The Summer Song – English Lyrics

• By: The Singing Walrus
• Album: Summer Song - Single

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of "The Summer Song" by The Singing Walrus! This catchy and upbeat tune is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to learn English, especially children. Through its repetitive and clear lyrics, you can easily pick up common verbs associated with summer activities like swimming, biking, and dancing. What makes this song special is its engaging, interactive format and simple language, providing a joyful way to expand your English vocabulary while celebrating the fun of summer.

[English]

The Singing Walrus

What do you like to do in the summer?

In the summer

What do you like to do in the summer?

In the summer

I like to swim

I like to bike

I like to surf

I like to hike

What do you like to do in the summer?

In the summer

What do you like to do in the summer?

In the summer

I like to read

I like to camp

I like to play

I like to dance

What do you like to do in the summer?

In the summer

What do you like to do in the summer?

In the summer

Swim

Bike

Surf

Hike

Read

Camp

Play

Dance

What do you like to do in the summer?

In the summer

What do you like to do in the summer?

In the summer

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
summer /ˈsʌmər/ A1	noun - the warmest season of the year, typically between spring and autumn
swim /swɪm/ A1	verb - to move through water by moving your body
bike /baɪk/ A2	noun - a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing on pedals
surf /sɜːrf/ A2	verb - to ride on the waves on a surfboard
hike /haɪk/ B1	verb - to go for long walks in the countryside or mountains
read /riːd/ A1	verb - to look at and understand printed words or symbols
camp /kæmp/ A2	verb - to live outdoors in tents, especially as a means of vacation
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation
dance /dæns/ A2	verb - to move your body to music

Key Grammar Structures

• What do you like to do in the summer?

  ➔ Interrogative sentences with 'do you' for asking about preferences.

  ➔ 'What do you like to do' is a question form used to inquire about someone's preferences or activities.

• I like to swim.

  ➔ Expressing preference with 'like to' + base verb, indicating habitual or preferred activities.

  ➔ 'Like to' followed by a verb shows that the speaker enjoys or prefers doing that activity.

• I like to read.

  ➔ Using 'like to' + base verb to express enjoyment or desire to perform an activity.

  ➔ The phrase 'like to' conveys preference, enjoyment, or intention regarding an activity.

• What do you like to do in the summer?

  ➔ Use of the question word 'what' with auxiliary verb 'do' for open-ended questions about preferences.

  ➔ 'What do you like to do' is a question structure used to ask someone about their preferences or activities they enjoy.

• In the summer

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating the time or season when the actions occur.

  ➔ 'In the summer' specifies the period during which the activities or preferences are being discussed.

• Swim, Bike, Surf, Hike, Read, Camp, Play, Dance

  ➔ Imperative form or list of verbs used to describe activities, often without subject as a stylistic choice.

  ➔ These verbs are listed in their base form to describe activities associated with summer enjoyment.