If I Were a Boy by Beyoncé

These days we are learning how to form and use conditional sentences and this song includes a lot of them in its lyrics.Listen as you see the video by clicking here. I hope you like it!

Here are the lyrics for you to check:



Would you like to sing this song by yourself? Here is the karaoke version!

Happy Valentine's Day!

As you all know, today is St. Valentine's Day (February 14). In the UK and USA it is a very popular day. People exchange gifts, cards (called valentines and chocolate with the loved ones). It is not only a day for couples! People also celebrate friendship.

In class we read about the history and origins of this day and we did some activities on a love song. Here you will find lots of interesting things about this day (games, texts, printables, crafts, etc.)

Here is a video of the song we listened to in class.

Have a happy Valentine's Day!

We Are the World

Last Friday we celebrated Peace Day at school. Here is an interesting song dealing with peace and a better future. Enjoy both the song and video!

Someday from Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Have you ever listened to Someday, a song from Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame? Watch the video and listen to it. It has a beautiful message.



Now you can read the lyrics here. Think about them . . . and of course, think about the things you can do to improve the world!

Imagine by John Lennon

On 30 January we celebrate the School Day of Peace and Non-Violence. One of the most representative songs is Imagine by John Lennon. Enjoy the video here as you listen to the song and think about the lyrics. Then, you can sing using the karaoke version.

Do They Know it's Christmas?

Band Aid is a British charity that calls artists to record a Christmas single. Do They Know It's Christmas Time at All? is a song written in 1984 to raise money for the relief of famine in Ethiopia in 1984 and 1985. Many famous singers contributed with their voices. Although the song is almost 25 years old, I think the message is still valid. What do you think?



Here are the lyrics for you to think about the content:

Happy Turkey Day!

As you know, on the fourth Thursday of November people in the USA celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Members of the family meet around a huge dinner where stuffed turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes play an important role. Americans also enjoy American football on TV and there is a famous parade along the streets of New York.

People give thanks for all the things they have and they say "Happy Thanksgiving!". I wish you a happy day with this funny video I came across.



Here is the original song and a link to the karaoke version for you to sing alone.

A song with all the meanings you want . . .

In the last comment Luis posted he included a website to see one of his favourite videos in YouTube. Now we will listen to a song he also likes: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by The Beatles.

Apparently there are several explanations for the inspiration of this song. Some people say John Lennon got the inspiration from a picture drawn by his son. Other people say it has to do with drugs.

Anyway, I agree with Luis it is a good song, easy to understand and follow. It includes a lot of vocabulary dealing with nature, doesn't it? How many of these words can you find? Any other explanation for it?

Enjoy the video!

Imagine!

Here is one of Ángela's favourite songs in English: Imagine by John Lennon. You can see a live version of it with subtitles. Would you dare to translate it into Spanish?


Here is a karaoke version for you to sing in English.

Adjectives of personality

As you know, we began unit 1 with a review of personal descriptions. In this video by Des'ree you'll listen to her song You Gotta Be. In the chorus there are 8 different personality adjectives. Can you tell me which they are? Send a comment with the 8 adjectives and their translation into Spanish.

Enjoy the song!