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Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia

Learn English with this claustrophobia English lesson

Date: Dec 07 2018

Themes: Health

Intro

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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?

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eduardosoutoSuper Member!

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

01:00 PM Jun 19 2017 |

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jorgeguevara61Super Member!

Colombia

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

07:53 PM Nov 30 2014 |

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vik32

vik32

India

fortunately i amnot

09:10 AM Nov 12 2014 |

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Jasonlongo

Jasonlongo

Congo, Democratic Republic Of The

I really am claustrophobic than ever !!!

07:35 PM Nov 10 2014 |

 julito

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”  

07:06 PM Nov 10 2014 |

naira71

naira71

Azerbaijan

every person feels discomfort when he is in a close place and when ia lone there this feeling becomes sharp.

01:53 PM Nov 10 2014 |

sara1234b

sara1234b

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi !


Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder that can severely limit your life.


No, happily, im not .


01:41 PM Nov 10 2014 |

Seiyf_khawas

Turkey

human being is very interesting and a complex creature..and some of them has claustrophobia..fear of being in small spaces..


this human being waits in a small,confined-special- place about 9 months before coming to earth :)) 


first human beings were living in the small caves for protecting theirselves from wild nature and animals in the Ancient times..:))



10:26 AM Nov 10 2014 |

kotlesya

kotlesya

Belarus

The lesson about insectophobia speaks to me much more than this kind of phobia we discuss today :-D


Fortunately, I am not claustrophobic 

08:55 AM Nov 10 2014 |

hamid123

hamid123

Algeria

it isn’t so bad  if you are claustrophobia but that so bad if you don’t find someone helps you…..

08:06 AM Nov 10 2014 |

jansladek

jansladek

Slovakia

I´m not claustrophobic, but sometimes I do worry in small spaces for a short period of time.

07:41 AM Nov 10 2014 |

foz12

foz12

Saudi Arabia

My father is claustrophobic like Jessica.

02:12 PM Nov 07 2014 |

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