[etni] Re: a song for the rain
- From: Aharon Family <aharonmk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:09:59 +0200
Dear Leah and all,
An interesting point about teaching English songs about rain to Israelis -
In most English songs rain has a negative connotation, from "Rain, Rain, Go
Away" to "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head". Compare these to Israeli songs
like "Tif Taf", "Geshem Bo" and "Red Kfar Geshem". It's a good opportunity
to discuss cultural differences, in this case obviously related to climate
and agriculture. One exception is "Singin' in the Rain" (already recomended)
which has simple lyrics and a catchy melody. I also think they're past "It's
raining, it's pouring" which doesn't really say much anyway.
Some other suggestions - "It's Raining Again" (Supertramp), "Don't Rain on
My Parade" - not really about rain, but the Glee Cast has done a remake so
it may be familiar, "The Rainbow Connection".
Kara Aharon, English is Fun
Yerucham, Israel
972-8-6589425
aharonmk@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.englishfun.net
Original Message:
> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:18:46 +0200
> Subject: [etni] a song for the rain
> From: Leah Harris
> Any ideas for a good song to teach 7th graders (not a strong class)? I
> was
> thinking of something to do with the weather (rain), but I'm sure that
> they're past the classic "It's raining, it's pouring...".
> TIA,
> Leah
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