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LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

EUROVISION FANS TAKE OVER LIVERPOOL

LinguaHouse
May 15, 2023

Level: Mixed Levels (A1-A2; A2-B1; B1-B2; B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Sound and Music; Art; The Media; Entertainment; Celebrations and Special Events; Special Report; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 05/15/2023

It’s the most musical time of the year again. Eurovision took over Liverpool last week, and in this worksheet, students will learn all about it. First, they will watch a short video on how making a grand entrance is key for a Eurovision act. They will then read an article with interesting information about the contest and do some comprehension tasks on it. They will then listen to a news report about the results of this year’s competition. Finally, they will think of an act to represent their country in next year’s Eurovision! (by Edward Alden)

* Please note that there are two audio/video files. Use one appropriate for the level you choose.

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CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English (L5).
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CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in American English.
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CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English (L5).
CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English (L2).
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CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English (L4).
CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English (L5).
CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in British English.
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AUDIO/VIDEO TRANSCRIPT (A1-A2, A2-B1)

Speaker: On May 13th, 2023, millions of people around the world watched the Eurovision finals on TV. Others saw the 26 acts in the final live from Liverpool's MS Arena in Liverpool. The theme this year was United by Music.
Liverpool hosted Eurovision for Ukraine and did a great job! There was a huge area called the Eurovision Village, where fans could watch the acts on big screens, as well as other live singers and DJs.
In the Arena, the evening started with last year’s winners, Kalush Orchestra. They sang their hit Stefania with many special guests, including Princess Kate, who played part of the song on a piano from Windsor Castle.
The presenters were also a big part of the show. There were four: comedian Graham Norton, actress Hannah Waddingham, from the famous TV series Ted Lasso, rock star Julia Sanina, and Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon.
After all the amazing acts performed, there were performances from past Eurovision artists. Then the votes were counted, and the big winner was … Sweden! With Tattoo, Loreen became the first woman to win Eurovision twice - she also won in 2012. The second place was Finnish act Käärijä, the public favorite, with Cha Cha Cha.
Eurovision 2023 was a big success, and now everyone is counting the days for the next event, in Sweden, when Europe will be once again united by music!

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT (warm-up activity)

Narrator: We will continue our journey to the core of the Eurovision Song Contest, and there is no time to waste...
Presenter: If we have any envelope?
Narrator: ...because this episode is all about excitement from the very beginning.
Presenter: What do I have in my hands?
Narrator: Let’s open up to... a powerful, majestic start! At the Eurovision Song Contest, it is important that your song sticks with the audience.
Presenter: We suggest that you listen and learn!
Presenter: Step 1: Get everyone’s attention. A powerful, majestic start: maybe a battle horn of some kind.
Narrator: With a spectacular start, you are able to grab the attention of the audience from the very beginning.
There are loads of examples of powerful ways to start a show. Just take a look at these… (different songs from Eurovision)
Narrator: Some songs go the direct opposite direction and have chosen a much more subtle beginning to set the mood... (different songs from Eurovision)
Presenter: …when you’re ready... I don’t like it, it’s going too smoothly... Listen, will I hum you the first couple of bars while we’re waiting here?
Narrator: Sometimes in the Eurovision Song Contest, you start... only to start all over again!
Presenter: Here we go!
Narrator: To finish this segment, we start with the beginning, and in this case, the start of the entire show: the opening act! For instance, the acrobats from Cirque de Soleil in 2009, and “We Write the Story”, by Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Anderson and Avicii, performed by a large choir in Malmö. Now that is the true essence of a powerful, majestic start!

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/eurovision-fans-take-over-liverpool. Accessed on May 16, 2023. © 2008–2023 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.