Jingle Bells – English Lyrics

• By: Pulcino Pio
• Album: X-Mas in the World

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a joyful experience, and what better way to start than with a familiar Christmas carol? Pulcino Pio's version of 'Jingle Bells' offers a fun and simple rendition of a beloved classic. Through this song, you can learn basic festive vocabulary in English. The clear and simple delivery by the character makes it easy for beginners to follow along and sing, turning language learning into a delightful holiday activity.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
jingle /ˈdʒɪŋɡl/ A1	verb - to make a light ringing sound noun - a light ringing sound
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to travel on something like a horse or vehicle noun - the act of traveling on something
sleigh /sleɪ/ A2	noun - a vehicle on runners, used for traveling over snow
dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ/ B1	adjective - moving quickly and impressively
snow /snoʊ/ A1	noun - white particles of ice that fall from clouds
laughing /ˈlæfɪŋ/ A1	verb - to show happiness with a smile and sound
bells /bɛlz/ A1	noun - a device that makes a ringing sound when struck
bright /braɪt/ A2	adjective - giving out a lot of light; intelligent
spirits /ˈspɪrɪts/ B1	noun - mood or attitude; alcohol
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - to produce musical sounds with the voice
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A1	adverb - on this night
lean /lin/ A2	adjective - thin in a way that looks unhealthy
lank /læŋk/ B2	adjective - long and thin in an unattractive way
misfortune /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/ B1	noun - bad luck or an unfortunate event
drifted /ˈdrɪftɪd/ B1	verb - to be carried slowly by wind or water
upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ A2	adjective - unhappy or worried verb - to make someone unhappy or worried

Key Grammar Structures

• Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way.

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'jingle' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual or repeated action.

• Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!

  ➔ Present Simple with 'it is'

  ➔ The structure 'it is' is used to emphasize the state of being fun, typical of the present simple tense.

• Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh.

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The verb 'dashing' is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening now.

• A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride.

  ➔ Past Simple Tense with 'thought'

  ➔ The verb 'thought' is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• And soon Miss Fanny Bright, Was seated by my side.

  ➔ Past Simple Tense with 'was seated'

  ➔ The passive voice 'was seated' is used to describe an action done to the subject in the past.

• The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seemed his lot.

  ➔ Past Simple Tense with 'seemed'

  ➔ The verb 'seemed' is in the past simple tense, indicating an appearance or belief in the past.

• We got into a drifted bank, And then we got upset!

  ➔ Past Simple Tense with 'got'

  ➔ The verb 'got' is used twice in the past simple tense to describe two completed actions.