When I got the promotion, I was in seventh heaven. |
| a little piece of paradise | kawałek raju | That secluded beach felt like a little piece of paradise. |
| sunshine on a cloudy day | promień słońca w pochmurny dzień | Her kindness was like sunshine on a cloudy day. |
| the cherry on top | wisienka na torcie | That beautiful sunset was the cherry on top of a perfect day. |
| grinning like a Cheshire cat | uśmiechać się jak kot z Cheshire | He walked in grinning like a Cheshire cat. |
| on cloud nine | w siódmym niebie | I was on cloud nine after the surprise party. |
| the cat that got the cream | jak kot, który zjadł śmietanę | She looked like the cat that got the cream after solving the puzzle. |
| hit the jackpot | trafić w dziesiątkę | Winning that contest felt like hitting the jackpot. |
| front-row seat to happiness | miejsce w pierwszym rzędzie do szczęścia | The balcony view gives you a front-row seat to happiness. |
| lights me up inside | rozświetla mnie od środka | Her smile lights me up inside every time. |
| the icing on the cake | wisienka na torcie | The successful launch was the icing on the cake. |
| so happy I could burst | tak szczęśliwy, że aż pęknę | I was so happy I could burst when I heard the news. |
| euphoric | euforyczny | He felt euphoric after the birth of his daughter. |
| blissful | błogi | She was blissful as she listened to her favorite song. |
| happy camper | szczęśliwiec | He's a happy camper with his new promotion. |
| glowing from the inside out | promienieć od środka | She was glowing from the inside out after her big win. |
| as happy as a clam | szczęśliwy jak małża | They looked as happy as a clam in their new house. |
| floating on air | unosić się w powietrzu | Floating on air, she celebrated her success. |
| sunshine after a storm | słońce po burzy | His words were like sunshine after a storm. |
| overjoyed | przepełniony radością | I'm overjoyed to hear about your achievement. |
| Idiom/Metaphor | Polish Translation | English Example |
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