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Listening Task
This listening activity is based on the famous We Are the Champions by Queen. The lyrics of the song are ideal for English Learners and contain many interesting language points, such as the present perfect simple.
Let’s start with some information about the song!
We Are the Champions by Queen
“We Are the Champions by Queen” is a power ballad written by Freddie Mercury and recorded and performed by British rock band Queen. This listening activity provides information about the song, links to the lyrics, and the official video.
We Are the Champions by Queen
Level
Beginner and intermediate students.
Facts about the Song
- Song:
We are the champions - Album:
News of the World - Date of release:
7 October 1977 - Genre:
Rock, hard rock - Length of the song:
2 minutes and 59 seconds. - Writers:
Freddie Mercury - Produced by:
Queen, assisted by Mike Stone
Interesting Information about the Song
“We Are the Champions” has become an anthem for victory at sporting events, and it has been the official theme song for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. It has often been used or referenced in popular culture. Many artists have also covered the song.
The Video
The Lyrics
Language Points
The song includes many interesting language points:
Expressions that may be useful to students:
- I’ve paid my dues
Time after time.
I’ve done my sentence
But committed no crime.
And bad mistakes
I’ve made a few.
I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I’ve come through.
Listening Comprehension
Sentence Completion Exercise
Complete the sentences using the words or phrases provided.
- We are the ________ and we’ll keep on fighting till the end.
- (champions, winners, leaders)
- There is no time for ________ in our journey.
- (losers, failures, mistakes)
- We will fight until we reach the ________ of our goals.
- (end, beginning, middle)
- With our ________ and determination, we will succeed.
- (courage, strength, friends)
- We are proud to call ourselves ________ of the world.
- (champions, heroes, legends)
Gap-Fill Exercise
The following words were used in the lyrics of the song:
- challenge
- dues
- losers
- mistakes
- champions
- fortune
- fighting
Complete the sentences using the words from the list above:
- He finally achieved success after years of paying his ________ in the industry.
- Everyone makes ________; it’s important to learn from them.
- The team felt like true ________ after winning the tournament.
- She inherited a great ________ from her grandparents.
- Completing the marathon was a huge ________ for him.
- They never gave up and kept on ________ for their rights.
- Instead of focusing on the ________, they celebrated their achievements.
Sentence Completion: Answers
- champions
- losers
- end
- strength
- champions
Source: Wikipedia