Let's Make a Podcast! B2.1

In this project you have a simple goal. Create a podcast with a partner about something that you are both interested in, upload it, create comprehension questions, and allow us to listen to it in class. 

Step 1: Find your partner and agree on a topic to discuss. 

Step 2: Tell me about your topic so I can approve or advise you on your topic. 

Step 3: Discuss what you want to talk about with your partner. Create an outline to use to organize your discussion. Note cards, etc. 

Step 4: Record your podcast using the Soundcloud app. It is easy to use and upload the podcast. Keep it under 5 minutes. 

Step 5: After recording your podcast create some multiple choice comprehension questions for us to answer when we listen to your podcast in class. Email or give me a paper copy of these questions. (andrewnovakefny@gmail.com)

Step 6: Enjoy others podcasts in class and answer some comprehension questions to practice listening. Receive feedback on pronunciation and vocabulary. 


Due Date: 10am August 23rd, 2018. 

Music and English 1

I love music so I wanted to share some music I love with you. I will post the lyrics as well so if you want to sing along to learn vocabulary and pronunciation you may.

The first artist I'll share is Grimes. She is from Vancouver and an excellent pop singer/songwriter. This song is off her latest album, Art Angels.


Lyrics from here:
[Verse 1]
Dirt in your fingernails
Blood on your knees
But did that ever make you happy?
I think you were my best friend
Gentle do not reprehend
I know it hasn't been a dream
But if you pardon, I will mend

Drunk in a parking lot
Just after three
Tearin' out your hair like a banshee

Lighter and a safety pin
Light the end, burn the skin
I'll stick to you forever
Cause this scar I think is permanent

[Chorus]
Oh
Falling off the edge with you
Oh
It was too good to be true
Too good to be true

[Verse 2]
Bite off your fingernails
Cut up your skin
Tell me that it didn't happen

Running through the dark woods
Fallen couldn't see straight
I was only looking for a human to reciprocate

Baby it's a black hole
I need it to breathe
But does it really make you happy?
Kiss me with a big knife
Bloody heart of paradise
Living like a soldier
Peace of mind must be nice

[Chorus]
Oh falling off the edge with you
Oh it was too good to be true
Too good to be true

[Bridge]
Thought I had won
I thought I won til I lost
And I, fixing my fall
But for what cost?
And I see your reflection when I look at mine
And I say (I say, I say)
Baby, don't go away

[Chorus]
Falling off the edge with you
It was too good to be true
Falling off the edge with you
It was too good to be true
Too good to be true

Another song by Grimes I hope you enjoy...

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Big beats, black cloud
Get it wrong, get loud
Write a song, get down
And everyone will know
And everyone will know
And everyone can go

[Verse 2]
Oh, then, get lost
Take his shit, maybe not
Let's sing good, he's fine
Everything you know
And everyone should go
Oh-oh-oh-oh

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know need to know
So, do you want to?
Am I just right? (Is it just right?)
Can you see the enemy just isn't me tonight?
Oh, it is perfect
You could be anything out there
Butterflies flying in the air

[Chorus]
Oh, no, it came
Higher than an aeroplane
Don't know this song
Sweeter than a sugar cane
Why you looking for a harmony?
There is harmony in everything
It’s a butterfly whose wings span the world

[Verse 3]
On your way, getting caught up
Quit and sell livestock
Heck, get late, old body
Got you moving slow
And everyone will know
And everyone can go

[Verse 4]
Big bird, dimming
Wish I could save them
Don't know, no plan
Everyone can go
And nobody can know
And nobody can know

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know need to know
So, do you want to?
Am I just (am I just?)
Can you see the enemy just isn't me?
Oh, baby, it is perfect
You could be anything out there
Butterflies flying in the air

[Chorus]
Oh, no, it came
Higher than an aeroplane
Don't know this song
Sweeter than a sugar cane
Why you looking for a harmony?
There is harmony in everything
It’s a butterfly whose wings span the world
So fly away

[Bridge]
If you're looking for a dream girl
I'll never be your dream girl
Living in the real world
Looking for a dream girl

[Chorus]
Oh, no, it came
Higher than an aeroplane
Don't know this song
Sweeter than a sugar cane
Why you looking for a harmony?
There is harmony in everything
It’s a butterfly whose wings span the world
So fly away

[Outro]
If you're looking for a dream girl
I'll never be your dream girl