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Music Video Lesson - 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen'

Average: 2.9 (18 votes)

The Sound of Music was my favourite film as a child! This song is about two young teenagers that are starting to fall in love. The man (Rolf) is telling the woman (Liesl) that she needs protecting because she is young.

This song is full of adjectives that describe people's personality. Listen to the song and then try and put the correct adjective in each gap.

What was your favourite film when you were a child?

Music Video Lesson - 'Foundations'

Average: 2.8 (25 votes)

Before you read the lyrics and listen to this song, I want you to look at the vocabulary below. The song is about a relationship. Answer the following questions just by looking at the words:

1. Is the relationship good or bad?

2. Do you think the two people are still together?

3. Can you make a story about this relationship using these words?

When you have answered those questions, listen to the song and put the words in the correct gaps. Let us know what you think!

Listening - Blood Brothers

Average: 3.1 (20 votes)

Are you superstitious?

Superstition: a belief not based on knowledge on reason that certain actions will bring about negative results.

Superstitious: a person who believes in superstitions. e.g. 'She thinks that if you break a mirror you will have seven years bad luck, she’s so superstitious!'

Music Video Lesson - 'Hey There Delilah'

Average: 2.6 (18 votes)

This song was a number one hit in 2007 and was also nominated for a grammy!

With this listening exercise, I want you to try and complete the gaps before you listen to the song.

You should be able to guess the missing word from the context. Let us know how you get on!

Lesson by Caroline

Music Video Lesson - All Saints 'Pure Shores'

Average: 2.7 (22 votes)

This song is about finding a place where you can totally relax. For the singer, this place is the beach. I'm also from the seaside and really love to spend time by the sea, especially when I can eat fish and chips there! Listen to this song and try and complete the gaps with the correct lyrics.

You do not need to listen to the whole song.

Lesson by Caroline

Music Video Lesson - KT Tunstall 'Suddenly I See'

Average: 3.7 (23 votes)

This song, by KT Tunstall is the definition of 'summery music'!

It makes me feel like dancing in the park in the sunshine.

It would really help me if you could tell me which songs you like to listen to when the sun is shining. Or do you have a favourite artist?

Complete this gap fill exercise and then let me know!

Lesson by Caroline

Music Video Lesson - The Rolling Stones 'Ruby Tuesday'

Average: 2.9 (12 votes)

By now you all know I have an obsession with songs that tell stories.

I also have a small obsession with The Rolling Stones and this is one of my favourite songs.

One of the reasons I love it so much is because the choreographer Christopher Bruce created this dance to it and I learnt the dance for an exam.

Listen to the song and see if you can complete the gaps with the correct words. Then tell us what you think of the song and the dance.

Lesson by Caroline Devane

Music Video Lesson - The Script

Average: 3.3 (26 votes)

This is a very romantic song about a man who will wait forever for the love of his life to return to him. Although I think if someone did that for me I’d be quite cross and tell them to go inside and have a shower...

What do you think? Is this man romantic or silly?

Listen to the song and complete the gaps with the correct vocabulary.

Music Video Lesson - Anthony David

Average: 4 (13 votes)

I really like this song because it has some beautiful images, including sunshine, gold and rainbows!

Listen to this song and then put the words in the correct gaps.

Lesson by Caroline Devane

Music Video Lesson - Pet Shop Boys

Average: 2.9 (14 votes)

Do you enjoy singing, dancing or running?

Listen to this song by the Pet Shop Boys and try and decide which word goes in which gap.

I thought this song was from the 1980’s but it’s actually from the early 1990’s.

Do you enjoy this kind of music?

Let me know!

By Caroline Devane