Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………4
1. Shape of you by Ed Sheeran……………………………………………..6
2. Blinding lights by The Weeknd…………………………………………10
3. Save your tears by The Weeknd…………………………………………12
4. Freedom by Beyonce……………………………………………………14
5. Viva la Vida by Coldplay………………………………………………..16
6. The sky full of stars by Coldplay………………………………………..18
7. In my Plays by Coldplay…………………………………………………20
8. So am I by Ava Max……………………………………………………..24
9. Oh, my, my, my…. By Taylor Swift…………………………………….26
10. Watermelon sugar by Harry Styles………...…………………………….28
11. I don’t care by Ed Sheeran ………………………………………………30
12. Love yourself by Justin Bieber…………………………………………..33
13. Your song by Elton John…………………………………………………35
14. New Ruls by Dua Lipa……………………………………………………35
15. Merry Christmas by Ed Sheeran and Elton John …………………………..39
Introduction
Learning a new language can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be boring. Incorporating music into language learning can be a fun and effective way to improve language skills. Let’s explore the benefits of using songs in teaching English as a second language.
First and foremost, music is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. It can be a powerful tool for ESL teachers to connect with their students and create a more engaging and immersive learning experience. Music can help students learn new vocabulary, practice grammar, and improve their pronunciation.
Using songs in teaching English can also provide a context for the language being used. The lyrics of a song often tell a story or express an idea, which can help students understand the meaning behind the words. In addition, songs can be a great way to introduce students to different genres of music and different cultures.
Here are some specific ways that ESL teachers can use songs in the classroom:
Vocabulary Building: Songs can be a great way to introduce new vocabulary. Teachers can choose songs that include words that the students may not know and provide them with the meanings. Students can then practice using the new vocabulary in context.
Pronunciation Practice: Music can also help students improve their pronunciation. Teachers can choose songs that have clear, distinct lyrics and practice singing along with the song to improve pronunciation.
Grammar Practice: Songs can be used to teach grammar in a fun and engaging way. Teachers can choose songs that have a specific grammar structure, such as conditional sentences, and have students listen for examples of that structure.
Cultural Immersion: Music can be a great way to introduce students to different cultures. Teachers can choose songs from different cultures and have students research the culture and the history behind the song.
It's important to choose the right songs for your students. Consider their age, cultural background, and language level when selecting songs. Make sure the lyrics are appropriate and the language used in the song is at an appropriate level for your students.
In conclusion, using songs in teaching English as a second language can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. Music is a universal language that can help students connect with the language and culture they are learning. It can make language learning more fun, engaging, and effective. So why not add some music to your next English lesson?
Shape of You
By Ed Sheeran
The club isn't the ………… (worst) place to find a ………….. (hater)
So the bar is where I …………..(come)
Me and my ………………(enemies) at the table doing shots
Drinking …………...(slow) and then we talk ……………...(fast)
…………(Go) over and …………….(end) up a conversation with just me
And ……………..(distrust) me I'll give it a chance now
……………(Give) my hand, ………………(start), put Van the Man on the jukebox
And then we …………….. (stop) to dance, and now I'm singing like.
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Your love was handmade |
follow my lead |
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Grab on my waist and |
for somebody like me |
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Come, come on now, |
follow my lead |
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Girl, you know I |
don't mind me |
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Come on now, |
talk too much |
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Come on now, |
put that body on me |
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Say, boy, let's not |
follow my lead |
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I may be crazy, |
want your love |
I'm in ………… with the ………….. of you
We ………. and ………… like a magnet do
Although my …………… is falling …….
I'm in love ………… your …………
And last …………. you …………. in my room
And ………. my bedsheets ……………. like you
Every day ……………………… something brand new
I'm in love with your …………...
Oh—I—oh—I—oh—I—oh—I
I'm in love with your ……………
Every day …………………….. something brand …………..
I'm in …………. with the …………….. of you
One weak/week/wick in we led/left/let the story begin
We're/were/where going out on our first did/date/day
You and my/me/mine are thrifty, so go all you can need/it/eat
Fill/feel/fear up your bed/bag/beg and I fill up a plait/plate/pleat
We talk for ours/hours/auras and hours about the suit/sweet/seat and the sore/sour/sure
And whole/how/whoyour family is doing okay
Live/leave/levee and get in a taxi, that/than/then kiss in the backseat
That/then/tell the driver make the radio play, and I'm thinking/sinking/singing like
Girl, you now I want your love
Your love was handmade four somebody like me
Come one now, follow my lied
I my be crazy, don't mine me
Say, boy, let's not talk to much
Grab on my waste and put that body on me
Come one now, follow my lied
Come, come one now, follow my lied
I'm in shape with the magnet of you …………………………………………………..
We pull and push like a love do …………………………………………………..
Although my love is falling too …………………………………………………..
I'm your heart with in body …………………………………………………..
And last room you were in my night …………………………………………………..
And smell my bedsheets now like you …………………………………………………..
Every day discovering something body new …………………………………………………..
I'm in your with love brand …………………………………………………..
Oh—I—oh—I—oh—I—oh—I
I'm in brand with your body …………………………………………………..
Every love discovering something day new …………………………………………………..
I'm the love with in shape of you …………………………………………………..
Come on, be my baby, come on …………..
(Repeat Chorus)
shot |
contour, form |
jukebox |
completely new and unused |
shape |
a money-operated machine that plays music |
brand new |
a small drink, a small amount of liquor |
_________ _____ ______ _______ ____ ________ ______
___________ _________ ________ ________ ________
Blinding Lights
By The Weeknd
Fill in the gaps with the missing words:
I've been tryin' to _______
I've been on my own for long enough
Maybe you can ________ me how to love, maybe
I_______________ through withdrawals
You _________ even have to do too much
You _________ turn me on with just a touch, baby
I _______ around and
Sin City's cold and empty (oh)
No one's around to judge me (oh)
I can't _______ clearly when you're gone
And I said, ooh, I______ blinded by the lights
No, I can't ________ until I feel your touch
I said, ooh, I'm drowning in the night
Oh, when I'm _______ this, you're the one I trust
(Hey, hey, hey)
I________________ out of time
'Cause I can ________ the sun light up the sky
So I hit the road in overdrive, baby, oh
The city's cold and empty (oh)
No one's around to judge me (oh)
I can't see clearly when you______ gone
And I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I _______ your touch
I said, ooh, I'm drowning in the night
Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust
I_______ just ___________ by to let you know (by to let you know)
I could never say it on the phone (say it on the phone)
Will never let you _______ this time (ooh)
“Save your tears”
by The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
Open the brackets (Past Simple)
[Intro: The Weeknd & Ariana Grande]
Ooh (Ooh)
Na-na, yeah
[Verse 1: The Weeknd]
I _________(see) you dancing in a crowded room (Uh)
You look so happy when I'm not with you
But then you _________(see) me, __________(catch) you by surprise
A single teardrop falling from your eye
[Refrain: The Weeknd & Ariana Grande]
I don't know why I run away (Oh)
I make you cry when I run away (Oh)
[Pre-Chorus: The Weeknd]
Take me back 'cause I wanna stay
Save your tears for another
[Chorus: The Weeknd & Ariana Grande]
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
Save your tears for another day (Mm)
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
______________(Meet) you once under a Pisces moon
I _____________(keep) my distance 'cause I know that you
Don't like when I'm with nobody else
I _____________(cannot) help it, I ___________(put) you through hell
[Refrain: Ariana Grande]
I don't know why I run away, oh boy (Run away, oh yeah; oh)
I make you cry when I run away (Away, oh; oh)
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Boy, take me back 'cause I wanna stay
Save your tears for another
I realize that it's much too late
And you deserve someone better
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
Save your tears for another day (Oh
Refrain: Both, Ariana Grande]
(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
I don't know why I run away (Oh)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
I make you cry when I run away (Save)
[Chorus: Both, Ariana Grande & The Weeknd]
Save your tears for another day (Ooh; oh)
Ooh, girl, I said (Okay)
Save (Save) your (Your) tears for another day (Oh yeah, yeah; oh)
[Outro: The Weeknd & Both]
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
Save your tears for another day
FREEDOM
Tryna rain, tryna rain on the _____________
Lord ____________me, I've been running
I'm telling these tears, "Go and fall away, fall away"
I'ma wade, I'ma wave through the ___________
Lord forgive me, I've been runnin'
Chorus
I'm telling these tears, "Go and fall away, fall away" |
By Beyonce
Fill in the gaps
VIVA LA VIDA
By Coldplay
1. Choose the correct word
I used to rule the world/word
Seas would rise when I gave the world/word
Now in the morning/evening I sleep alone
Sweep the streets/roads I used to own
I used to roll the dice/ice
Feel the fear in my enemy's ice/eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing/shout:
"Now the old king is dead/alive! Long live/dead the king!"
2. Order the lyrics
( )Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
( )Next the walls were closed on me
( )One minute I held the key
( )And I discovered that my castles stand
3. CHORUS: Fill the spaces with one of the nouns below:
*Mirror *Roman *Bells *Word *World *Reason *Field *Name
I hear Jerusalem _________ a ringing
___________ Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my _______________ my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign _______________
For some ______________ I can't explain
(I know St Peter will call my ___________)