Lesson 22: It has a really good beat. – materials.enrichenglish.net

Mike: Hey, I just downloaded this new song. Listen. It’s really mellow. Isn’t it great?
Carlo: It's a nice song, but I actually prefer more upbeat music.
Mike: Have you paid attention to the lyrics, though? They’re really poetic.
Trina: Oh, are you guys talking about Adele’s new song?
Mike: Yeah, do you like it?
Trina: It’s great! She has the most amazing voice.
Carlo: I want you guys to listen to a song that I just downloaded. It’s really danceable.
Mike: This song is great. It has a really good beat.
Trina: Yeah, I think I’ll download it, too.

Example answer

Mike likes mellow songs.
Carlo doesn't really like the song because he prefers more upbeat music.

2. 💡 Directions

Practice the conversation with teacher

3. 💡 Directions

Write the three extra sentences you hear in the conversation. Practice the new conversation.

Mike: Hey, I just downloaded this new song. Listen. It’s really mellow. Isn’t it great? __________________.
Carlo: It’s a nice song, but I actually prefer more upbeat music.
Mike: Have you paid attention to the lyrics, though? They’re really poetic.
Trina: Oh, are you guys talking about Adele’s new song?
Mike: Yeah, do you like it?
Trina: It’s great! She has the most amazing voice.
Carlo: I want you guys to listen to a song that I just downloaded. It’s really danceable. __________________.
Mike: This song is great. It has a really good beat.
Trina: Yeah, I think I’ll download it, too. __________________.

Answers

Mike: Hey, I just downloaded this new song. Listen. It’s really mellow. Isn’t it great? It’s my new favorite song.
Carlo: It's a nice song, but I actually prefer more upbeat music.
Mike: Have you paid attention to the lyrics, though? They’re really poetic.
Trina: Oh, are you guys talking about Adele’s new song?
Mike: Yeah, do you like it?
Trina: It’s great! She has the most amazing voice.
Carlo: I want you guys to listen to a song that I just downloaded. It’s really danceable. The tune is really catchy, too.
Mike: This song is great. It has a really good beat.
Trina: Yeah, I think I’ll download it, too. What’s the name of the song?

Part 3

Language Booster

1. 💡 Directions

Notice the ways we describe music and join discussions.

Describing music

It has a good beat/a catchy tune.
The lyrics are provocative.
It’s really mellow.
It’s a little melancholy.

Joining discussions

Oh, are you guys talking about (Adele’s) new song?
Hey, did I hear you mention something about (Adele)?
(She) just released a new album, didn’t (she)?

2. 💡 Directions

Describe a new song that you just heard to your teacher.

Example

A: Have you heard the song...? It's really romantic.
B: Yeah, I have. I like it, but it's a little melancholy. Do you like the song...?

Part 4

Pronunciation

1.💡 Directions

Listen to the pronunciation of these longer words. Notice the syllable stress.

melancholy 2. romantic 3. poetic 4. danceable 5. provocative

2.💡 Directions

Describe a song to your teacher, like you did in the Language Booster section, part B above. This time, pay attention to the syllable stress in long words.

Example Answer

A: Have you heard the song Lovebug? It's really romantic
B: I think so, too, but it's a little melancholy. Do you like the song What Makes You Beautiful?

Part 5

Speak with confidence

💡 Directions

List three songs that you like and write words that describe them. Then discuss the songs you described with your teacher.

Words that describe the songs	Name of the songs
1.
2.
3.

Sample answer

A: I like Just Want You to Know. It has a good beat.
B: I think so, too. And the lyrics are really cool.
C: Oh, are you guys talking about Just Want You to Know?