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An englishman-in-new-york
The song is about being an Englishman living in New York. Some of the challenges include differences in customs like preferring tea over coffee and having toast served separately from other food. His English accent is noticeable when he speaks. While he faces challenges as a foreigner or "alien" in a new culture, maintaining good manners, modesty, sobriety and gentleness can help him navigate his situation and stay true to himself despite what others may say.
An englishman-in-new-york
- 1. An Englishman inNew York. By Sting I don't drink coffee____________ my dear I like my toast done on the side And you can hear it in_______________ I'm an Englishman in New York See me walking down Fifth Avenue A walking cane ________________ I take it everywhere I walk I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an________, I'm a legal _______ I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an _______, I'm a legal _________ I'm an Englishman in New York If "manners maketh man" as someone said Then he's the hero of the day It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile Be yourself _____________________ I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety You could end up as the only one Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society At night a candle's brighter than the sun Takes more than combat gear to make a man Takes more than license for a gun Confront your enemies, __________________ A gentleman will walk but __________________ If "manners maketh man" as someone said Then he's the hero of the day It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile Be yourself _____________________ I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York Sting Exercise 1. Listen and fill in the blank spaces. 2. What does the title of the song suggest? 3. What do these words have in common? - modesty - propriety - sobriety - gentleness 4. What do these phrases mean? Can you explain with daily life examples? - Be yourself no matter what they say. - “Manners maketh man” - “At night a candle’s brighter than the sun” - Takes more than combat gear to make a man. 5. Which of these two sayings do you agree more with and why? - “Be yourself no matter what they say”. - “When in Rome, do as Romans do” 6. What are some of the challenges of being yourself in a foreign country? Why is it good to be yourself sometimes? 7. According to the song, the singer is “An Englishman in New York”. What would you be if you were the singer. For example “ A Japanese man in New York” ? 8. If you were “ A ________ in New york, what would be your greatest challenges? 9. What are pronunciation differences between British and American English? What sentence in the song clearly captures the idea of differences in accents?
- 2. Full song lyricsfor teachers. An Englishman in New York. By Sting I don't drink coffee I take tea my dear I like my toast done on the side And you can hear it in my accent when I talk I'm an Englishman in New York See me walking down Fifth Avenue A walking cane here at my side I take it everywhere I walk I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York If "manners maketh man" as someone said Then he's the hero of the day It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile Be yourself no matter what they say I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety You could end up as the only one Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society At night a candle's brighter than the sun Takes more than combat gear to make a man Takes more than license for a gun Confront your enemies, avoid them when you can A gentleman will walk but never run If "manners maketh man" as someone said Then he's the hero of the day It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile Be yourself no matter what they say I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York I'm an alien, I'm a legal alien I'm an Englishman in New York