B2 Upper-Intermediate

Emotions & Character — B2 English Lesson

📅 2026-10-05📊 B2 Upper-Intermediate📚 10 new words🎧 daily podcast

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resilience /reh-ZIL-yuhns/

noun

the ability to recover quickly from problems or setbacks

"After losing her job, her resilience helped her start a successful business."

grudge /GRUJ/

noun

a feeling of anger toward someone because of a past hurt

"He held a grudge against his colleague for years after that argument."

compassion /kum-PASH-un/

noun

a strong feeling of sympathy and care for other people's suffering

"The nurse treated every patient with real compassion."

remorse /rih-MORS/

noun

deep regret for something wrong you did

"He felt great remorse after lying to his best friend."

nostalgia /nos-TAL-juh/

noun

a happy and sad feeling when you remember the past

"Looking at old family photos filled her with nostalgia."

frustration /frus-TRAY-shun/

noun

the upset feeling you get when you cannot do or change something

"After three failed attempts, his frustration was clear."

serenity /suh-REN-uh-tee/

noun

the state of being completely calm and peaceful

"The quiet lake gave her a feeling of complete serenity."

empathy /EM-puh-thee/

noun

the ability to understand and share another person's feelings

"A good manager needs empathy to lead a team well."

ambition /am-BISH-un/

noun

a strong desire to succeed or achieve something important

"Her ambition drove her to study medicine at the top university."

humility /hyoo-MIL-uh-tee/

noun

the quality of not thinking you are better or more important than others

"Despite his fame, the actor was known for his humility."

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📝Grammar: 6A: Passive (all tenses)

We use the passive (**be** + past participle) when we do not say, know, or need to say who does the action. If your wallet disappears, you say 'My wallet **has been stolen**' — the thief is unknown, and that is the point. The object of the active verb becomes the new subject. 'They built the bridge' becomes 'The bridge **was built**.' Use **by** + agent only when the doer matters. 'Gladiator **was directed** by Ridley Scott' — here we want to name the director. Ambition **is admired** everywhere, but humility **is remembered** longer — both are present simple passive. The passive works in

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