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Phobias and how they affect life (Level A1) — woman in blue denim jacket and blue denim jeans sitting on black metal window frame during

Phobias and how they affect lifeCEFR A1

5 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Amanda Marie, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
70 words
  • Phobias are very strong and real fears.
  • They make daily life hard to manage.
  • Phobias can change work and home life.
  • A famous film shows fear of heights.
  • In that film a man leaves his job.
  • Some phobias focus on one object or place.
  • Many people in the country have these fears.
  • Phobias can also cause strong emotions.
  • Experts can explain what phobias are.
  • Help and more information are available.

Difficult words

  • phobia — a very strong fear of something or place
    Phobias
  • manage — to control or deal with a situation
  • emotion — a strong feeling like fear or happiness
    emotions
  • expert — a person with special knowledge or skill
    Experts
  • explain — to make something clear with words
  • available — ready to use or get when needed

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have a fear of heights?
  • Do fears make daily life hard for you?
  • Would you ask an expert for help with a fear?

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