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I am looking for famous English songs, whose lyrics are easily understood for classroom analyses.

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I'd suggest:

"Fever," Peggy Lee
"Stranger in Paradise," Tony Bennett
"Baby I'm a fool," Melody Gardot
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I am looking for famous English songs, whose lyrics are easily understood for classroom analyses.

thank you in advance

Madox
Rod Stwart's "Sailing" is a must for present continuous

If you want some fun, for beginner's, you may use "The Book is on the Table"

And for intermmediate student's I suggest San Franciso by Scott McKenzie
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Rod Stwart's "Sayling" is a must for present continuous

If you want some fun, for beginner's, you may use "The Book is on the Table"

And for intermmediate student's I suggest San Franciso by Scott McKenzie

They are very good. I will use them.


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They are very good. I will use them.


thank you very much!
You are welcome!

If you find other easy songs, or other specific English grammar teaching purpose songs, please let us know by reporting here.
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You are welcome!

If you find other easy songs, or other specific English grammar teaching purpose songs, please let us know by reporting here.
This is a nice song with an easy text for pupils. I use it often in classroom activities:

YouTube - Kelly family-Santa maria(live at lorelei)#31

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I am looking for famous English songs, whose lyrics are easily understood for classroom analyses.
thank you in advance
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Pretty woman - Roy Orbison
Simply the best - Tina Turner
I will survive – Gloria Gaynor
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You can use the song "IF I HAD A HAMMER"
Its recomended to show them a hammer car...

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Hi!

My suggestion is "All My Loving" by the Beatles.

It's easy to understand and it's a happy song!

Moreover, if you teach it you can use as an introduction to the Future Simple tense. It is suitable for 7th EFL grades or younger ESL pupils.

Enjoy :)
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Hi!

My suggestion is "All My Loving" by the Beatles.

It's easy to understand and it's a happy song!

Moreover, if you teach it you can use as an introduction to the Future Simple tense. It is suitable for 7th EFL grades or younger ESL pupils.

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