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Talking about Music in English

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Survival English

Hello everyone! My name is ________. I’m from ________. I currently live in ________. I am a/an ________. I enjoy studying ________. I joined Open English ________ ago. I (know / don’t know) how to play an instrument.

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Beginner: Warm-up What’s your favorite kind of music?

My favorite kind of music is ____________________.

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Beginner: Vocabulary

guitar band microphone drums loud trumpet song

organ clap play

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Beginner: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

clap

B.

guitar

C.

band

D.

trumpet

E.

organ

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Beginner: Vocabulary Practice Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words song

He uses two sticks to play the __________.

loud

Singers use ___________ to make their voices sound louder.

play

She wrote a ______ about her lover.

drums

I started to _______ the piano when I was six years old.

microphones

They practice in the garage because their music is very ______.

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Beginner: Discussion Complete the following sentences according to your opinion I … listen to music. A. often B. sometimes C. seldom

I … to A. B. C.

play a musical instrument. know how don’t know how want to learn how

I am … singer. A. a great B. an okay C. a horrible

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Beginner Question & Picture Matching

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

1. How many people do you think are in the audience? 2. What’s it like being a director? 3. Are your lips tired?

4. Why is the music so loud? 5. How many strings does it have?

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Picture Fill-in-the-Blank Choose the correct verb and conjugate as needed

strum

sing

dance

march

turn up the volume

1. She likes to __________ in front of other people because she has a beautiful voice. 2. Our school band __________ in the parade tomorrow. 3. He’s over there__________ the guitar. 4. Can you __________? I really like this song! 5. This music makes me want to __________. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Beginner: Creating Sentences Create a sentence by using a subject, a verb and a complement

I

join

You We

in front of people have

play

a great voice a performance

They Angie

a band an album

He

She

talent

record

a song a choir

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Beginner: Choose One Read the sentence with the correct answer 1. I want to learn how to (play / am playing) the trumpet.

2. She (sing / sings) when she listens to the radio.

3. He (is having / has) a degree in music.

4. They both (are writing / write) songs for a living.

5. The audience (will clap / clapped) after the band finished playing.

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Beginner: Match the Answer Match each question to the correct answer

1. What’s the name of this song?

2. Does he know how to play the organ?

__ Yes, she has an amazing voice!

__ They’re going to watch a concert.

3. Is your wife a good singer?

__ I can’t remember, but I really like it!

4. Where are they going?

__ I practiced with my band all day.

5. What did you do yesterday?

__ Yes, he learned to play it when he was ten years old.

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Beginner: Let’s Talk!

Will:

Hey, James. What’s new?

James: Hi, Will. I’m just getting ready to go to a rock concert. Will:

That sounds awesome! Are the tickets expensive?

James: I don’t know. I won four tickets on the radio. Do you want to go with me? Will:

Yes! I’d love to go. What time does the concert start?

James: It starts at eight o’clock. Come by my place around 6:30. Will:

Great! Should I bring anything with me?

James: Bring a jacket. The concert is going to be outside. See you soon!

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Beginner: Let’s Talk! Follow-up Answer the following questions about the previous passage What kind of concert are Will and James going to? A. a jazz concert B. a rock concert C. a pop concert How many tickets did James win? A. one B. three C. four At what time does the concert start? A. five o’clock B. nine o’clock C. eight o’clock

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Beginner: Q & A Formation Complete the question using the underlined words as hints, then choose the correct option to complete the sentence

_____ took a music class in college?

_____ kind of contest do you think he will win?

1. She ____ a music class in college. a. takes b. took c. take 2. I think he ____ the singing contest tomorrow. a. wins b. won c. will win

_____ they listen to classical music?

3. They always ____ to classical music in the car. a. listens b. are listening c. listen Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

What’s Missing? Complete each sentence with a word from the list were listening

listened

had

better

have

kind

learns

kinds

is learning

best

1. He _________ to play the drums.

2. My favorite _________ of music is jazz.

3. Organs and pianos ________ keys.

4. She’s the ________ guitar player I know.

5. They ________ to music for three hours yesterday. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Beginner: Categories Match each word to its corresponding category

Things musicians use

microphone

drums

trumpet

Things musicians do

clarinet

sing

organ

practice

clap

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Beginner: Pronunciation Pairs Listen to the difference between each pair of words and practice pronouncing each pair band

bend

song

sang

play

ploy

clap

clip

soft

sift

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Beginner: Who Said It? Match each sentence to its appropriate picture A.

B.

C.

I’m singing a song. I’m playing the drums. I’m playing the trumpet. I’m holding a microphone. I’m wearing a hat.

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Intermediate Lesson Content

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Intermediate: Warm-up What words do you associate with music?

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Intermediate: Vocabulary

lyrics drums

listen instruments dance sing flute jazz latin

rock & roll

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Intermediate: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

drum

B.

dance

C.

sing

D.

flute

E.

lyrics

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Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice Use the words below to create your own sentences lyrics

Ex: Many people know the lyrics of their favorite song by heart.

drums listen instruments dance sing flute

jazz latin rock & roll

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Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word Synonym

Word

Antonym

complicated

fast

quiet

pleasant

loud

short

celebrated

complex

slow

quick

delightful

unpopular

lengthy

long

horrible

blaring

popular

simple

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Intermediate: General Discussion •

What’s your favorite kind of music? Why do you prefer it?

•

If you could play any instrument, which one would it be? Why?

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Intermediate: Let’s Talk David:

Hey, Michelle. How are you? Did you go to the concert last night? I looked for you, but I didn’t see you.

Michelle: Hello, David. I’m doing pretty well, thanks. No, I couldn’t go. I really wanted to though.

David:

Man, that’s a real bummer! It was really something to see. Why couldn’t you go?

Michelle: I couldn’t get a ride to the arena. I called around for about two hours and then I finally gave up. David:

Are you kidding me? You should have called me. I drove a bunch of my friends there.

Michelle: The truth is, I wasn’t sure that you were going. So, how was it? I bet it was great! David:

It was amazing! The music was loud, and everyone was dancing. We had an awesome time.

Michelle: I wish I could’ve gone. If I need a ride next time, I’ll remember to call you. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Intermediate: Let’s Talk! Follow-up •

Why couldn’t Michelle go to the concert?

•

Who did David drive to the concert?

•

Where was the concert held?

•

What does David say happened at the concert?

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Intermediate: Q & A Match each question to the correct answer

1. Where are you going?

__ It’s all right. It’s nothing special.

2. When did you buy your trumpet?

__ I’m going to band practice.

3. Do you like this music?

__ I have a lot of jazz CD’s, so I guess that’s my favorite.

4. What’s your favorite type of music?

5. What’s it like being a famous musician?

__ It’s crazy! Sometimes, I can’t believe that millions of people know my name.

__ I got it about two years ago.

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Intermediate: Story Sequence Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story _ Al went to the concert and really enjoyed himself.

_ Al heard that his favorite band was coming to town. _ Al bought a ticket with his credit card. _ Al wanted to attend their concert. _ Al called the ticket hotline.

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Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases Match the idiom to its meaning 1) The window is closed as tight as a drum. No rain will get in. 2) Tilman snuck out to a party. He had to face the music when he got home. 3) When I heard that I was getting promoted, it was music to my ears!

a) to go your own way; do things differently from others b) to receive punishment; to accept the unpleasant results of one's actions

c) stretched tight, sealed tight 4) My grandma went on and on about winning the raffle. She sounded like a broken record.

5) Most successful innovators march to the beat of a different drummer.

d) a welcome sound; news that someone is pleased to hear e) to repeat the same thing over and over again

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Intermediate: Error Correction Choose the correct answer 1. What kind of music you listens to right now? A. is you listening B. are you listening C. have you listened

2. He ask me to turn the music down. A. asking B. have asked C. asked 3. He learn to play the flute when he was five. A. has learned B. learned C. is learning Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Intermediate: Let’s Talk Pictures! What are your thoughts about this picture?

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Advanced Lesson Content

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Advanced: Warm-up What musical instruments can you name?

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Advanced: Someone Once Said “Mr. Wagner has beautiful moments but bad quarters of an hour.” - Gioacchino Antonio Rossini

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Advanced: Vocabulary

rhythm musician genre

saxophone harmonica composer cello accompaniment ensemble pitch

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Advanced: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

composer

B.

cello

C.

harmonica

D.

ensemble

E.

saxophone

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Advanced: Vocabulary Practice Use the words below to create your own sentences Ex: It’s fascinating to watch a musician play an instrument.

rhythm musician genre

saxophone harmonica composer cello accompaniment ensemble pitch

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Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word Synonym

Word

Antonym

yell

harmonious

discordant

congruous

bang

lifeless

boisterous

scream

introduction

energetic

lively

tap

finale

raucous

soft

hit hard

coda

whisper

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Advanced: Sentence Rewording Read each sentence and replace the word with a synonym or antonym 1. By far, Carey is the best singer I know. A

2. Tommy told me that he really hates folk music. S

3. Everyone I know thinks Mellissa has a lovely voice. S

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Advanced: General Discussion •

What genre of music do you dislike? Why don’t you like it?

•

In your opinion, who is the most popular musician or singer of all time? What do you think about their music?

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Advanced: Let’s Talk Lance: Don’t you just love music? I listen to it every day. I think it’s one of the best things ever created. What’s your favorite kind of music, Devin? Devin: I’m a big fan of classic rock and pop. I guess that if I had to make a choice between those two, I’d have to go with classic rock. It’s the music that I grew up listening to. What about you? Lance: I love pop, classical, and techno music. I know it sounds crazy because they are all so different. Techno is definitely my favorite though. Are you into techno? Devin: No, it is a little too weird for me. The repetitive beat makes me feel like I’m going nuts. Plus, I think dance music should have lyrics. Of course, that’s just my opinion. Lance: Really? I like the fact that it doesn’t have any words. You see, the beat is what I love most about techno. It leaves the music open to interpretation. Devin: That’s very interesting. I’ve never thought about it like that. I guess you have a point there. Now, I think I can see why you like it. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Advanced: Let’s Talk! Follow-up • Lance loves techno music but Devin doesn’t. How do you feel about techno? Why? • The conversation uses several phrases (gets under my skin, into techno, going nuts). What do you think these phrases mean?

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Advanced: Error Correction Correct the mistake 1. Mike is learning play the guitar.

2. Alicia is being a gifted vocalist.

3. Do you know how to play a instrument?

4. The audience clap when the band finished playing.

5. My brother have been playing the drums for more than ten years.

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Advanced: Reading Comprehension

Music therapy is an interpersonal process in which a therapist uses music and all of its facets—physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic, and spiritual—to help clients improve or maintain their health. In some instances, the client's needs are addressed directly through music; in others they are addressed through the relationships that develop between the client and the therapist. Music therapy is used with individuals of all ages and for a variety of conditions: psychiatric disorders, medical problems, physical handicaps, sensory impairments, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, communication disorders, interpersonal problems, and aging. It is also used to improve learning, build self-esteem, reduce stress, support physical exercise, and facilitate a host of other health-related activities. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Advanced: Reading Discussion

• What is the main idea of this passage? • According to the text, music therapy helps clients improve or maintain their health. In your opinion, can musical therapy be effective or not? Explain. • Many people find that music affects their mood. What kind of music improves your mood, and what kind has a negative effect on you? Why do you think that is?

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Advanced: Expressions & Phrases Match the idiom to its meaning

1) He’s hard up for money, so I bet he’ll sell his car for a song.

a) to teach someone something intensely by repetition

2) My teacher drummed American history into me.

b) to be in a subordinate position to someone; to be the second choice

3) We need to drum up interest in the concert on Friday! Let’s visit every classroom to sell tickets.

c) to sell something for very little money

4) Joey has always played second fiddle to his bigger brother, Dan.

d) in perfect condition or health; undamaged

5) The doctor said Dad is as fit as a fiddle.

e) attempt to attain something through solicitation

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Advanced: Question Formation Form a question based on the response Ex: How much money would you like to deposit?

1. I’d like to buy a CD.

2. The Eagles are his favorite band.

3. I’ve been to fifty concerts.

4. Diane plays the saxophone.

5. He’s been playing the guitar for twenty years.

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