Get ready to enjoy a classic holiday tune! In today’s listening activity, we’ll be listening to “Let It Snow!” performed by the legendary Frank Sinatra 🎤.
This cheerful song is full of fun winter imagery and a cozy atmosphere.
As you listen, pay attention to the words describing the snow, the cold, and the warmth of the season ☃️🔥.
Before we start, here are a few questions to think about:
What kind of weather does the song describe? 🌨️
How does the singer feel about the winter season? 💭
Now, let’s listen and practice our listening skills while enjoying some holiday cheer! 🎄🎶
🎯 Learning Goal: Discuss the theme of regret and reflect on past decisions using the song “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars.
In this lesson, you’ll explore how regrets can help us learn and grow. Through listening to “When I Was Your Man,” we’ll discuss Bruno Mars’s lyrics, share our own experiences of missed opportunities, and practice expressing regret in English.
Glossary
Regret (verb)
Definition: To feel sad, disappointed, or sorry about something you did or didn’t do.
Example:“I regret not studying harder for the exam.”
Regret (noun)
Definition: A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or sorrow about something in the past.
Example:“My biggest regret is not learning to play the piano when I was younger.”
Remember: When regret is a verb, it describes the action of feeling sorry. When it’s a noun, it describes the feeling itself.
💬 Let’s Talk
Think about a time when you regretted not doing something.
What does it mean to regret something?
Have you ever felt like you should have done something differently?
📺 Let’s Listen to the Song
Listen to the song and complete the lyrics
💡 🗣️ Small Group Discussion
Join your assigned group in the breakout room and discuss the following:
What do you think Bruno Mars regrets most?
Can you relate to his regrets in any way?
What would you do if you could go back in time and make a different choice?
How can reflecting on regrets help us make better choices in the future?
Choose a group representative to share your discussion points with the class.
👩🏫 🙋♂️ 🙋♀️ Class Discussion
Let’s discuss together what we heard in the groups.
What were some similar or different ideas?
Any interesting thoughts about learning from regret?
✍️ Write About It
Write a short paragraph about something you regret not doing in the past. Explain what you learned from it and how you might handle a similar situation in the future.
What’s one thing you regret not doing? What did you learn? Share your reflection in the comments below. 👇
Close your eyes and listen to the song one more time
3. Complete the quiz
1 Complete the sentence: “If I were a boy, I _______ treat her better.” a) will b) would c) am
2. What does Beyoncé sing she would do if she were a boy? a) Spend all her money on clothes b) Play video games all day c) Put herself first and make her partner feel second
3. Finish the sentence: “If you ___________ what I go through, you would feel the same way.” a) understand b) understanding c) understood
4. What is the correct form of the verb in the second conditional for “he”? a) were b) is c) are
5. Complete the sentence: “If he were a girl, he ________ understand how it feels.” a) don’t b) doesn’t c) wouldn’t
6. What is the correct form of the verb in the second conditional for “we”? a) am b) is c) were
7. Finish the sentence: “If we ___________ in her shoes, we would know how hard it is.” a) were b) are c) be
8. What does the second conditional express? a) An event happening in the future b) A hypothetical situation in the present or future c) A fact or habit
9. Complete the sentence: “If I were a boy, I _______ have to try so hard.” a) don’t b) wouldn’t c) won’t
10. What does Beyoncé imply through the use of the second conditional in the song? a) That she wants to be a boy b) That she wishes her partner understood her perspective better c) That boys are superior to girls
Answers:
b) would
c) Put herself first and make her partner feel second
c) understood
a) were
c) wouldn’t
c) were
a) were
b) A hypothetical situation in the present or future
b) wouldn’t
b) That she wishes her partner understood her perspective better
