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�Thinking Out Loud� by Ed Sheeran
A sweet honest song from the man in the spotlight , Ed Sheeran. Students have 16 gaps in the lyrics but have the gapped out body parts in a box. Students simply identify which word they hear where the lyric is gapped and write the number next to it. An example is done for them.
Enjoy. Feedback welcome.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 32
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What a Mighty Storm by Nanci Griffith and friends
Related to the thematic area of �Natural Disasters�. This being �Storms�. In order to personalise the context relative to students� own. Utilise modern music that students can relate to revisit what still remains USA�s worst ever natural disaster when between 6,000 to 8,000 people lost their lives. Simple listening task, preceded by prediction / g...
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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�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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�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 �Drag Me Down� by Walk Off The Earth (cover of One Direction song)
Catchy, envigourating song - perfect for the mid-lesson lull. Superb video on Vimeo / YouTube - check out the instrument of �smashing plates� at the end. Encourage your students to try and predict which of the words they are going to hear. S/s then draw a dash under the words. Then on listening they circle the word they actually hear and check if t...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 12
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Tornado Warning by Rihanna
Related to the thematic area of �Natural Disasters�. This being �Tornadoes�. 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 so...
Level: elementary
Age: 16-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 39
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�Valentine�s Heart� by Tanita Tikaram
This is an intriguing �twist� on the usual Valentine�s slop dished out at this time of year. An ambiguous, moody and breathy song whispered by the Queen of Croon Tanita Tikaram. A real �Golden Oldie� with a minimal writing task which allows the learner to really focus on the listening side of things. Predict before listening from contextual clues. ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 16-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 30
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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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�Photograph� by Ed Sheeran
A new song from the man of the moment, Ed Sheeran. �Photograph� recalls the thrill of first love and the bond over time a la the Beatles �When I�m 64�. A simple while listening task focuses students�attention on listening for details in the song and recognising which of the emboldened pair of alternative options they actually hear.
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Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 56
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