Understanding songs (theme: Movie Soundtrack)

Understanding songs (theme: Movie Soundtrack)

Objectives

Understand the message that is conveyed through the song

Learn about it!

People say that music is a universal language.

No matter where you come from or what your native language is, music is something that we can always relate to with people from all over the world. It is also a good and fun way to learn a language. This time you are going to learn English from the movie soundtrack.

Movie Soundtrack or Original Soundtrack (OST)

Movie and soundtrack are inseparable. When we watch a movie, music, and songs are always there. Usually, a movie will have its own music and songs called soundtrack to accompany and synchronize with the story.

Up to this point, some of you may be asking “How can listen to songs help us to improve our English?” The following explanation might help you to answer the question.

Emotional Experience make your learning enjoyable.

The songs can evoke our emotions and make us enjoy the story more. Sometimes, you feel that a certain song is made for you because it describes what happens to your life or it reflects your feeling and emotion. This is because most of the songs are written based on real experience.

Many people could have the same experience and that is why we can relate to a certain song. When you can relate the learning material with your experience or the things that you like, you will enjoy it more; and your brain will work way better when you enjoy the learning process.

Try to listen to this song and feel it. See what kind of emotion that is expressed through the song and how does it make you feel?

Do you know what soundtrack is it?

Get Acquainted with English Pronunciation.

Listening to English songs will help you to be familiar with English words and tone. You can learn how native English speakers say the word, so you will not have any difficulties when listening to people speaking in English. Also, try to sing along when you listen to a song. Listen carefully to what the singer says and try to say the words the same way. Without realizing it, you learn how to pronounce English words correctly.

Learn New Vocabularies and Everyday Language.

Have you ever had a song that always plays over and over again in your mind even without you realizing it? Songs often contain repetitive words and phrases. This will simply make them get stuck in your head. It is really an effective way to memorize new English vocabulary and phrases. Since English songs are intended for English native speakers, many English songs also contain up-to-date everyday language. There are a lot of useful words and expressions that you can use for daily conversation.

The Lyric Helps You Understand English.

Understanding the lyrics will help you to understand the message in that song. If you already watched the movie, maybe it will be easier for you to understand the meaning of the song. If you have not watched the movie, you could still get the gist of what the movie is about through the song.

When you find English songs that you like, try to catch what the singer says. If it is difficult, you can look for the lyrics on the internet. If you do not understand the words, open your dictionary. You can also learn language patterns or grammar from the lyrics. When you understand the grammar of the language pattern, it will help you to have a better understanding of the lyric. In that way, not only can you enjoy the music, you can also sing wholeheartedly because you understand the meaning.

Try it!

Here is the lyric of the song above.

Song title: A Thousand Years
By: Christina Perri

Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone,
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow.

One step closer

[Chorus:]
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more 

There are some terms that you should familiar with it when studying the song. Let's take a look. 

1. Verse

2. Chorus

3. Line

4. Poetic Device

5. Personification

6. Metaphor

7. Hyperbole

8. Rhyming word

See also Understandings Song Part 2

Keypoints

There are many benefits from learning English through songs, such as:

1. Emotional Experience Make Your Learning Enjoyable
2. Get Acquainted with English Pronunciation
3. Learn New Vocabularies and Everyday Language
4. The Lyric Helps You Understand English

Evaluation

SOAL 1

This song is for question 1 and question 2

Listen to the song and fill the blanks.

https://youtu.be/RgKAFK5djSk

It's been a ... without you, my friend
And I'll ... you all about it when I see you again
We've come a ... from where we began
Oh, I'll ... you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again

A. long way, tell, long way, tell
B. long wail, sell, long day, tell
C. long may, tell, long day, sell
D long day, tell, long way, tell
E. long day, tell, long wail, tell

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 PETUNJUK

The last blank is ‘tell’

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 PEMBAHASAN

It's been a long day without you, my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again. D

 

SOAL 2

This song is for question 1 and question 2

When listening to the song, you feel....

 PILIHAN TUNGGAL

A. nostalgic
B. excited
C. angry
D. thrilled
E. horrified

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 PETUNJUK

Feel the music. Pay attention to the lyrics. How does it make you feel?

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 PEMBAHASAN

The music makes you feel sad and happy at the same time. The lyric is about friends that have not met for a long time and want to tell stories when they meet again. It evokes nostalgic feeling that makes you feel happy but also a bit sad remembering the things that happened in the past. A

 

SOAL 3

Listen to the song and answer the question.

When listening to the song, you feel….

 PILIHAN TUNGGAL

A. excited
B. sad
C. romantic
D. angry
E. nostalgic

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 PETUNJUK

Listen to the beat! Enjoy the music.

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 PEMBAHASAN

The music makes you feel happy and excited at the same time. It makes you want to clap along and jump around. A

SOAL 4

Listen to the song and answer the question.

The singer mentioned the word ‘happiness’ … time(s)

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
E. five

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 PETUNJUK

Be careful, the singer mentioned the word ‘happy’ and ‘happiness’ in the song.

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 PEMBAHASAN

It might seem crazy what I'm about to say
Sunshine she's here, you can take a break
I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don't care baby by the way

Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do B

 

 

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Jawablah pertanyaan-pertanyaan berikut dengan jujur dan bertanggungjawab!

No.	Pertanyaan	Jawaban
01.	Saya mengetahui arti kata-kata pada pada teks di atas	Ya	Tidak
02.	Saya bisa mengucapkan kata-kata sesuai dengan audio/video yang disajikan	Ya	Tidak
03.	Saya bisa memperagakan percakapan dengan membaca teks yang tersedia	Ya	Tidak
04.	Saya bisa memperagakan percakapan dengan sedikit membaca teks	Ya	Tidak
05.	Saya bisa memperagakan tanpa membaca teks	Ya	Tidak
06.	Saya bisa memperagakan tanpa membaca teks disertai dengan variasi baru atau pengembangan teks	Ya	Tidak
07.	Saya bisa membuat karya video terkait dengan percakapan yang diperagakan	Ya	Tidak
08.	Saya bisa membuat video dan telah disosialisasikan pada sosial media yang saya miliki	Ya	Tidak

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