Learn English with this claustrophobia English lesson

Date: Dec 07 2018

Intro

Try to remember the last time you were in a small elevator. Did you become short of breath? Were your hands clammy? Did you panic? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you are probably claustrophobic. People with this phobia can become sweaty, find it difficult to breathe, and want to get out right away.

Find out who’s claustrophobic in today’s English lesson about a common fear.

Vocab

sweaty adj.

Definition

Example Frida's so sweaty after playing soccer that she always takes a shower.

breathe v.

Definition

Example When Laura gets nervous, she forgets to breathe.

elevator n.

Definition

Example Our apartment is on the 10th floor, so we often use the elevator.

short of breath expr.

Definition

Example My dog becomes short of breath when he runs, so I'm taking him to the vet's office.

panic v.

Definition

Example When the elevator stopped, I told myself, "Don't panic, don't panic. Just relax."

claustrophobic adj.

Definition

Example Please, don't ask me to hide in the closet! I'm claustrophobic.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Are you claustrophobic? How do you feel when you are in a small space?

Comments

eduardosouto

Brazil

I’m not claustrophobic, but I really don’t enjoy being locked up in a small space!

It can bring me some discomfort, I’d rather be in an open air space <3

jorgeguevara61

Colombia

I am not claustrophobic, but the elevator in special to me is very boring.

vik32

India

fortunately i amnot

Jasonlongo

Congo, Democratic Republic Of The

I really am claustrophobic than ever !!!

julito

Argentina

Unlike Marni i am not claustrophobic but riding in an elevator, and more if it is a tight space, the ride with strange people makes me a bit nervous , i don´t know what to say or if i should say something to ” break the ice”