🎯 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. 👇
