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Listening Activity
This listening activity is based on the song “Thank You for Being Dad by Jon Barker“. The song lyrics are beautiful and ideal for English learners and include many interesting language topics, such as conditional sentences.
Let’s start with some information about the song!
Thank You for Being Dad by Jon Barker
“Thank You for Being My Dad” is a song by Jon Barker from his album Songs to Strike a Chord. This listening activity includes information about the song, a link to the lyrics, and the official video.
Thank You for Being Dad by Jon Barker
Level
Beginner and intermediate students.
Facts about the Song
- Song: Thank you for being
- Album: Songs to Strike a Chord
- Genre: Soft Rock
- Length of the song: 4 minutes and 23 seconds.
- Writers: Jon Barker
Interesting Information about the Song
“Thank You for Being My Dad (Daughter to Father)” by Jon Barker has touched the hearts of many, becoming a beloved tribute to fatherhood. In 2010, the New York Times’ website about.com ranked the song among the Top Ten Father’s Day songs of all time, highlighting its emotional resonance and widespread appeal.
The song’s heartfelt lyrics capture the special bond between a daughter and her father, making it a popular choice for Father’s Day celebrations, weddings, and other significant family occasions. Its timeless message of gratitude and love has made it a favorite for those looking to honor their fathers in a meaningful way.
The Video
The Lyrics
Language Points
The song includes many interesting language points:
Expressions that may be useful to students:
- Thank you for shaping my life,
Thank you for teaching me all you can, - If I can raise him half as well As you raised me,
Guess I’ll be doing pretty well.
Listening Comprehension
Sentence Completion Exercise
Complete these sentences while listening to the song:
- “Thank you for shaping my ________.”
- “You make me everything I ________.”
- “Thank you for showing me the ________.”
- “Now I’ve been blessed with a ________ of my own.”
- “I hope you’re as proud of me as I am proud of ________.”
Gap-Fill Exercise
These words are used in the lyrics of the song:
- Reveals: To make known or show something that was previously hidden.
- Raise: To bring up or care for a child.
- Guiding: Leading or directing someone in the right direction.
- Drift: To move slowly and gradually away.
- Gratitude: A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.
- Extraordinary: Very unusual or remarkable.
- Blessed: Endowed with divine favor and protection.
Complete these sentences with the words provided above:
- He rarely ________ his true emotions, keeping them hidden from everyone.
- She was ________ to have such supportive and loving parents.
- It’s important to ________ children with patience and care.
- Over the years, they began to ________ apart, but their bond remained strong.
- His father was always ________ him towards making the right choices.
- The singer expressed deep ________ for everything his father had done.
- An ________ man can inspire others with his actions and character.