Lyrics Training

Lyrics training is an easy and fun method to learn and improve your English (and other languages)  through the music videos and lyrics of your favourite songs.

Everything Counts by Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode are an electronic music band and were formed in the 1980's.  This song is about corporate greed and corruption.  Depeche mode continue to be popular even today and even have their own theme bar in Estonia.  Check out the 1980's clothes and hairstyles in the video.  This song is for Miguel in A4.

99 Red Balloons by Nena

Originally called "99 Luftballons" this was a protest song by the German band Nena and was sung in German.  It was later re-recorded in English and was a number one in England in 1984.  Interestingly, it was the German version that was more popular in America.  This song was suggested by Raul in T7 who seems to be obsessed with anything that flies at the moment  : )

Live While We're Young by One Direction

One Direction came third in the seventh series of British television music competition The X Factor.  They are a boy band that formed in London 2010.  This song was suggested by Luisa in T7.

Your Song - Ellie Goulding

Your Song by Ellie Goulding was used in a Christmas advert on UK television.  The song was originally recorded in 1970 and was written and performed by Elton John.  Apparently, Elton wrote the music to the song in ten minutes!!!!!!