Dlaczego Wonderwall zespołu Oasis stało się nieoficjalnym hymnem reprezentacji Anglii? W tej lekcji B2 poznasz historię piosenki, która połączyła piłkę nożną, muzykę i brytyjską kulturę kibicowania. Pracując z autentycznym tekstem, rozwiniesz słownictwo związane z futbolem, emocjami, popkulturą i występami na żywo. Ćwiczenia pomogą Ci lepiej rozumieć język prasowy, odgadywać znaczenie słów z kontekstu oraz utrwalić przydatne wyrażenia, takie jak belt out, banger, fraught, vague czy the latter. To idealna lekcja dla osób na poziomie B2 / FCE, które chcą uczyć się angielskiego z ciekawych, aktualnych i autentycznych materiałów.

Introduction ✅
Authentic vocabulary ✅
Reading and Grammar ✅
Word-building ✅

Introduction: Football and Music

Before we begin, think about these questions:

What kind of music, artists and grous do you like?
Why do fans sing at football matches? Why do fans sing at some sports events (Football matches) but not others (Tennis, F1)?
How do you feel about the World Cup? Are you interested? (Who do you think will win?)

Vocabulary

Check the meanings of the words below

the latter (noun) triumph (noun + verb) belt out (phr verb, slang)

fraught (adj) banger (noun, slang) explicit (adj) lame (adj, slang)

whine (verb, negative, rude) diverse (adj) vague (adj)

Complete the sentences using the words above. Change the form and add other words if needed.

I’ve always had a relationship with my boss. We often argue and disagree.
The ‘adult’ magazine was filled with images of young women.
I think (NOUN FORM) is very important in life, in society, at work. We need everyone to mix and get along.
In 1940, Hitler (ADVERB FORM) entered Paris after beating the French army.
My alcoholic neighbour spends all night chugging vodka and (-ING FORM) his favourite 90’s rock anthems. Nightmare!
At the family party, my father drank too much and started telling jokes. It was so embarrassing!
Do you prefer Madonna or Bruce Springsteen? . He’s much better.
The popular disco was filled with young people dancing to the latest (PLURAL FORM).
I have a memory of my first day at school. I think it was a hot, sunny day
Jim never stops (-ING FORM) about how his life is unfair and he needs a holiday, and the boss doesn’t like him, and his girlfriend is going to leave him…. Ooof!

Key

FRAUGHT
EXPLICIT
DIVERSITY
TRIUMPHANTLY
BELTING OUT
LAME
THE LATTER
BANGERS
VAGUE
WHINING

Reading Skills

Read the text quickly and complete the ANAGRAMS.

Why “Wonderwall” is the perfect England football song

International football has official anthems and unofficial anthems, and the latter (1) (SALLUUY) get sung with a lot more enthusiasm. The latest BANGER for England fans is Oasis’s “Wonderwall”. In England’s World Cup campaign, after dramatic games against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mexico, the TRIUMPHANT players has stood in (2) (TNORF) of travelling supporters, BELTING IT OUT.

It’s been a beautiful, warm, viral moment after a FRAUGHT few years between the team and fans.

“Wonderwall” as an England football anthem makes total (3) (EENSS).

It’s the third BANGER that’s been used by England fans.

First was “Three Lions”, a song EXPLICITLY about football written by (4) (SNACIDEMO) David Baddiel and Frank Skinner for the 1996 Euros.

“Three Lions” has its qualities, but also limitations.

A football song about football is always LAMER than a (5) (SASLCCI) pop anthem. Also, it’s a bit WHINY (we won before so we deserve to win again).

Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” is number two, becoming popular in June 2021 when Wembley Stadium DJ Tony Perry played it (6) (FRATE) England’s win against Germany in the Euros.

It’s surprising that “Wonderwall” has only just become an England anthem, because it’s been popular for years at clubs as DIVERSE as Minnesota United and Manchester City.

It’s easy to sing and to remember.

The words are VAGUE; a “wonderwall” can be whatever you want it to be. That’s what makes it (7) (RTCFEPE) for this tournament.

However far we go in this tournament, supporting England feels more optimistic and forward-looking than ever. Can we (8) (NWI) the World Cup? Maybe….

Key

USUALLY
FRONT
SENSE
COMEDIANS
CLASSIC
AFTER
PERFECT
WIN

Word-Building Extension

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE CORRECT FORMS OF THE WORDS IN (BRACKETS). THE BASIC WORDS ARE TAKEN FROM THE READING TASK ABOVE

The old, broken TV was (USE) and I threw it away.
After winning the World Cup, the England team returned (TRIUMPH) to the UK.
Who can explain the (POPULAR) of this product? It looks nice, it’s quite cheap, but no-one buys it!
Movie (ENTHUSIASM) from all over the world visit Cannes for the film festival.
On Summer mornings, I sit on my balcony and enjoy the (WARM) of the sun.
My boss is a good leader and is always full of (OPTIMIST).
The prisoners escaped (DRAMA) from the jail. They used dynamite and a helicopter! Incredible!
Outside stadium, there was some fighting between groups of (SUPPORT).
The ballet dancers moved (BEAUTY) across the stage.
Sam is a (PERFECT), which means, sadly, he never finishes a project.