Free Topical Discussion Lesson for ESL Teachers!
Lesson aims: Talking about the success of Psy's Gangnam style.
Practicing communication skills, working on fluency, and building confidence
Time frame: 50 minutes +
Students: High intermediate - advanced
During this class the students will talk about Psy and his music. They will think about the reasons for his sudden success and popularity and the message behind the lyrics. They will also discuss K-pop and music in general.
There are two versions. The first is more difficult. The article is quite long and complicated and the text is very small. The second version is much more simple and goes into much less detail.
Use the articles below, and/or the source material from the web.
The reading article should be given to the students as homework.
Follow this lesson plan.
These article have been modified from the originals.
Version 1 - Gangnam Style Dissected - difficult to read
Original article by Max Fisher - associate editor at The Atlantic - Aug 23 2012
Version 2 - Gangnam Style goes viral - easier to read
Original article by Lee Yoo Eun for English Global Voices Online: