Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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language /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ B1 |
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learning /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/ B1 |
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practice /ˈpræktɪs/ B1 |
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improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ B2 |
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mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ B1 |
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listen /ˈlɪsn/ A2 |
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speak /spiːk/ A2 |
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understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1 |
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patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ B2 |
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confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ B2 |
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fun /fʌn/ A2 |
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enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ A2 |
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rainy /ˈreɪni/ A2 |
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cozy /ˈkəʊzi/ B2 |
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quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ A2 |
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creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ B2 |
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interesting /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ B2 |
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important /ɪmˈpɔːrt(ə)nt/ B1 |
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motivation /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ B2 |
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friend /frɛnd/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Learning a new language is not easy.
➔ Present simple with 'be' for general truths
➔ The sentence uses the present simple with 'is' to state a general truth about learning languages.
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If you don’t spend time studying and practicing English, you will not improve.
➔ First and second conditional mixed
➔ The sentence combines the first conditional ('If you don’t spend time...') with the second conditional ('...you will not improve.') to show a cause-and-effect relationship.
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I love learning about other people and other cultures.
➔ Gerund after 'love'
➔ The gerund form 'learning' is used after the verb 'love' to express an action that is enjoyed.
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This is normal. This is okay.
➔ Present simple with 'be' for emphasis
➔ The present simple with 'is' is repeated for emphasis, to strongly state that something is normal or okay.
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If you like sports, read English books about sports.
➔ Second conditional in indirect advice
➔ The second conditional is used to give indirect advice based on a hypothetical situation ('If you like sports...').
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I can talk to people from many countries.
➔ Present simple with 'can' for ability
➔ The present simple with 'can' is used to express an ability or skill ('I can talk...').
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I sit down, relax, and read.
➔ Simple present with coordinated verbs
➔ The simple present is used with coordinated verbs ('sit down, relax, and read') to describe a sequence of actions.
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It feels cozy and peaceful.
➔ Present simple with 'feel' for sensations
➔ The present simple with 'feels' is used to describe ongoing sensations or feelings ('It feels cozy and peaceful').
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