Fearless ESL: Decode Taylor Swift's Lyrics & Improve Your American English
This unique ESL class decodes American idioms, enhances vocabulary, and improves pronunciation using Swift's hit songs. Small group setting (1-3 learners) ensures personalized attention and interactive learning.
Genevieve O. Positivity
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(183)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will have fun, quick homework assignments each week: Find equivalent phrases in their native language for the English expressions learned Create short scenarios demonstrating proper usage of new phrases.Mastery Evaluation
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
Calling all international Swifties! 🌎🎵 Join us on a lyrical journey through Taylor Swift's hit songs to enhance your American English skills. Each week, we'll dive into a different Taylor Swift song, analyzing her clever wordplay, famous bridges, and quintessential American expressions. In this small-group class (1-3 learners), you'll: 🎵 Decode Taylor's lyrics and understand their deeper meanings 🎵 Learn common American idioms and colloquialisms 🎵 Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening skills 🎵 Discover cultural insights behind Taylor's references 🎵 Compare English phrases with equivalents in your native language 🎵 Create your own scenarios to practice using new expressions We'll cover one song per week, focusing on its linguistic and cultural elements. You'll receive a fun worksheet before each class to preview vocabulary and phrases. During our live sessions, we'll discuss the song's meaning, practice pronunciation, and engage in interactive activities to reinforce learning. Homework is quick, fun, and expected! You'll be asked to find equivalent phrases in your language and create scenarios to use the new expressions you've learned. Example will be given in class. Whether you're a Swiftie looking to understand Taylor's lyrics better or an English learner eager to improve through music, this class will help you 'shake off' language barriers and become 'fearless' in your American English skills!
Learning Goals
Expand their American English vocabulary through Taylor Swift's lyricsUnderstand and use common American idioms and colloquialisms
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses Taylor Swift's songs as learning material. While we focus on age-appropriate content, some lyrics may contain mild references to relationships, emotions, or mature themes. All songs are carefully selected to be suitable for the age group (8-12 or 13-18, depending on the class version).
We primarily use songs rated "Green" or "Yellow" by Common Sense Media, indicating content appropriate for all ages or mild themes respectively. Specific song selections and their ratings will be provided before each class.
Parents should be aware that we'll be discussing American cultural references and idioms, which may sometimes touch on topics like dating or social situations in an age-appropriate manner.
No accounts on external platforms are required. We'll use lyrics from official sources and occasionally play short clips from YouTube or Spotify during class, but students don't need their own accounts.
Parents are encouraged to review the songs we'll be covering if they have any concerns. A list of planned songs can be provided upon request
Pre-Requisites
This class is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1-B2 level) who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc
Supply List
Access to Taylor Swift's music (Spotify, YouTube, or personal music library) Printed worksheets (provided before each class) Pen or pencil Optional: A notebook for additional notes
Joined June, 2020
4.8
183reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As an experienced ESL teacher since 2018 and a passionate Swiftie, I bring a unique blend of language education skills and deep knowledge of Taylor Swift's music. I've developed Taylor Swift-inspired educational materials and have a keen understanding of how to make language learning engaging and effective through popular culture references.Reviews
Live Group Class
$22
weekly1x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-3 learners per class
