4. Genre and style
Rock Pop Jazz Funk Country
Indie Metal Dance Electro Swing
Rap Blues Classical Punk Indie
Opera Tribal Folk Reggae Ska
5. Opening Questions
• What type of music do you listen to?
• hat groups do you like best?
• How did you first get interested in this type of
music?
• What is it about this type of music that is
appealing?
6. Vocabulary
• What is the title of your favorite track?
• Do you listen to songs with risqué lyrics?
• Is it important to have talent or practice?
• When did your favorite artist debut?
– What song of theirs was their biggest hit?
• Have you seen an artist perform on tour?
• What is the difference between artistic and commercial
music?
• What artists are most popular in China?
• What do fans of bands do to support them?
• Describe a scandal around a famous singer
8. Describe your musical taste
• Work with a partner. Make a list of songs that
you both know.
• Give your opinion or describe your feelings
about one of the songs
• It makes me feel:
– relaxed/happy/excited/nostalgic/sad ...
• I want/ don’t want to listen to it if I am feeling...
– relaxed/happy/excited/nostalgic/sad ...
• I really like the:
– guitar/ beat/ bass/ instrumental part/ vocals ...
