Learning English Through Western Music

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🎵 Lesson Plan

Level: Intermediate (B1–B2)
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Focus: Vocabulary, listening, pronunciation, and cultural context
Materials:

  • Audio/video of a chosen Western song (e.g., “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars)

  •  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R533DDds3RY

  • Lyrics (with some blanks)

  • Online dictionary

  • Whiteboard / shared document (if online)


🧩 1. Warm-Up (10 min)

Objective: Activate interest and background knowledge.

Activities:

  • Ask:

    • “What kind of English songs do you like?”

    • “Do you ever read lyrics to understand the meaning?”

  • Play a short clip from a few genres (pop, country, rock, R&B).

    • Discuss: “How do the songs make you feel?”

  • Introduce today’s song (artist, genre, theme).


🎧 2. Listening & Comprehension (20 min)

Objective: Improve listening and catch details.

Activities:

  1. First listen (no lyrics)

    • Just enjoy and guess the topic/emotions.

    • Discuss: “What do you think it’s about?”

  2. Second listen (with lyrics with blanks)

  • Fill in missing words.

  • Review answers together.

If you ever find yourself (1) ________ in the dark
And you can't see the (2) ________,
I'll be the light to (3) ________ you.

Find out what we're (4) ________ of,
When we are called to help our (5) ________ in need.

You can count on me like (6) ________, (7) ________, (8) ________,
I'll be there.
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like (9) ________, (10) ________, (11) ________,
You'll be there.
'Cause that's what friends are (12) ________.

If you tossin' and you're (13) ________,
And you can't fall (14) ________,
I'll sing a song beside you.

And if you ever forget how much you (15) ________ to me,
Every day I will (16) ________ you.

  1. Vocabulary check

  • Focus on 5–8 key expressions (e.g., count on, right beside you, when times get tough).

  • Match with meanings or pictures.

Expression / PhraseMeaning (Simple English)Example / Picture Ideacount on (someone) to depend or rely on a person Two friends helping each other right beside you physically or emotionally next to someone Friends standing side by side when times get tough when life is difficult Stormy weather / sad emoji find yourself stuck in the dark feel lost, confused, or in trouble Person with a flashlight in darkness see the light find hope or a solution Sunlight breaking through clouds guide you show or lead the way A friend pointing the direction what we’re made of our true strength or character A superhero or heart symbol help our friends in need support friends who have problems A person helping another up tossin’ and turnin’ unable to sleep because of worry Person awake in bed at night fall asleep begin to sleep Sleeping peacefully remind you help you remember something Sticky note or memory bubble that’s what friends are supposed to do it’s normal for friends to help Friends hugging or giving a hand

🧩 Suggested Classroom Activity: “Match the Meaning”


🗣️ 3. Language Focus (15–20 min)

Objective: Practice vocabulary and pronunciation.

Activities:

  • Pronunciation drills: Practice rhythm and stress using lines from the song.
    (e.g., clap or tap while singing phrases to feel natural stress patterns.)

  • Grammar point: Highlight useful structure(s) from lyrics.

    • Example: “You can count on me” → modal ‘can’ for offering help.

  • Make 2–3 personalized sentences using that pattern.


💬 4. Speaking & Cultural Discussion (15–20 min)

Objective: Encourage real communication and cultural understanding.

Activities:

  • Discuss questions like:

    • “What message does this song send?”

    • “How do you express friendship/love/support in your own culture?”

    • “Do you know a similar song in your language?”

  • Students share short responses or relate to personal experience.


🪶 5. Creative Extension (Homework or Project)

Choose one:

  • Write a short paragraph: “What this song means to me.”

  • Find another English song and present:

    • Title + artist

    • Meaning summary

    • 3 new words or phrases they learned


🧠 Optional Add-ons

  • Use YouGlish or Lyricstraining.com for listening games.

  • Compare idioms/metaphors between songs.

  • Create a mini playlist: “Songs That Teach English”.


🌟 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, learners will:

  • Understand and use new vocabulary from the song.

  • Improve listening skills through real English rhythm.

  • Gain cultural insight into Western music themes.

  • Build confidence speaking about feelings and ideas in English.

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