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�Blue Skies� by Lenka
Catchy modern song from Lenka�s 2015 album release, �The Bright Side�. Simple while task to be completed done after pre- listening task of encouraging students to predict which word they will likely hear, based on contextual clues, e.g. rhymes, collocation etc.
Look up and enjoy the Blue Skies.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 25
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Five Feet High and Risin by Johnny Cash
Related to the thematic area of �Natural Disasters�. This being �Floods�. In order to personalise the context relative to students� own. Utilise modern music that students can relate to whilst retaining pedagogical integrity as lyrics include language related to various forms of disaster and whilst also being used as metaphor / allegory for probl...
Level: elementary
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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�Glad you came� by The Wanted
Pre-listening task is to attempt to predict which of the words in the box fit into the space While listening task is to check if they were correct and amend accordingly. Minimal writing involved so as to allow learners more time to devote to the listening side of things. Learners self-correct by watching the song+lyrics vid on YouTube. An uplifting...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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SONG �One Way or Another� by Blondie
Classic song from the 70�s which was given a new lease of life when One Direction released their own version in 2013. Raise your students� awareness of the change of sound in spoken language where �going to� becomes �gonna�.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 58
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SONG Sit Still, Be Pretty by Daya
Marking Int. Women�s Day I put together a worksheet to accompany this sassy song by Daya - a song I became aware of thanks to my own daughter listening to it in the commute to school each day. The song pokes fun at Barbie Doll depictions and expectations of women, while forwarding a much more prickly, independent, feminist perspective that espouses...
Level: elementary
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 33
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"Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top
Catchy song from the guys with �the� beards of rock. Target language related to clothes and accessories. Students simply recognise the word they hear and write in the number next to the word. Students are to be encouraged to try and predict the likely word (before listening) from contextual clues e.g. rhymes etc. Then listen. Students to use YouTub...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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Hurricane By Bridgit Mendler
Related to thematic area of �Natural Disasters�. In this case HURRICANES. Intended to encourage students to personalise a somewhat �distant� and remote context relative to their own, by using modern music that includes language related to various forms of disaster. Simple listening task, preceded by prediction / guessing likely choice from context ...
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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�Love Don�t Leave Me Waiting� by Glen Hansard
A gorgeously laid back yet melodious tune by Glen Hansard. Prior to listening students should be encouraged to guess (from contextual clues) which of the pair of words they are likely to hear. Then listen to the song to see if they were correct. Students circle the correct word. Then follow up by watching the official video and noting down answers ...
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5
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I wish I knew how it would feel to be FREE by Lighthouse Family
Fill in the gaps with words in the box. Check using Youtube �lyrics� video to encourage self-checking. Try it. It�s a very uplifting song. Priginal penned by Nina Simone which is also available on Youtube if you wish to expose your students to some simmering, carribean jazz!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 74
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�Nicest Thing� by Kate Nash
A delightful and clearly enunciated song by the breathy Kate Nash related to the function of making or expressing wishes. Simple while listening task. Students self check using YouTube lyrics video. Ease your students into the weekend by getting them to follow up and make their own wishes. Your feedback appreciated. Did you students enjoy the song?
Level: elementary
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 18
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