SONG: “Where Is My Husband?”

Written By Brandon Douglas

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Practice Your Listening Comprehension

Practice Your Reading Comprehension

Raye is an incredibly talented singer whose song, “Where Is My Husband?”, has gained much traction since its 2025 release. Whether it is for her speedy, rap-like singing alongside a classic-sounding jazz/big band track, or the humour in her oh-too-relatable lyrics, her single is entertaining to both listen to and learn from.

WHAT TO LEARN

While reading the lyrics of and listening to “Where Is My Husband?” by Raye, there are a variety of elements that English learners can improve and discover, including:

  • listening comprehension

  • reading comprehension

  • informal language

  • present simple

  • present simple continuous

  • imperative

  • gerund

  • phrasal verbs

  • adverbs

  • question structures

  • emphasis

  • humour

  • two different uses of the verb, “get,” in context

  • the verb, “tell,” in context

  • vocabulary related to:

    • emotions (sarcasm, impatience, frustration, desire, curiosity, hope, etc.)

    • time

    • relationships (marriage, dating, singledom)

    • appearance

    • religion

    • terms of endearment

  • and much more…!

Do you relate to this song? How? Practice your English by sharing your thoughts with me in the comments below.

Brandon Douglas
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