SONG: “Here And Now”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Practice Your Listening Comprehension

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Josh Douglas

Practice Your Reading Comprehension

Aysanabee is a multi-award-winning Oji-Cree singer/songwriter from Sandy Lake First Nation in Canada. His artistry takes form in the blend of a variety of musical genres, including alternative, contemporary folk, indie, rock, pop, and electronic. His unique mix of sounds, including his distinct voice, both in audio and in writing, is what makes him a standout musician in the Canadian music industry.

WHAT TO LEARN

While listening to and reading the lyrics of Aysanabee’s song, “Here And Now”, there are a variety of English language elements that you can practice and learn, including:

  • listening comprehension

  • reading comprehension

  • Canadian English

  • present simple

  • past simple

  • descriptive language

  • metaphors

  • phrasal verbs

  • idioms

  • questions using “why”

  • contractions

  • unvoiced plosives

  • vocabulary related to:

    • self-reflection

    • being present

    • longing

    • regret

  • and more…!


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