Music Club - Speaking

Kiss From A Rose With Seal (Higher)

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MyClub: British Music (higher)

Today we will discuss and listen to some popular music

from The U.K

We will:
-Listen to a popular musician from The U.K
-Discuss the comparisons between contemporary & old
school music
-Examine the language within the music

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Groups Of Two

Talk In Your Groups

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Group Discussion – Make notes first

1. What do you think the words “Kiss From A Rose” mean?

2. Have you ever heard of a singer named Seal? What is he
famous for?
3. Have you ever seen the Batman movies? Which ones?
4. How often do you listen to music in English? Why?/Why not?
5. What is a soundtrack? Explain what it’s used for
6. What’s the difference between contemporary music and old
school music? Give examples

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Vocabulary - Groups of Two

• Discuss what these phrases mean?

soundtrack
The light that you shine
Kiss from a rose
Bloom
Gloom
Addiction

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Vocabulary - Groups of Two

• Match the phrases to the meanings

To be unable to stop a habit

soundtrack
Sadness
The light that you shine
When a flower opens
Kiss from a rose
To Be Touched By Something
Bloom
Beautiful
Gloom
Beauty
Addiction
A song made to promote a movie

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Language Discussion - Groups of Two
• If you were a musician would you use this language in your song? Why?/Why not?
• If you were a musician, what type of musician would you be? Why?/Why not?
• What type of lyrics would you write about?
To be unable to stop a habit
soundtrack
Sadness
The light that you shine
When a flower opens
Kiss from a rose
To Be Touched By Something
Bloom
Beautiful
Gloom
Beauty
Addiction
A song made to promote a movie

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Listening

LISTEN TO THE SONG

WRITE THE MISSING LYRICS
Listening

• Write down the missing lyrics

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Listen Again

• Check the answers

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Check Your Answers As A Group

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Group Feedback

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 Presentation: Groups Of Two

1. Choose an English song you really enjoy. List five reasons

why you enjoy it
2. Explain the meaning of the lyrics to the class
3. Each group will speak for two minutes minimum
4. Present your ideas to the class
Make notes first

Each team will present their ideas to the class

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