What's something small you're quietly looking forward to right now?
A2Feelings & wellbeingTell a story
A natural way to answer
I'm looking forward to a friend coming to visit next weekend. We haven't seen each other in months, so I'm quite excited. Just thinking about it puts me in a good mood.
Key phrases to use
- look forward to — to feel happy and excited about something that's going to happen“I'm really looking forward to the weekend.”
- keeps me going — to give you the energy or motivation to carry on“The thought of the holiday keeps me going.”
- puts me in a good mood — to make you feel cheerful and positive“Sunshine always puts me in a good mood.”
- brightens up — to make a time or situation feel more cheerful“A little plan brightens up the whole week.”
2 more ways to say it
Hear the casual and expressive versions too — and get instant feedback on your own answer when you practise it (free account).