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"Try" by Colbie Caillat
"Try" by Colbie Caillat

Learn English with this Try by Colbie Caillat English lesson

Date: Sep 05 2014

Themes: Celebrity, Fashion, Music, Pop Culture

Intro

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In Hollywood, glitz and glam is important if you want to look gorgeous. Singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat’s new music video “Try” says something different. This moving video shows women taking off their makeup. The song helps women see that their value is not from their body image, it’s from being themselves.

Do Gary and Jessica agree with Colbie Caillat’s song? Find out in today’s English lesson about beauty.

Vocab

moving adj.

Definition

Example That was a really moving movie. It made me cry.

value n.

Definition

Example Learning English has a lot of value in the international business world.

body image n.

Definition

Example Your body image includes how you feel about your weight, hair color, height, and so on.

glitz and glamour expr.

Definition

Example I just love all the glitz and glamour when I visit Hollywood. So many of those people are so beautiful and want to be movie stars someday.

gorgeous adj.

Definition

Example Your dog is gorgeous! What kind is it? I've never seen such a beautiful dog.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Have you seen Colbie Caillat’s “Try”? What do you think is important for self-worth?

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S&W

S&W

China

I can’t believe how great lesson that i had missed.I just carelessly press “like” and never seriously read it.That’s my fault.However,I was gald i can re-opened this lesson in this special day.Great song!!! The music video is simple but expressed a lot,You must like yourself and don’t cover yourself in a heavy make-up in oder to attract other people’s favor.


You don’t have to try
You don’t have to try
Take your make-up off let your hair down
Take a breath look into the mirror at yourself
Don’t you like you
Cause I like you


Happy valentine’s Day!!!!


  

01:58 AM Feb 14 2015 |

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sara1234b

sara1234b

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hey, guys !


“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart, i think True beauty in a Woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows. 



What’s the whole point of being pretty on the outside when you’re so ugly on the inside?

12:13 PM Sep 07 2014 |

mahbubeh92

mahbubeh92

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

ALL right .just let me write down the expressions.

09:01 AM Sep 07 2014 |

HAMAL

HAMAL

Yemen

we saw it because the famuos and beautifal cast i think the smile is important in any job

07:17 PM Sep 05 2014 |

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Hajiyeva Ayshad Super Member!

Azerbaijan

We can use make up just little bit, not excessive, and we look more gorgeous. 

04:45 PM Sep 05 2014 |

EmErAlD

EmErAlD

Egypt

I agree with colbie 

02:32 PM Sep 05 2014 |

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valencia irene yunita

Indonesia

Honestly… I LOVE COLBIE ..She is a good singer… i like her style and her voice..Regards from Indonesia…<3 <3 

01:31 PM Sep 05 2014 |

vik32

vik32

India

no i couldnt see that video but still liked the idea so much..self worth is really important be confident no matter how you look. 

09:02 AM Sep 05 2014 |

Eric_

Eric_

China

Bubbly…

03:07 AM Sep 05 2014 |

buttafly

buttafly

Germany

I’m amazed how a simple video can provoke such emotions. It’s an inspiring song..well done, Colbie Caillat!


In all of the women – even with their imperfection – I can see how the deeper beauty shines out from within. There’s no need to hide behind excessive make-up. The best beauty advice ever: Smile!...and stay true to yourself!


07:30 PM Sep 04 2014 |

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