Love at first sight

1. Love at first sight Kylie Minogue maria di stefano

2. Introduzione • Questa canzone di Kylie Minogue offre spunti per apprendere espressioni in inglese di uso corrente. • Obiettivo della UD e’ permettere agli studenti di ampliare il loro lessico divertendosi, oltre a praticare le abilita’ di listening, reading e speaking. • Lo studente apprendera’ autonomamente, mentre l’insegnante supervisionera’ e monitorera’ l’attivita’. • L’UD e’ rivolta ad una 2a/3a classe della scuola secondaria superiore. • La durata prevista e’ di ca. 2 ore. love at first sight

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4. Thought that I was going _______ Just having one of those days, yeah didn't know what to do then there was you and everything went from wrong to right And the _______ came out and filled up the sky the music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight  ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as _______  was _______of running out of luck thinkin' 'bout giving up, yeah didn't know what to do then there was _______  and everything went from _______to right And the stars came out and filled up the ______ the music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to _______as one (to be as one) ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one and __________ went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky the music you were playing really blew my _______ It was love at first sight love at first sight ooh _______ at first sight love...ooh it was love it was love at first sight  ‘cause _______when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one (to be as one)  ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one (to be as one)  it was love it was love it was love it was _______ ooh, it was love it was love it was love it was love ooh..... Activity one [individual] • While you are listening to the song, fill in the blanks with the words from the box. Use the paper you were given. everything sky you stars mind love crazy baby tired love be wrong one Click the speaker to listen again love at first sight

5. Thought that I was going crazy Just having one of those days, yeah didn't know what to do then there was you and everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky the music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight  ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one was tired of running out of luck thinkin' 'bout giving up, yeah didn't know what to do then there was you and everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky the music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one (to be as one) ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one and everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky the music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight love at first sight ooh love at first sight love...ooh it was love it was love at first sight  ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one (to be as one)  ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one (to be as one)  it was love it was love it was love it was love ooh, it was love it was love it was love it was love ooh..... Activity one - checking [individual] love at first sight

6. Thought that I was going crazy Just having one of those days, yeah didn't know what to do then there was you and everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky the music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight  ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one  was tired of running out of luck thinkin' 'bout giving up, yeah didn't know what to do then there was you  and everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky the music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one (to be as one) ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one and everything went from wrong to right And the stars came out and filled up the sky the music you were playing really blew my mind It was love at first sight love at first sight ooh love at first sight love...ooh it was love it was love at first sight  ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one (to be as one)  ‘cause baby when I heard you for the first time I knew we were meant to be as one (to be as one)  it was love it was love it was love it was love ooh, it was love it was love it was love it was love ooh..... Activity two [class involvement] • Listen to the song again, and sing along. love at first sight Click the speaker to listen again

7. Activity three [individual] • Now practice the sentences you have already learnt. Choose the correct answer. Use the paper you have been given • Sarah was going crazy because • she saw her boyfriend kissing her best friend. • it was a hot and sunny day. • she was washing her hair. • Laura is having one of those days, • she wants to go dancing. • she loves cats. • she is depressed and doesn’t want to see anyone. • I still remember when I first met Lucy, it was love at first sight. • we got married two months after we met. • at first I hated her, but then I started appreciating her company. • I never wanted to date her • We are meant to be as one, • life’s impossible with you. • we should stay together. • we never want to stay together. • Please, don’t give up, • if you smoke, you’ll feel better. • try once again and you’ll get great results. • so you won’t be cold. • My life seems to go from wrong to right, • when the train stops. • when the cat sleeps. • when you’re with me. love at first sight

8. Activity three - checking [individual] • Check your answers with those provided below • Sarah was going crazy because • she saw her boyfriend kissing her best friend. • it was a hot and sunny day. • she was washing her hair. • Laura is having one of those days, • she wants to go dancing. • she loves cats. • she is depressed and doesn’t want to see anyone. • I still remember when I first met Lucy, it was love at first sight. • we got married two months after we met. • at first I hated her, but then I started appreciating her company. • I never wanted to date her • We are meant to be as one, • life’s impossible with you. • we should stay together. • we never want to stay together. • Please, don’t give up, • if you smoke, you’ll feel better. • try once again and you’ll get great results. • so you won’t be cold. • My life seems to go from wrong to right, • when the train stops. • when the cat sleeps. • when you’re with me. love at first sight

9. Activity four [individual + class discussion] • Here is Filippo’s translation of the song. How do you find it? Would you translate it in a different way? Pensavo che stessi impazzendo Che stessi avendo uno di quei giorni, si’ Non sapevo cosa fare Quindi sei apparso tu E tutto cio’ che andava storto si aggiusto’ E apparvero le stelle e riempirono il cielo La musica che stavi suonando mi colpi’ profondamente E' stato amore a prima vista Perche’ tesoro quando ti ho sentito Per la prima volta ho capito Che eravamo fatti l’uno per l’altro Ero stanca di non avere piu’ fortuna Pensavo di arrendermi, si’ Non sapevo cosa fare Quindi sei apparso tu E tutto cio’ che andava storto si aggiusto’ E apparvero le stelle e riempirono il cielo La musica che stavi suonando mi colpi’ profondamente E' stato amore a prima vista Perche’ tesoro quando ti ho sentito Per la prima volta ho capito Che eravamo fatti l’uno per l’altro (l’uno per l’altro) Perche’ amore quando ti ho sentito Per la prima volta ho capito Che eravamo fatti l’uno per l’altro E tutto cio’ che andava storto si aggiusto’ E apparvero le stelle e riempirono il cielo La musica che stavi suonando mi colpi’ profondamente E’ stato amore a prima vista E' stato amore a prima vista Ooh amore a prima vista Amore...ooh e' stato amore e' stato amore A prima vista Perche’ tesoro quando ti ho sentito Per la prima volta ho capito Che eravamo fatti l’uno per l’altro (l’uno per l’altro) Perche’ tesoro quando ti ho sentito Per la prima volta ho capito Che eravamo fatti l’uno per l’altro (l’uno per l’altro) E' stato amore, e' stato amore, e' stato amore, e' stato amore, e' stato amore Ooh, e' stato amore, e' stato amore, e' stato amore, e' stato amore Ooh..... love at first sight

10. Activity five [individual] • The 5-foot-tall 34 year-old Kylie Minogue is a phenomenon of truly international proportions and one of the world’s most successful female music artists. • She was born in Melbourne, Australia, on May 28, 1968. • She has been an excellent recording artist for 15 years and a skilled actress for 20 years. • Kylie started her career at 11 when she was asked to act in the Australian TV drama series Skyways. • She left school at 17 to start her career as an actress. • Her wish to improve and reinvent herself has helped her be one of the world’s most successful female music artists. Yet she remains as authentic and as genuine as the day she first started her career. • Until now she has released 8 studio albums, 6 long-play videos, hits and live packages, several other hits and remix compilations, and 39 hit singles throughout the world. • In June 2002 Kylie released her single Love at first sight, hitting no. 2 in the UK and no. 3 in Australia. It has also been a success in the US. • You may find interesting to know something about the famous Kylie Minogue: The above information is based on the Kylie Chronology written by Kylie's management company and featured in the FMR Kylie Discography. love at first sight

11. Activity six [individual] • Do you want to know more about Kylie Minogue? Click here love at first sight

12. Activity seven [pair work] • Work with your partner. Pretend he/she is your boyfriend/girlfriend. Tell him/her how much you love him/her. Use the following sentences: • It was love at first sight • We are meant to be as one • When I’m with you everything goes from wrong to right love at first sight