Shakira

Intro

1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.

• fan
• pop
• superstar
• native

• maturity
• diverse
• disco
• rock

• Latin
• world music
• bravely
• blends

• wide variety
• has a good handle on
• hit
• play by ear

• head over heels

2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.

Shakira has been a huge star in South America for several years. However, her latest album, Laundry Service, is her first with songs in English.
The native of Colombia is only 24 years old, but her music shows a lot of maturity. This is probably because she’s been writing songs since she was 8.
Laundry Service is a diverse mix of different styles. From pop, to disco, to rock, to Latin, to world music, Shakira bravely blends a wide variety of sounds.

Dialog

1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.

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2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.

Although Shakira is not a native English speaker, her album shows that she has a good handle on the language.
The first hit from the album, “Whenever, Wherever,” has several verses worth paying attention to. Here are two of them:
“Thereover, hereunder
You’ll never have to wonder
We can always play by ear
And that’s the deal my dear”
“You’ve got me head over heels
There’s nothing left to fear
If you really feel the way I feel”

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