for Beginner #17 MUSIC

Exercise 1: Picture Conversation

A. Read the dialogue below.

B. Describe the picture above. (1-2 minutes)

Conversation Material

for Beginner #17 MUSIC

What are you g oing to sing?

I’m not sure yet. Can you pass me the song

book?

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Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes)

Read the following words and sample sentences below.

A. Vocabulary

Vocabulary Sample Sentence

music âm nhạc

I like listening to music.

instrument nhạc cụ

The band brought their instruments.

play chơi

Justin plays the piano.

song bài hát

What song will you sing?

singer ca sĩ

He is the lead singer of the band.

B. Useful Expression

What is your favorite song?

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Exercise 3: Role-Play (3 minutes)

Read the dialogues below. Some vocabulary words from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference.

A.

Tutor What’s your favorite song?

Student My favorite song is Love Me Baby by Jenny Jackson.

B.

Student Do you play an instrument?

Tutor Yes. I play the drums.

C.

Student When do you usually listen to music?

Tutor Usually when I’m on the train. How about you?

Student I enjoy listening to music while working.

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Exercise 4: Answer It! (15 minutes)

Answer the questions from your tutor. Feel free to also ask your own questions.

Musical Instruments

1. Do you play an instrument?

2. What instrument sound do you like best?

3. What traditional Vietnamese musical instruments do you know?

4. Is music taught in Vietnamese schools?

5. What instrument would you like to try?

Music in Vietnam

1. Is classical music popular in Vietnam?

2. Is rock music popular in Vietnam?

3. What is your favorite Vietnamese song?

4. Do you and your friends enjoy karaoke?

5. What is your fav orite Eng lish son g?

Singers and Bands

1. Are foreign singers popular in Vietnam?

2. Are there Vietnamese singers who are famous outside Vietnam?

3. Who is your favorite Vietnamese singer?

4. Are there a lot of bands in Vietnam?

5. What is the most popular band in Vietnam?

Music in general

1. Do you like to sing?

2. Do you like going to concerts?

3. What songs do you listen to when you’re sad?

4. Do you prefer slow music or fast-paced

music ?

5. When do you usually listen to music?

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