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�Sit Down� SONG by James
Timeless track by Manchester stalwarts, James. Used in the latest �Games of Thrones� trailer entitled �The Long Walk� (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxWfvtnHtS0). Have your students attempt to predict the likely word from the pair offered to choose from. Listen to track on YouTube to check if their predictions were correct. https://www.youtube.co...
Level: elementary
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 22
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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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�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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�Lean On� by Major Lazer & DJ Snake (with M�)
In Nov. 2015 this song was announced by Spotify as officially being the most streamed song ever! Get your students into the groove by encouraging them to predict (using contextual clues , rhymes etc.)which of the bolded pair of words or phrases they will hear. Then listen to the song to check if they were correct. The official video on YouTube is p...
Level: elementary
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 19
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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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SONG �Bonfire Hearts� by James Blunt
Perfect for a Friday afternoon. Get yourself and your students in the mood for the weekend with this radiant and rousing song by ex-soldier / pop singer- James Blunt. Instruct your students to read the lyrics prior to listening to the song. Have them predict which of the boldened pairs they will hear (judging from contextual clues / rhyme etc.). T...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 25
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�Volcano� by Damien Rics
Related to the thematic area of �Natural Disasters�. This being �Volcanic Eruptions�. In order to personalise the context relative to students� own. Utilising modern music that incorporates language related to various forms of disaster. Simple listening task, preceded by prediction / guessing likely choice from context / rhyme etc. Use YouTube vi...
Level: elementary
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 26
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SONG �Like I�m gonna lose you� by Meghan Trainor
Engage your students in an easy while listening task as they listen to a song which has become an international hit and source of many an excellent cover versions. Encourage students to predict from context possible rhymes etc. which of the BOLD-ened pairs of words they are likely to hear. Wk/sht has a simple while listening task. Students confirm ...
Level: elementary
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 26
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Tidal Wave by Sub Focus
Related to the thematic area of �Natural Disasters�. This being �Tidal Waves�. In order to personalise the context relative to students� own. Utilising modern music that incorporates language related to various forms of disaster. Simple listening task, preceded by prediction / guessing likely choice from context / rhyme etc. Use YouTube video as ...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 24
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�Unique� by Lenka SONG
Brighten up your day with this bright and breezy pop song by the Australian diva of boppy, optimistic pop, Lenka. Encourage learners to try and predict which of the words in the BOLD pairs they are likely to hear, before they listen. Then listen to see if they were correct. Audio / video available on YouTube. Feedback appreciated.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 17
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