Music is always a great mix-up for class. Combine that with humor and you have an ESL activity that is golden! I’ve done a few Al Yankovich songs on here but this is my first Tim Hawkins. Play it for the class a few times to give them a chance to fill in the blanks then go over the answers.
The discussion questions afterward can be done in groups of three or four. Feel free to expand the list and leave a comment below if you think of any good additional questions. The funny thing is that when we went over the answers students had afterward they would often try and sing them to the class. Here is the video of the song and the script for class.
Things you don’t say to your wife music video -Tim Hawkins
Hey honey have you gained some ______ in your ________?
That dress you wear reminds me of my old __________
And where’d you get those _______? I think they’re pretty lame
Would you stop talking ’cause I’m trying to watch the _________
If you’re a man who wants to live a long and happy life
These are the things you don’t say to your wife
I planned a _______ ______ next week on your birthday
I didn’t ask you but I knew it’d be ___________
Go make some dinner while I watch this fishing show
I taped it over our old __________ ________
If you’re a man who wants to live a long and happy life
These are the things you don’t say to your wife
Solo!
(one note) OK
Your cooking is OK but not like __________ ________
The diamond in the ring I bought you is a _________
Your eyes look _________ dear, are you feeling ill?
Happy anniversary I bought you a __________
If you’re a man who wants to live a long and happy life
These are the things you don’t say to your wife
If you’re a man who doesn’t want to get _______ with a ________
These are the things you don’t say to your wife
Discussion Questions
- What are some other things you shouldn’t say to your wife?
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2. What about things you should not say to your husband?
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3. If you want to keep your job what are some things you should not say to your boss?
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4. What are some things you shouldn’t say to your child?
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5. Anybody else you can think of? ____________________________________________
Funny and Educational
I think this song is great to start the conversation for things that we might say that can get us in trouble with other people. If your students were anything like mine they probably really enjoyed this song. Here is another video that I found when I was in Korea. If you turn on Closed Captioning it has English subtitles.
Be Careful!
Anyone can be difficult to talk to when they are hangry. Come to think of it I am pretty sure I have a class on that subject. Look for it later this week. Till next time stay well-fed and always have fun!
Jim
