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
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
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
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.
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
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
I'm not a big fan of this song, but it has some great vocabulary in it and contains a really good message!
Listen and try to complete the gaps. You only need to listen to the first verse. What do you think the message of this song is?
Lesson by Caroline
Here's a trailer for the new movie Rio.
Before you watch it, read through the 5 questions below. When you have read them, watch the clip.
What do you think about this film? Has anyone seen it? Are you planning too? Do you think that Disney movies are just for kids.
Listen to EC London student Thomas talk about his time learning English with us. This is a good opportunity to hear a non-native speaker's English accent.
Before you watch the video, take a moment to read through the 7 questions below so that you know what information you are listening for.
Have you been to London or even studied at our school there?
Continuing my theme of dream and sleep themed lessons, do you think I may be a little bit exhausted?
This song is originally from the musical Les Miserables. If you are one of our students studying in London, go and see it!
Listen to this recording of the song and try and complete the gaps with the correct vocabulary.
Good night! Sweet dreams!
Lesson by Caroline Devane