Johnny Nash – I can see clearly now

Practice vocabulary related to “the weather” with this classic song, I can see clearly now by Johnny Nash. There are 9 examples of weather-related words in this song, whose lyrics are appropriate for lower-level students: blue, bright, clouds, dark, day, rain, rainbow, skies, sunshiny. There is a suggestion on how to use this song in…

Lenka – Everything at once

Practise adjectives and animals/nature with this song full of similes, Everything at once, by Lenka The lyrics of this song contain the following 33 adjectives: sly, strong, fast, brave, quiet, big, mean, sharp, deep, dark, sweet, right, long, ugly, pretty, strong, bright, light, hard, grand, warm, silly, cool, scary, hot, cold, old, straight, royal, buzzed,…

Ylvis – What does the fox say

Practice animals and animal sounds in your ESL class with this really fun song, What does the fox say? by Ylvis. These song lyrics include the following 12 animals’ names and the sounds they make: dog, cat, bird, mouse, cow, frog, elephant, duck, fish, seal, fox & horse. Other nature-related vocabulary words in the song…

Nina Simone – Feeling Good

Practice the topic of “nature” in your ESL class with this song, Feeling Good by Nina Simone. This song’s lyrics contain the following 15 nature-related vocabulary words: birds, sun, sky, breeze, dawn, fish, sea, river, blossom, tree, dragonfly, butterfly, world, stars & pine. It is also appropriate for beginners. There is a suggestion on how…