Listening Archives - PolygloTopia https://polyglotopia.com/category/skills/listening/ English Learning EFL ESL Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:26:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Barbie | Movie Songs Worksheet https://polyglotopia.com/barbie-movie-songs-worksheet/ https://polyglotopia.com/barbie-movie-songs-worksheet/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:01:40 +0000 https://polyglotopia.com/?p=989844 Practise listening with the songs "I'm Just Ken" and "What was I made for" from the Barbie movie!

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In the vibrant world of Barbie, where fashion, friendship, and fantasy converge, the iconic doll has become more than just a toy; she represents a cultural phenomenon that shapes the perceptions of generations. Two particular songs stand out because of their Oscar nomination and their potential to spark meaningful conversations about feminism and gender roles: “I’m Just Ken” interpreted by Ryan Gosling and Billie Eilish’s “What was I made for?”. That’s why we have chosen them for this article, which includes a gap fill activity, an ordering the stanzas task, as well as conversation questions on the themes of the songs. The worksheet is free and available in PDF version. You can download our free printable song worksheet or do the activities online. Happy listening!

"I'm Just Ken" - Listening Task

“I’m Just Ken” is a cry for attention, as he feels that he is always number two in Barbieland, and his effort to find an identity as he realizes that just being Ken might not be enough. It could be seen as a reflection of what a part of men might feel in a rapidly changing world where they now have to prove themselves and just being a man is not enough. Thus, the song, using humour and empathy manages to give an insight into the pressure to abide by gender roles that might result in being limiting or toxic.

Listen to the song and complete the gaps:

Doesn't seem to ______________what I do

I'm always number two

No one ______________how hard I tried

Oh, oh, I

I have feelings that I can't explain

______________' me insane

All my life, been so polite

But I'll sleep alone tonight

'Cause I'm just Ken

Anywhere else I'd be a ten

Is it my ______________to live and die a life of blonde fragility?

I'm just Ken

______________I see love, she sees a friend

What will it take for her to see the man behind the tan and ______________for me?

I wanna know what it's like to love

To be the ____________ _____________

Is it a crime?

 

Am I not hot when I'm in my feelings?

And is my moment finally here or am I dreamin'?

I'm no dreamer

Can you feel the Kenergy?

Feels so ______________, my Kenergy

Can you feel the Kenergy?

Feels so ______________, my Kenergy

I'm just Ken

Anywhere else I'd be a ten

Is it my ______________to live and die a life of blonde fragility?

I'm just Ken

Where I see love, she sees a friend

What will it ______________for her to see the man behind the tan and ______________ for me?

I'm just Ken (and I'm ______________)

And I'm great at doin' stuff

So, hey, ______________ ___ ______, yeah, I'm just Ken

My name's Ken (and so am I)

Put that manly hand in mine

So, hey, world, ______________ ___ ______, yeah, I'm just Ken

Baby, I'm just Ken (nobody else, nobody else)

"What was I made for" - Listening Task

Billie Eilish’s song “What Was I Made For?" invites listeners to explore the complex dynamics of identity and purpose, raising existential questions. Moreover, taking into account the movie scene of the song, it makes us reflect on what it means to be human and a reminder that sadness is part of the human experience. Of course, it could also be connected to how women experience the world and on the journey to explore their identity outside the predetermined roles.

Listen and order the stanzas:

Takin' a drive, I was an ideal

Looked so alive, turns out I'm not real

Just something you paid for

What was I made for?

 

Think I forgot how to be happy

Something I'm not, but something I can be

Something I wait for

Something I'm made for

Something I'm made for

 

'Cause I, I

I don't know how to feel

But I wanna try

I don't know how to feel

But someday, I might

 

'Cause I, 'cause I

I don't know how to feel

But I wanna try

I don't know how to feel

But someday I might

Someday I might

Someday, I might

 

I used to float, now I just fall down

I used to know but I'm not sure now

What I was made for

What was I made for?

 

When did it end? All the enjoyment

I'm sad again, don't tell my boyfriend

It's not what he's made for

What was I made for?

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

"I'm Just Ken" - Conversation Questions

  • What are Ken’s feelings in the song?
  • Why does he feel that way?
  • Can you describe the video?
  • What message does it convey?
  • How are gender roles criticized in the song/video?

"What was I made for?" - Conversation Questions

  • Do “real” humans also wonder what they were made for?
  • How do you think a transformation from being a “doll” to being a human would feel?
  • What are some things/feelings associated to being human?
  • Can we constantly be happy?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

"I'm Just Ken" - Worksheet Answers

Doesn't seem to matter what I do

I'm always number two

No one knows how hard I tried

Oh, oh, I

I have feelings that I can't explain

Drivin' me insane

All my life, been so polite

But I'll sleep alone tonight

'Cause I'm just Ken

Anywhere else I'd be a ten

Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blonde fragility?

I'm just Ken

Where I see love, she sees a friend

What will it take for her to see the man behind the tan and fight for me?

I wanna know what it's like to love

To be the real thing

Is it a crime?

Am I not hot when I'm in my feelings?

And is my moment finally here or am I dreamin'?

I'm no dreamer

Can you feel the Kenergy?

Feels so real, my Kenergy

Can you feel the Kenergy?

Feels so real, my Kenergy

I'm just Ken

Anywhere else I'd be a ten

Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blonde fragility?

I'm just Ken

Where I see love, she sees a friend

What will it take for her to see the man behind the tan and fight for me?

I'm just Ken (and I'm enough)

And I'm great at doin' stuff

So, hey, check me out, yeah, I'm just Ken

My name's Ken (and so am I)

Put that manly hand in mine

So, hey, world, check me out, yeah, I'm just Ken

Baby, I'm just Ken (nobody else, nobody else)

"What was I made for" - Worksheet Answers

I used to float, now I just fall down

I used to know but I'm not sure now

What I was made for

What was I made for?

 

Takin' a drive, I was an ideal

Looked so alive, turns out I'm not real

Just something you paid for

What was I made for?

 

'Cause I, I

I don't know how to feel

But I wanna try

I don't know how to feel

But someday, I might

Someday, I might

 

When did it end? All the enjoyment

I'm sad again, don't tell my boyfriend

It's not what he's made for

What was I made for?

 

'Cause I, 'cause I

I don't know how to feel

But I wanna try

I don't know how to feel

But someday I might

Someday I might

 

Think I forgot how to be happy

Something I'm not, but something I can be

Something I wait for

Something I'm made for

Something I'm made for

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Somewhere only we know – Keane | Worksheet | PET Reading Part 6 https://polyglotopia.com/somewhere-only-we-know-worksheet-b1/ https://polyglotopia.com/somewhere-only-we-know-worksheet-b1/#respond Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:14:39 +0000 https://polyglotopia.com/?p=989462 Practise PET Reading Part 6 with this free printable worksheet on Keane's song Somewhere only we know. Available pdf and online version.

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The wonderful, motivating song "Somewhere Only We Know"  by Keane, has become viral in several social media platforms, often used in reels with beautiful sceneries. The song expresses the nostalgia we feel when we think about our youth and invites listeners to feel these emotions and recall places, people and feelings from the past. After listening to the song, you can think about or discuss the questions related to its meaning. Before listening, you can guess the missing words and this way give yourself some grammar practice, especially if you need to prepare for a B1 exam. The following activity focuses on Part 6 of the PET Reading exam, but can be used for general grammar and listening practice as well.

Practise PET Reading Part 6 with a song

If you feel overwhelmed by B1 Practice and looking for a more entertaining way to get better marks in the exam, why don't you use some music to practise for Reading Part 6 part? PET B1 Reading Part 6 is challenging for many students and this worksheet is going to help you practise in a fun and memorable way. Apart from being a fun way to practise, listening to a song makes the answers easier to remember, and boosts your listening skills too. The worksheet is free and available in PDF version. You can download our free printable song worksheet or do the activities online. Happy listening!

PET Reading Part 6 tips and further practise

If you want more detailed information on what is included in Reading Part 6, you can have a look at this article. It explains the grammar points you need to study in order to get higher scores in this part of the exam. There is also a sample activity for you to practise.

First, complete the gaps:

I walked across ____________empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of ________hand
I felt _______earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh, simple thing, where ________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely ____
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

I came ___________a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used ______love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh, simple thing, where __________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely _____
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why _________ we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why ___________ we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know

Oh, simple thing, where __________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely ______
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why __________we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why___________we go?
So, why __________ we go?

Ooh, oh-oh
Ah, oh
This could be the end of everything
So, why __________ we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know

Now listen to the song and check your answers:

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

  1. What do you think the singer means by "somewhere only we know"?
  2. How does the singer feel about this special place mentioned in the song?
  3. Do you have a special place that holds sentimental value for you? Can you describe it?
  4. What images or scenes come to your mind when you listen to the song?
  5. What emotions do you feel when you listen to this song?
  6. What images would you include if you had to make a video clip for this song?
  7. Can you find words or phrases in the lyrics that you didn't know before?
  8. What are some “simple things” that you loved and still remember from when you were younger? Could you draw one of these?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go?
So, why don't we go?

Ooh, oh-oh
Ah, oh
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know

Find the song worksheet here:

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Practise with songs here:

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Flowers-Miley Cyrus | Worksheet https://polyglotopia.com/flowers-miley-cyrus-worksheet/ https://polyglotopia.com/flowers-miley-cyrus-worksheet/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:48:23 +0000 https://polyglotopia.com/?p=989103 Practise listening with this free printable lyrics’worksheet on Miley Cyrus’s song Flowers. You can also find related conversation questions about the topic of breaking up and recovering. Available PDF and online version.

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Miley Cyrus’s popular song Flowers is a great example of how popular songs can be adapted for classroom use and initiate meaningful discussions. Apart from being especially popular on social media, it is appropriate for English language learning lessons and can be used as a listening gap fill activity as well as a lead in for a conversation on happiness, love and independence.

It underlines the fact that people can recover from breakups and enjoy life as much as before. Contrary to many other popular songs, it emphasises on the importance of emotional independence and assertiveness. That’s why we have chosen it for this article, which includes a gap fill activity as well as conversation questions on the topic. The worksheet is free and available in PDF version. You can download our free printable song worksheet or do the activities online. Happy listening!

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the words:

We were good, we were gold
Kind of _________that can't be sold
We were right 'til we weren't
Built a home and watched it _________


Hum, I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna ___________
Started to cry, but then remembered I


I can buy myself ___________
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for ___________
Say things you don't understand
I can take ___________dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better ___________you can


Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby


Paint my ___________cherry-red
Match the roses that you left
No remorse, no ____________

 

I forgive every word you said
Ooh, I didn't wanna leave, baby
I didn't wanna ____________
Started to cry, but then remembered I


I can buy myself ___________
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for _____________
Say things you don't understand
I can take _____________dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better _________you can


Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better, ooh, I


I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna ____________
Started to cry, but then remembered I
(CHORUS)

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

  1. What is the overall message of the song?
  2. How does the song question the notion of relying on someone else for happiness and love?
  3. What are some examples of the singer feeling independent and able to do things on their own in the song?
  4. Discuss the emotions expressed in the song and how they evolve throughout the lyrics.
  5. What are the society norms about happiness?
  6. Are single people seen as happy or the other way round? Why?
  7. How do people usually experience breakups?
  8. Have you ever helped a friend get over their break up?
  9. Should our happiness depend on romantic relationships, relationships in general or can we be totally independent from others?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

We were good, we were gold
Kind of dream that can't be sold
We were right 'til we weren't
Built a home and watched it burn

Hum, I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna lie
Started to cry, but then remembered I

I can buy myself flowers
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for hours
Say things you don't understand
I can take myself dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than you can

Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby

Paint my nails cherry-red
Match the roses that you left
No remorse, no regret

I forgive every word you said
Ooh, I didn't wanna leave, baby
I didn't wanna fight
Started to cry, but then remembered I
I can buy myself flowers
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for hours
Say things you don't understand
I can take myself dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better, ooh, I
I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna fight
Started to cry, but then remembered I
(CHORUS)

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Anywhere by Rita Ora | ESL Worksheet https://polyglotopia.com/anywhere-by-rita-ora-lyrics-worksheet/ https://polyglotopia.com/anywhere-by-rita-ora-lyrics-worksheet/#respond Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:10:53 +0000 https://polyglotopia.com/?p=988598 If you’re a fan of pop music, you’ve probably heard Rita Ora’s hit song Anywhere on the radio or a streaming platform. This upbeat track has captured the interest of millions with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about looking for...

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If you're a fan of pop music, you've probably heard Rita Ora's hit song Anywhere on the radio or a streaming platform. This upbeat track has captured the interest of millions with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about looking for human connection, making a fresh start and the need that people sometimes feel to “escape”.

Now, with this worksheet, you can deepen your understanding of the song and even learn to sing it yourself! This worksheet includes a gap-fill activity, exercises to help you learn new vocabulary and related questions to think about or discuss with a partner. So, grab your headphones, download the worksheet, and hit the play button!

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the words:

(There is one word that you do not need to use)
crowd, black out, wanna, time flies by, belong
get away, look for, empty

[Verse 1]

_________________when the night is young

Daylight shines on an undisclosed location, location

Bloodshot eyes _________________the sun

Paradise delivered and we call it a vacation, vacation

You're painting me a dream that I

Wanna __________in, wanna ___________in

[Chorus]

Over the hills and far away

A million miles from L.A

Just anywhere away with you

I know we've got to ________________

Someplace where no one knows our name

We'll find the start to something new

Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere

Anywhere away with you

Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere

Anywhere away with you

Fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Oh, fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

[Verse 2]

Truth comes out when we're ______________

Looking for connection in a ____________of __________faces, ___________faces

Your secrets are the only thing I'm craving now

The good, and the bad, let me in

'Cause I can take it, I can take it

You're painting me a dream that I

Wanna _____________in, wanna ____________in

[Chorus]

Fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Oh, fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Take me anywhere

Oh, anywhere

Anywhere away with you

Take me anywhere

[Chorus]

[Post-Chorus]

Fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Oh

Now match the words to their definitions:

to be in the right place or a suitable place:

containing nothing:

to suddenly become unconscious:

to leave or escape from a person or place:

a large group of people:

used to mean that time passes quickly:

want to:

to search for someone or something:

Think or discuss about these questions:

1.What does the expression ¨empty faces¨ refer to?

2.Would you like to go somewhere where no one knows your name?

3.Time flies by when you are having fun? Do you agree? When does time fly by for you?

4.Who is the singer? Have you ever heard any of her songs?

5.Which place does she want to get away from?

6.Is getting away a solution when you don´t like the place where you live in? What other solutions can you find?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

[Verse 1]
Time flies by when the night is young
Daylight shines on an undisclosed location, location
Bloodshot eyes looking for the sun
Paradise delivered and we call it a vacation, vacation

You're painting me a dream that I
Wanna belong in, wanna belong in

[Chorus]
Over the hills and far away
A million miles from L.A
Just anywhere away with you
I know we've got to get away
Someplace where no one knows our name
We'll find the start to something new
Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Anywhere away with you
Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Anywhere away with you
Fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me
Oh, fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me

[Verse 2]
Truth comes out when we're blacking out
Looking for connection in a crowd of empty faces, empty faces
Your secrets are the only thing I'm craving now
The good, and the bad, let me in
'Cause I can take it, I can take it

You're painting me a dream that I
Wanna belong in, wanna belong in

[Chorus]
Fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me
Oh, fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Take me anywhere
Oh, anywhere
Anywhere away with you
Take me anywhere

[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
Fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me Oh

Now have a look at the words and their definitions:

to be in the right place or a suitable place: belong
containing nothing: empty
to suddenly become unconscious: black out
to leave or escape from a person or place: get away
a large group of people : crowd
used to mean that time passes quickly: time flies by
want to: wanna

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How to improve your listening skills in English https://polyglotopia.com/tips-for-improving-your-listening-skills-in-english/ https://polyglotopia.com/tips-for-improving-your-listening-skills-in-english/#respond Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:26:58 +0000 https://polyglotopia.com/?p=988559 Want to improve English listening skills? Check out these practical tips and develop your skills: get better listening exams scores and enjoy your favourite content in English.

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Are you looking to improve your listening skills in English? Maybe it’s because you want to pass a language proficiency test or exam, or simply because you want to be able to understand your favourite series. Improving your listening skills can indeed help you ace your exams, but can also offer plenty of benefits in your academic, personal, and professional life.

In this article, we'll provide you with some tips on how to improve your listening skills in English, from listening to English content as much as possible to focusing on pronunciation and establishing a routine. With consistent practice and dedication, you can develop your listening skills and become a more effective communicator in English.

Establish a practice routine

Listening is a skill and in order to develop it, you need regular practice. It can be as little as 10-15 minutes per. As long as it becomes a routine, you will definitely see results in the long run.

Don’t overlook the pronunciation

When you learn new words, make sure you also learn how they are pronounced. If you don’t, it will be difficult to recognize them when you listen. Also, it is important to notice how words are used in connected speech.

Listen for keywords

Were you expecting to understand every single word? I bet you can’t do this in your mother tongue either. Focus on the keywords, the information you are looking for, don’t expect to understand and remember everything!

Listen again, then read

Listening the same audio two or three times can result in a pleasant surprise as you will understand more each time. Finally, if possible, you can read the text i.e. the subtitles and check if what you got and what you missed.

Become familiar with different accents

English is spoken worldwide, with a huge variety of different accents. Make sure you get exposure to as many of them as the pronunciation of sounds as well as the intonation varies significantly.

Be patient

Get rid of the negative mindset, as it might block your progress. If you feel stressed and lack confidence, your results and motivation will be affected. It takes time, but you will see results if you practise regularly. So, don’t say to yourself that you are not good at listening. You just haven’t practised enough yet.

Have fun

Listen to audios about topics you are interested in: find podcasts, youtube videos, movies, series or songs that you like. Remember, motivation is important, so find a way to enjoy the process.

Ready to practise?

Check out listening activities here:

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B2 Listening Part 4 on Sports, Crime and Racism https://polyglotopia.com/listening-part-4-on-sports-crime-and-racism/ https://polyglotopia.com/listening-part-4-on-sports-crime-and-racism/#respond Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:27:20 +0000 https://polyglotopia.com/?p=987981 Practise B2 listening part with video listening on Eric Cantona's infamous kick. After listening, discuss about sports, crime and racism.

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Listening Part 4 (Cambridge B2 Practice)

Below you can find a listening activity based on a BBC video about the infamous kick of Eric Cantona. Have ever you heard about his “infamous kick”? What do you think the listening will be about? Use this article to practise for B2 level listening and talk about sports, racism and crime.

Before you listen:

Words that can help you before listening:

  • Deal with = face, confront (a problem)
  • Appeal= (law) to request a change in the decision of a court, by applying to a higher court in order to obtain a more favourable decision

  • Put up with= tolerate

  • Assault= physically attack

While Listening:

Watch or listen and look at the options. Choose the best answer: a, b, or c.

1. What does Garry Palister believe was the reason behind Cantona's reaction?

(a) The journalists’ pressure on footballers.

(b) Several abuse incidents Cantona had to face before.

(c) Cantona’s personality.

 

2. People who were at the pitch describe that:

(a) Eric Cantona started moving rapidly.

(b) A fan was shouting at Eric Cantona.

(c) A fan entered the pitch in order to confront Cantona.

3. The court of appeal finally decided to:

(a) Suspend Cantona for the rest of the season.

(b) Imprison Cantona for two weeks.

(c) Give Cantona a community service order.

4. Why was Prosecutor Jeffrey McCann attacked by Simmons?

(a) McCann wanted to ban Simmons from football grounds.

(b) McCann claimed Cantona was innocent.

(c) Simmons was very stressed about going to court.

5. The speaker on the panel stresses that:

(a) Some fans treat players as if they were their property.

(b) Fans should be able to say anything they want to the players.

(c) It is important to hear the opinion of the fans, as they own the team.

6. Why did people use to put up with racism in football grounds?

(a) Because back then they did not realise it was an issue.

(b) Because nobody took serious action against it.

(c) Because the society was racist so they could not do anything.

7. The last speaker is convinced that:

(a) Cantona should have gone to prison because he was guilty of assault.

(b) The situation would have ended in a different way if Cantona was black.

(c) No action has been taken to protect players after the Cantona kick.

Download the B2 Listening Part 4 Worksheet

Download the Answers

After listening:

Below you can find some words related to crime and justice from the video. Can you guess their meanings? Look them up in the dictionary and check your anwers:

  1. Sentence (law)
  2. Community service
  3. Guilty
  4. Innocent
  5. Ban

Conversation questions

  • Are you a football fan? How often do you watch football on TV/online?
  • What is your favourite football team?
  • Who is your favourite footballer and why?
  • How often do you watch live sporting events?
  • Have you ever witnessed a similar incident? What happened?
  • Is football popular in your country? Why? What attracts people to football?
  • What do you think the punishment should be for fans who act this way? Would banning them from football grounds solve the issue?
  • Are hooligans an issue in your country/city?
  • How do authorities deal with the problem?
  • What are your thoughts on community service? Do you know any other famous people who have been ordered to do community service?

For useful expressions, click here:

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This lesson plan is focused on Rosa Linn’s song, Snap. Apart from practising listening, students get to discover several phrasal verbs and practise speaking on the topic of the song, using the new expressions, and having a meaningful conversation. The worksheet is freely available in a pdf printable version. Enjoy!

Main language learning objectives:

define and use the following phrasal verbs (turn off, turn out, get out of, get over (sth or sb), put out (a fire)
practise listening for specific information

Other aims:

eliciting meaning from context
practise scanning
practise speaking

Simplified lesson plan

  1. Lead in: Show students the photo from the song and elicit different feelings it conveys.

Rosa Linn playing the guitar

  1. Pre-teach the words snap and fade.
  2. Give students the worksheet, they have to read and predict the missing words.
  3. Students listen and fill in the gaps.
  4. Students scan the text to find and circle the verbs: turn off, turn out, get out of, get over (sth or sb), put out
  5. Students guess the meaning from context, you can give guidance depending on the needs/level and discuss the best definitions with them.
  6. Elicit that the first 5 are phrasal verbs.
  7. Speaking time: they discuss the questions they choose in pairs. Let them know that if they prefer not to discuss a specific question, they can say: I’d rather not talk about this/ I’d prefer not to talk about this. The objective here, apart from free speaking practice is for them to use some of the new vocabulary in a meaningful conversation, personalise the task, and maybe share something new about themselves with the group.

Phrasal verbs that appear in Snap

  1. Turn off
  2. Turn out
  3. Get out of
  4. Get over (sth or sb)
  5. Put out (a fire)
  6. Lose count (of) 

Conversation Questions on Rosa Linn's "Snap"

1. What problem does the protagonist face?
2. What do people usually say to her?
3. How can you get over someone?
What advice would you give to the singer?
4. Did you know the singer/song?
5. How did you feel while listening to the song?
6. Have you or your friends ever been in a similar situation?
What did you do?
7. Why do you think this song has become viral on tik tok?
8. Where is the singer from?
9. Have you ever lost count of something? What was it?
10. Could you share a memory you’d never want to fade away?

Practise with songs here:

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