In the context of globalization, English speaking skills have become an essential competency for students worldwide. Emotional expression plays a crucial role in oral communication, influencing not only the effectiveness of interactions but also directly impacting learners’ language application abilities. However, current English-speaking teaching often lacks sufficient focus on emotional expression. This paper, from a pragmatic perspective, systematically analyzes the types and methods of emotional expression in English-speaking teaching and their effects on students’ speaking abilities. Based on these analyses, a series of teaching strategies and methods are proposed to enhance students’ emotional expression abilities, providing valuable insights for further optimization of English-speaking teaching.