Song: “New Year’s Day”
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There is not too much music related to the holiday of New Year’s Day in the English language, especially when compared to other holidays like Halloween and Christmas. Fortunately, however, famed singer/songwriter Taylor Swift does have a song for the holiday in question, which, since its debut on her Reputation album, has become a staple for the celebration for many.
WHAT TO LEARN
While relaxing to this soft, acoustic tune, there are a variety of elements that you can practice and learn more about from the lyrics:
American English
imperative
present simple
conditional
future continuous
contractions
phrasal verbs
idioms
collocations
unvoiced plosives
vocabulary
descriptive language
parties
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
memories
staying in contact with someone
and more…!
Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? What is your favourite song of hers and why? Practice your English by letting me know in the comments below.
