Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Cambridge Congress of Advanced Studies‖ (April 3-5, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. - Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2026. - 350 p.

116 DOI: https://doi.org/10.64828/conf-111-2026-2 UDC 811.111’42:81’37 Beznosiuk Yuliia Pavlivna lecturer, department of romance and germanic philology and foreign language teaching methodology International University (city Odesa, Ukraine) Hrushetska Anastasiia Yuriivna lecturer, department of foreign languages for professional communication International University (Odesa, Ukraine) REPRESENTATION OF EMOTIONS IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH DISCOURSE Abstract . This article examines the representation of emotions in contemporary English discourse. It explores the ways in which emotions are expressed, communicated, and interpreted in modern texts, including spoken and written forms. The study focuses on linguistic strategies, such as lexical choices, syntactic constructions, and pragmatic devices, that convey emotional meaning. Special attention is given to the role of context, cultural norms, and social factors in shaping emotional expression. The findings highlight the complexity and diversity of emotional representation in contemporary English, offering insights into both language use and human communication. Keywords: emotions, emotional expression, contemporary English, discourse analysis, linguistic strategies, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, communication. The representation of emotions in contemporary English discourse constitutes a central aspect of understanding the complex interplay between language and human experience. Emotions are not merely private psychological phenomena; they are