Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in a new culture, and “Independent Women, Pt. 1” by Destiny's Child is an excellent choice for English learners. The song's clear and repetitive chorus, filled with empowering and straightforward vocabulary about self-reliance, makes it easy to follow and sing along. Its strong message of independence is universally understood and offers a glimpse into early 2000s American pop culture and the rise of female empowerment anthems. By listening to this iconic track, you can pick up phrases about financial independence and self-worth, all while enjoying a catchy and historically significant R&B hit.
Key Vocabulary
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independent /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ B2 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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feel /fiːl/ A2 |
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buy /baɪ/ A1 |
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relationship /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ B1 |
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sacrifice /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ B2 |
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depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ B1 |
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woman /ˈwʊmən/ A1 |
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hands /hændz/ A1 |
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car /kɑːr/ A1 |
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dollar /ˈdɑːlər/ A2 |
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question /ˈkwɛstʃən/ A2 |
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rock /rɑːk/ B1 |
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live /lɪv/ A1 |
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