Part 1 Questions
- Do you like singing? Why?
- Have you ever learnt how to sing?
- Who do you want to sing for?
- Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Sample Response
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Absolutely! I mean, you only have to look at concerts or festivals - everyone's singing along and having a great time. There's something really powerful about music that just brings people together.
Essential Vocabulary
Liking singing
- sorts me out - makes me feel better
- belt out - sing loudly and powerfully
- lift my mood - make me feel happier
- therapeutic - healing/relaxing
- self-conscious - worried about what others think
- let go - stop worrying and relax
- instant therapy - immediate stress relief
- good for the soul - emotionally beneficial
Learning to sing
- picked up bits and pieces - learned some things informally
- wing it - do something without preparation
- tackle something challenging - try something difficult
- not particularly dedicated - didn't try very hard
- breathing techniques - methods for controlling breath
- vocal training - formal singing lessons
- YouTube tutorials - online learning videos
- more about enjoyment than technique - focus on fun, not skill
Singing for others
- mortified - extremely embarrassed
- bring out a guitar - someone starts playing music
- join in properly - participate confidently
- pass that on - give something to the next generation
- get-togethers - casual social gatherings
- lullabies - songs to help babies sleep
- karaoke with my mates - singing with friends
- confident enough - having sufficient courage
Singing bringing happiness
- without a doubt - definitely/certainly
- quite universal - common everywhere
- goes straight to how you feel - affects emotions directly
- bypasses all the usual barriers - overcomes normal obstacles
- instant connection - immediate emotional bond
- brings people together - creates unity
- football match - sports event
- quite remarkable really - very impressive
Natural Spoken Phrases
- "I'm actually quite into it" expressing genuine interest
- "There's something really..." describing a quality
- "It's funny because..." introducing a contrast
- "I don't really care" showing confidence
- "You know those moments when..." shared experience
- "I'd love to be confident enough to..." expressing a wish
- "But seriously..." shifting to a more earnest tone
- "It's like..." making a comparison