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2015

Created , designed and written by JOSE

RAMON RAMIREZ SANCCHEZ

10/9/2015

‘‘LEARNING ENGLISH BY SINGING SONGS’’

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I. LA MÚSICA COMO HERRAMIENTA FACILITADORA DEL APRENDIZAJE DEL

INGLÉS

Resumen

Numerosas investigaciones aseguran que la inclusión de canciones en la

enseñanza del idioma ingles aporta beneficios en el proceso de aprendizaje.. La

incorporación de música vocal ayuda en el desarrollo de niveles lingüísticos

(fonético, fonológico, morfosintáctico, semántico y léxico), de factores afectivos

(reducción de ansiedad, aumento de motivación), como sociolingüísticos

(exposición a variedades y registros de la lengua) en el proceso de aprendizaje.

II. Lenguaje-música: dos capacidades hermanas

Lenguaje y música son dos capacidades hermanas por el origen de su evolución

(Brown, 2001) y las similitudes encontradas entre ambas (Mithen, 2005; Patel,

2003; Sloboda, 1989), con un punto de unión: la melodía y el ritmo del habla,

conectados directamente con la entonación (Fonseca-Mora, Toscano-Fuentes y

Wermke, 2011).

Similitudes:

Son capacidades universales y específicas del ser humano.

a. Poseen tres modos de expresión: vocal, gestual y escrita.

b. Tanto el habla como el canto se desarrollan en los infantes al mismo tiempo

de manera espontánea.

c. El medio natural de ambos es el auditivo vocal.

d. La habilidad de crear un número ilimitado de secuencias nuevas usando

elementos musicales o palabras.

e. Ambas siguen un orden fijo en la estructura, unas reglas gramaticales, bien

mediante palabras o notas musicales creando una melodía o frase.

f. En ambas surgen, en primer lugar, las capacidades receptivas y

seguidamente las productivas.

8. Aparecen diferenciaciones con respecto a la forma cultural y al contexto en el

que tales formas son presentadas, lo que afecta al entendimiento de la

adquisición.

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Diferencias.

a. Mientras que un idioma puede ser traducido completamente a otro diferente, no

tiene sentido traducir la música de una cultura a otra.

b. Las reglas de un estilo musical no proporcionan información semántica de la

misma manera que la gramática aporta al lenguaje.

c. Las reglas de los estilos musicales varían a más velocidad que la gramática de

un idioma.

d. Mientras que el lenguaje asevera o pregunta acerca del mundo real, los objetos

o las relaciones, la música no posee una función manipuladora.

e. La música precisa de menos demanda cognitiva que el lenguaje, pues los

oyentes no necesitan inferir necesariamente los pensamientos e intenciones del

compositor o el músico.

f. Las expresiones emocionales son una parte central de la música pero no

siempre del lenguaje.

g. Mientras que la estructura temporal y la organización rítmica juegan un papel

fundamental tanto en la música como en el lenguaje, la métrica es especifica

según la pieza musical, y la estructura suprasegmental prosódica del lenguaje es

menos específica y más variable.

h. Aunque el número de tonos en la octava es similar en las diferentes culturas, el

número de fonemas difiere entre los idiomas.

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III. Efectos de la música vocal: las canciones

El uso de canciones en las aulas de idiomas puede afectar el desarrollo de las

cuatro destrezas básicas del aprendizaje de lenguas, es decir, la lectura, la

escritura, la audición y el habla (Toscano- Fuentes, 2011; Thain, 2010; Jolly,

1975), además, de influir positivamente en la revisión o incorporación de nuevos

elementos gramaticales yde vocabulario, “practically all grammar points can be

found in music texts, and thetexts also offer a wide variety of

vocabulary, all of which can be utilized to practice thefour communication skills”

(Falioni, 1993,98).

Mientras que Campbell (1992, 67) asevera que “the more we sing, the more

westrengthen the communication between the two sides of the brain” por lo que el

aprendizaje se hace más efectivo.

IV. Efectos que produce escuchar canciones

Escuchar música es una actividad que en general ayuda a divertirse,

aentretenerse, a relajarse o a animarse. Benenzón (1995, 35) resume la influencia

de la música en el ser humano:

A. Según el ritmo, se incrementa o disminuye la energía muscular.

B. Acelera la respiración o altera su regularidad.

C. Produce un efecto marcado, pero variable, en el pulso, la presión sanguínea y

la función endocrina.

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D. Disminuye el impacto de los estímulos sensoriales de diferentes modos.

E. Tiende a reducir o demorar la fatiga y, consecuentemente, incrementa el

endurecimiento muscular.

F. Aumenta la actividad voluntaria, como escribir a máquina, e incrementa la

extensión de los reflejos musculares empleados en escribir o dibujar, por ejemplo.

G. Es capaz de provocar cambios en los trazados eléctricos del organismo.

H. Es capaz de estimular cambios en el metabolismo y en la biosíntesis de

variados procesos enzimáticos. Del mismo modo, el hecho de incluir rima, ritmo y

melodías posibilita el aumento de la memorización de la letra (Falioni, 1993), sobre

todo cuando la información es significativa (Angelucci et al., 2007; Ho, Cheung, y

Chan, 2003; Kilgour, Jakobson, y Cuddy, 2000). Además, el constante estímulo de

fonemas, acentos producidos por la audición de canciones mejora la conciencia

fonémica y a su vez la pronunciación (Cardenas-Hagan, Carlson, y Durodoloa,

2007; Lightbown y Spada2006). Fonseca (2000) aboga por el uso de la melodía

musical no sólo para la mejora dela pronunciación sino de todo el proceso de

aprendizaje de la lengua extranjera en general, lo que también mantienen Lems

(2005) y Millbower (2000).

V. Efectos que produce cantar canciones

El cantar es una actividad que fusiona tanto en la información lingüística como en

la musical, involucrando a ambas partes del hemisferio a través del cuerpo calloso

el cual se fortalece al transmitir los mensajes entre los hemisferios. La

pronunciación, el aumento de vocabulario y la práctica de estructuras gramaticales

destacan en este respecto. Techmeier (1969) asegura que la pronunciación es lo

más difícil de adquirir de una lengua ya que hay muchas diferencias entre los

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elementos fonológicos del inglés y del español que la hacen diferente (Restrepo y

Silverman, 2001). En general, las actividades musicales que incluyen las

canciones y el ritmo ayudan al desarrollo de la discriminación auditiva (Richards,

2001) y de la pronunciación “there is probably not a better not quicker way to teach

phonetics than with songs” (Leith, 1979, 540). Por otro lado, Abbott (2002, 11)

comenta que “the activity or content of the songs should be related to the theme,

topic, or functions that are covered in class. Simple, repetitive songs often contain

recurrent grammatical patterns and can be used as grammar practice activities”.

VI. LEARNING BY SINGING SONGS

Este es un Songbook orientado a la intervención sonoro musical en la enseñanza

del inglés: la relación entre el nivel de adquisición del idioma inglés, la capacidad

auditiva y la inteligencia musical.

VII. Objetivo

El objetivo central de este Songbook es el de encontrar respuestas a estas dos

interrogantes:

¿Muestran los aprendices con un alto nivel de desarrollo de la inteligencia

musical una mejor capacidad auditiva para el aprendizaje del idioma inglés?

¿Puede un libro de canciones orientado a la enseñanza de inglés mejorar

la capacidad auditiva y consecuentemente, la aptitud lingüística del de los

aprendices?

Debido a esto, se crea este songbook enseñanza del inglés con intervención

musical, y con una metodología basada en la enseñanza a través de ejercicios

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prácticos y banco de vocabularios, con el fin de paliar o subsanar las dificultades

de listening, pronunciation,vocabulary and comprehension comunes en los

hablantes no nativos.

Cada canción propuesta al aprendiz incluye escuchar la canción para la

realización de un ejercicio práctico. No obstante, lo que diferencia a este

songbook de otro recurso es que la música, el input sonoro, se incorpora en

todas las canciones del mismo.

VIII. PASOS PARA HACER LOS EJERCICIOS

1. Escuchar la canción entera (Con el libro cerrado. Esto es para

familiarizarse con la canción y no te preocupes sino entiendes algunas

palabras. Solo concéntrate en escuchar la melodía y trata de entender la

idea principal de la canción).

2. Escuchar de nuevo la canción con el libro cerrado. Trata de entender

algunos detalles específicos, es decir algunas palabras. No te preocupes

sino logras entender la canción palabras por palabras. Llena los espacios

en blanco del ejercicio con las palabras que logres captar.

3. Escuchar por tercera vez con el libro abierto. Ahora pon atención a las

palabras individuales. Luego, observa que palabras que habías escuchado

en el paso dos en tu anterior comprensión.

4. Por último, completa los ejercicios y trata de aprenderte la canción

pacientemente estrofa por estrofa.

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INDICE

1. ‘‘Someone Like You’’ by Adele.

2. ‘‘No One’’ by Alicia keys.

3. ‘‘Because You Loved Me’’ by Celine Dion.

4. ‘‘Stand By Me’’ by Ben E. King

5. ‘‘Everything I do (I do it for you)’’ by Bryan Adams.

6. ‘‘I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing’’ by Aerosmith.

7. ‘‘All Out of Love’’ by Air Supply.

8. ‘‘Don’t Wake Me Up’’ by Chris Brown.

9. ‘‘I Swear’’ by All 4 One.

10. ‘‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’’ by Bonnie Tyler.

11. ‘‘Halo’’ by Beyonce.

12. ‘’I Will Always Love You’’ by Whitney Houston.

13. ‘‘Careless Whispers ‘’by George Michael.

14. ‘‘Hero’’ by Enrique Iglesias.

15. ‘‘Sacrifice’’ by Elton Jhon.

16. ‘‘You’re Beautiful’’ by James Blunt.

17. ‘‘You Sang to Me’’ by Marc Antony.

18. ‘‘’The Climb’’ by Miley Cyrus

19. ‘‘Unbreak My Heart’’ by Tony Braxton

20. ‘‘My Heart Will Go On’’ by Celine Dion.

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IX. Learning English by singing songs Las letras de canciones en inglés resultan muy útiles para aprender palabras y expresiones nuevas. Esta página contiene tres partes:

1. Primero se incluye la letra de la canción en inglés. 2. A su lado, puedes leer la traducción de la letra de la canción al español. 3. Luego, encontrarás explicaciones del vocabulario utilizado. Lee

atentamente esta parte. 4. Por último, realiza el listening practice escuchando la canción y llenando

los espacios en blanco. Como es sabido, no existe una traducción única. La versión traducida aquí intenta ser fiel al original, y su objetivo es solamente mostrar el significado de las palabras y expresiones.

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1. SOMEONE LIKE YOU By Adele I heard that you're settled down, That you found a girl and you're married now. I heard that your dreams came true. Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you. Old friend, why are you so shy? Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light. I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited, But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. I had hoped you'd see my face And that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over. Never mind, I'll find someone like you. I wish nothing but the best for you too. Don't forget me, I beg. I remember you said: Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. You know how the time flies. Only yesterday was the time of our lives. We were born and raised In a summer haze, Bound by the surprise of our glory days. I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited, But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. I'd hoped you'd see my face And that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over.

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Never mind, I'll find someone like you. I wish nothing but the best for you too. Don't forget me, I beg. I remember you said: Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Nothing compares. No worries or cares, Regrets and mistakes. They are memories made. Who would have known How bittersweet this would taste? Never mind, I'll find someone like you. I wish nothing but the best for you. Don't forget me, I beg. I remember you said: Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Never mind, I'll find someone like you. I wish nothing but the best for you too. Don't forget me, I beg. I remember you said: Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.

1.1 ALGUIEN COMO TU Por Adele Escuché que ya sentaste cabeza, Que encontraste una chica y ahora estás casado. Escuché que tus sueños se hicieron realidad. Supongo que ella te dio cosas que yo no te di. Viejo amigo, ¿por qué estás tan tímido? No eres de contenerte o esconderte de la luz. Odio aparecer de repente sin que me inviten, Pero no podía mantenerme alejada, no podía enfrentarlo. Esperaba que vieras mi cara Y te hiciera acordar Que para mí no se terminó.

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No importa, encontraré alguien como tú. Deseo nada más que lo mejor para ti también. No me olvides, te ruego. Recuerdo que dijiste: A veces el amor dura pero en cambio a veces duele. A veces el amor dura pero en cambio a veces duele. Sabes cómo vuela el tiempo. Pareciera que ayer era lo mejor de nuestras vidas. Nacimos y crecimos En una bruma veraniega, Unidos por la sorpresa de nuestros días gloriosos. Odio aparecer de repente sin que me inviten, Pero no podía mantenerme alejada, no podía enfrentarlo. Esperaba que vieras mi cara Y te hiciera acordar Que para mí no se terminó. No importa, encontraré alguien como tú. Deseo nada más que lo mejor para ti también. No me olvides, te ruego. Recuerdo que dijiste: A veces el amor dura pero en cambio a veces duele. Nada se compara. Ninguna preocupación o cuidado, Arrepentimiento y error. Son recuerdos pasados. ¿Quién iba a saber Lo amargo que sería? No importa, encontraré alguien como tú. Deseo nada más que lo mejor para ti. No me olvides, te ruego. Recuerdo que dijiste: A veces el amor dura pero en cambio a veces duele. No importa, encontraré alguien como tú. Deseo nada más que lo mejor para ti también. No me olvides, te ruego. Recuerdo que dijiste: A veces el amor dura pero en cambio a veces duele. A veces el amor dura pero en cambio a veces duele.

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1.2

to settle down sentar cabeza, establecerse en un lugar

to be married estar casado. Casarse se dice to get married.

to come true hacerse realidad

ain't Contracción coloquial que equivale a isn't, aren't, hasn't o haven't

to hold back Contenerse

to turn up aparecer, presentarse en un lugar

out of the blue de repente, cuando menos se lo espera

uninvited sin estar invitado

to stay away mantenerse alejado

never mind no importa

to raise somebody

criar a alguien

haze bruma, niebla

to be bound estar unidos o atados. El verbo to bind significa unir, amarrar, atar.

bittersweet amargo, agridulce

to taste saber, tener sabor

1.3 Listening practice: SOMEONE LIKE YOU by Adele Para ver el video dale click al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD9dr2ZRm9A

I heard that you're settled , That you found a girl and you're married now.

I heard that your dreams came . Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you.

Old friend, why are you so ? Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light.

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I hate to turn up out of the uninvited, But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.

I had hoped you'd see my And that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over. Never mind, I'll find someone like you.

I nothing but the best for you too.

Don't forget me, I . I remember you said: Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.

You know how the time . Only yesterday was the time of our lives.

We were born and In a summer haze,

by the surprise of our glory days.

I hate to turn up out of the uninvited, But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.

I'd hoped you'd see my And that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over. Never mind, I'll find someone like you.

I nothing but the best for you too.

Don't forget me, I . I remember you said: Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Nothing compares. No worries or cares,

and mistakes. They are memories made. Who would have known

How this would taste? Never mind, I'll find someone like you.

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I nothing but the best for you.

Don't forget me, I . I remember you said: Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Never mind, I'll find someone like you.

I nothing but the best for you too.

Don't forget me, I . I remember you said: Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead. Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.

2. NO ONE by Alicia Keys I just want you close, Where you can stay forever. You can be sure That it will only get better. You and me together Through the days and nights. I don't worry 'cause Everything's going to be alright. People keep talking, They can say what they like. But all I know is Everything's going to be alright. [Chorus:] No one, no one, no one Can get in the way of what I'm feeling. No one, no one, no one

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Can get in the way Of what I feel for you, you, you. Can get in the way Of what I feel for you. When the rain is pouring down And my heart is hurting, You will always be around. This I know for certain. You and me together Through the days and nights. I don't worry 'cause Everything's going to be alright. People keep talking, They can say what they like. But all I know is Everything's going to be alright. [Chorus] I know some people search the world To find something like what we have. I know people will try To divide something so real. So till the end of time I'm telling you there ain't no one. [Chorus]

2.1 NADIE por Alicia Keys Sólo te quiero cerca, Donde puedas quedarte para siempre. Puedes estar seguro Que se pondrá solamente mejor. Tú y yo juntos A través de los días y las noches. No me preocupo porque Todo va a estar bien. La gente sigue hablando, Pueden decir lo que quieran.

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Pero todo lo que sé es que Todo va a estar bien. [Estribillo:] Nadie, nadie, nadie Puede meterse en el medio de lo que siento. Nadie, nadie, nadie Puede meterse en el medio De lo que siento por ti, ti, ti. Puede meterse en el medio De lo que siento por ti. Cuando llueve a cántaros Y mi corazón duele, Siempre estarás cerca. Esto lo sé con certeza. Tú y yo juntos A través de los días y las noches. No me preocupo porque Todo va a estar bien. La gente sigue hablando, Pueden decir lo que quieran. Pero todo lo que sé es que Todo va a estar bien. [Estribillo] Sé que algunos buscan en el mundo Para encontrar algo como lo que tenemos nosotros. Sé que la gente intentará Dividir algo tan real. Por eso, hasta el fin de los tiempos Te digo que no hay nadie. [Estribillo]

2.2

close En este caso, significa cerca

to get better Mejorar

to worry Preocuparse

'cause Forma coloquial de because (porque)

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to get in the way

ponerse en el medio, bloquear el camino

to pour down llover a cántaros

for certain con certeza

till Hasta

ain't Contracción coloquial que equivale a isn't, aren't, hasn't o haven't

2.3 Listening practice: NO ONE by Alicia Keys Para ver el video dale click al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC5IiYpozuE I just want you close, Where you can stay forever. You can be sure

That it will only get . You and me together Through the days and nights.

I don't 'cause Everything's going to be alright.

People talking, They can say what they like. But all I know is Everything's going to be alright. [Chorus:] No one, no one, no one Can get in the way of what I'm feeling. No one, no one, no one Can get in the way Of what I feel for you, you, you. Can get in the way Of what I feel for you.

When the rain is

And my heart is , You will always be around.

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This I know for . You and me together Through the days and nights.

I don't 'cause Everything's going to be alright.

People talking, They can say what they like. But all I know is Everything's going to be alright. [Chorus] I know some people search the world To find something like what we have. I know people will try To divide something so real.

So the end of time I'm telling you there ain't no one. [Chorus]

3. BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME by Celine Dion For all those times you stood by me, For all the truth that you made me see, For all the joy you brought to my life, For all the wrong that you made right, For every dream

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You made come true, For all the love I found in you, I'll be forever thankful, baby. You're the one who held me up, Never let me fall, You're the one who saw me through, Through it all. You were my strength when I was weak. You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me. Lifted me up when I couldn't reach. You gave me faith coz you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me. You gave me wings and made me fly. You touched my hand, I could touch the sky. I lost my faith, you gave it back to me. You said no star was out of reach. You stood by me and I stood tall. I had your love, I had it all. I'm grateful for each day you gave me. Maybe I don't know that much But I know this much is true. I was blessed because I was loved by you. You were my strength when I was weak. You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me. Lifted me up when I couldn't reach. You gave me faith coz you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me. You were always there for me, The tender wind that carried me, A light in the dark Shining your love into my life. You've been my inspiration. Through the lies you were the truth. My world is a better place because of you. You were my strength when I was weak.

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You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me. Lifted me up when I couldn't reach. You gave me faith coz you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me.

3.1 PORQUE ME AMABAS por Celine Dion Por todos esos momentos en que me respaldaste, Por toda la verdad que me hiciste ver, Por toda la alegría que trajiste a mi vida, Por todo lo incorrecto que tú convertiste en correcto, Por todos los sueños Que tú hiciste que se hicieran realidad, Por todo el amor que encontré en ti, Estaré por siempre agradecida, cariño. Tú eres quien me sostuvo, Nunca me dejaste caer, Tú eres quien me ha ayudado, Todo el tiempo. Fuiste mi fuerza cuando estaba débil. Fuiste mi voz cuando no podía hablar. Fuiste mis ojos cuando no podía ver. Viste lo mejor que había en mí. Me alzaste cuando no podía alcanzar. Me diste fe porque creiste que Soy todo lo que soy, Porque me amabas. Me diste alas y me hiciste volar. Tocaste mi mano, pude tocar el cielo. Perdí mi fe, me la diste de nuevo. Dijiste que ninguna estrella estaba fuera de alcance. Me apoyaste y me sentí segura de mí misma. Tuve tu amor, lo tuve todo. Estoy agradecida por cada día que me diste. Quizás no sé tanto Pero sé que esto es cierto. Fui bendecida porque fui amada por ti.

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Fuiste mi fuerza cuando estaba débil. Fuiste mi voz cuando no podía hablar. Fuiste mis ojos cuando no podía ver. Viste lo mejor que había en mí. Me alzaste cuando no podía alcanzar. Me diste fe porque creiste que Soy todo lo que soy, Porque me amabas. Estuviste siempre allí para mí, El viento tierno que me llevaba, Una luz en la oscuridad Irradiando tu amor en mi vida. Tú has sido mi inspiración. A través de las mentiras tú eras la verdad. Mi mundo es un mejor lugar po ti. Fuiste mi fuerza cuando estaba débil. Fuiste mi voz cuando no podía hablar. Fuiste mis ojos cuando no podía ver. Viste lo mejor que había en mí. Me alzaste cuando no podía alcanzar. Me diste fe porque creiste que Soy todo lo que soy, Porque me amabas.

3.2

to stand by somebody

apoyar, respaldar a alguien

Joy Alegría

to hold up sostener. Las formas del pasado son held, held.

to fall caer. Las formas del pasado son fell, fallen.

to see somebody through

ayudar a alguien en momentos difíciles

Strength fuerza. El adjetivo es strong (fuerte). El opuesto es weak (débil).

to lift up alzar, levantar

to reach alcanzar. Out of reach significa fuera de alcance. El opuesto

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es within reach (al alcance).

Coz Contracción coloquial informal de because (porque)

to stand tall estar orgulloso, tener confianza en uno mismo

Grateful Agradecido

Tender tierno, compasivo

3.3 Listening practice:

BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME by Celine Dion Para ver el video dale click al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBhQfzfIQCU For all those times you stood by me,

For all the truth that you made me , For all the joy you brought to my life, For all the wrong that you made right,

For every You made come true, For all the love I found in you,

I'll be forever , baby. You're the one who held me up, Never let me fall,

You're the one who me through, Through it all.

You were my strength when I was . You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me.

Lifted me up when I couldn't . You gave me faith coz you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me.

You gave me and made me fly. You touched my hand, I could touch the sky. I lost my faith, you gave it back to me.

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You said no star was out of . You stood by me and I stood tall. I had your love, I had it all.

I'm grateful for each day you me. Maybe I don't know that much But I know this much is true. I was blessed because I was loved by you.

You were my strength when I was . You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me.

Lifted me up when I couldn't . You gave me faith coz you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me. You were always there for me, The tender wind that carried me, A light in the dark Shining your love into my life.

You've been my . Through the lies you were the truth. My world is a better place because of you.

You were my strength when I was . You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me.

Lifted me up when I couldn't . You gave me faith coz you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me.

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4. STAND BY ME by Ben E. King When the night has come And the land is dark, And the moon is the only light we see, No, I won't be afraid. Oh, I won't be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me. So, darling, darling, stand by me. Oh, stand by me. Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me. If the sky that we look upon Should tumble and fall, And the mountains Should crumble to the sea, I won't cry, I won't cry. No, I won't shed a tear Just as long as you stand, stand by me. And darling, darling, stand by me. Oh, stand by me. Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me. Whenever you're in trouble, Won't you stand by me? Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me.

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4.1 APOYAME por Ben E. King Cuando la noche ha llegado Y la tierra está oscura, Y la luna es la única luz que vemos, No, no tendré miedo. Oh, no tendré miedo Siempre y cuando tú me apoyes, me apoyes. Por lo tanto, cariño, cariño, apóyame. Oh, apóyame. Oh, apóyame, apóyame, apóyame. Si el cielo que miramos Debe venirse abajo y caer, Y las montañas Deben desmoronarse hacia el mar, No lloraré, no lloraré. No, no derramaré una lágrima Siempre y cuando tú me apoyes, me apoyes. Y cariño, cariño, apóyame. Oh, apóyame. Oh, apóyame, apóyame, apóyame. Cuando estés en problemas, No me apoyarás? Oh, apóyame, apóyame, apóyame. to stand by somebody apoyar, respaldar a alguien to tumble venirse abajo to crumble desmoronarse to shed derramar. Las formas del pasado son shed, shed.

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4.2

to stand by somebody apoyar, respaldar a alguien

to tumble venirse abajo

to crumble Desmoronarse

to shed derramar. Las formas del pasado son shed, shed.

4.3 Listening practice: STAND BY ME by Ben E. King Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTCfQ6Bb8QE

When the has come And the land is dark,

And the is the only light we see, No, I won't be afraid. Oh, I won't be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me. So, darling, darling, stand by me. Oh, stand by me. Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me.

If the that we look upon Should tumble and fall,

And the

Should crumble to the , I won't cry, I won't cry. No, I won't shed a tear Just as long as you stand, stand by me. And darling, darling, stand by me. Oh, stand by me. Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me.

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Whenever you're in , Won't you stand by me? Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me.

5. EVERYTHING I DO, I DO IT FOR YOU by Bryan Adams Look into my eyes, you will see What you mean to me. Search your heart, search your soul. And when you find me there You'll search no more. Don't tell me It's not worth trying for. You can't tell me It's not worth dying for. You know it's true. Everything I do, I do it for you. Look into your heart, you will find There's nothing there to hide. Take me as I am, take my life. I would give it all, I would sacrifice. Don't tell me It's not worth fighting for. I can't help it, There's nothing I want more. You know it's true. Everything I do, I do it for you. There's no love like your love. And no other could give more love.

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There's nowhere, unless you're there All the time, all the way. Oh, you can't tell me It's not worth trying for. I can't help it, There's nothing I want more. I would fight for you, I'd lie for you, Walk the wire for you, I'd die for you. You know it's true. Everything I do, I do it for you.

5.1 TODO LO QUE HAGO, LO HAGO POR TI por Bryan Adams Mirame a los ojos, verás Lo que tú significas para mí. Busca en tu corazón, busca en tu alma. Y cuando me encuentres allí No buscarás más. No me digas que No vale la pena intentarlo. No puedes decirme que No vale la pena morir por eso. Sabes que es verdad. Todo lo que hago, lo hago por ti. Mira en tu corazón, encontrarás que Allí no hay nada que esconder. Tómame como soy, toma mi vida. Lo daría todo, me sacrificaría. No me digas que No vale la pena luchar por eso. No puedo evitarlo, No hay nada que quiera más. Sabes que es verdad. Todo lo que hago, lo hago por ti. No hay amor como tu amor. Y ninguna otra persona podría dar más amor. No existe ningún sitio, a menos que tú estés allí

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Todo el tiempo, todo el camino. Oh, no puedes decirme que No vale la pena intentarlo. No puedo evitarlo, No hay nada que quiera más. Lucharía por ti, mentiría por ti, Caminaría por la cuerda floja por ti, moriría por ti. Sabes que es verdad. Todo lo que hago, lo hago por ti.

5.2

to search buscar en, registrar

to be worth valer, merecer la pena

can't help it no poder evitarlo. En este caso, el verbo to help no significa ayudar.

nowhere ningún sitio, ninguna parte

unless a menos que

to walk the wire

caminar por la cuerda floja (como hacen en los circos)

5.3 Listening practice: EVERYTHING I DO, I DO IT FOR YOU by Bryan Adams Para el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXtlWmBM-HU Look into my eyes, you will see What you mean to me.

Search your heart, search your . And when you find me there You'll search no more. Don't tell me

It's not worth trying . You can't tell me

It's not worth for.

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You know it's true. Everything I do, I do it for you. Look into your heart, you will find

There's nothing there to . Take me as I am, take my life.

I would give it all, I would . Don't tell me

It's not worth for. I can't help it, There's nothing I want more. You know it's true. Everything I do, I do it for you. There's no love like your love. And no other could give more love.

There's , unless you're there All the time, all the way. Oh, you can't tell me

It's not worth trying . I can't help it, There's nothing I want more.

I would fight for you, I'd for you,

Walk the for you, I'd die for you. You know it's true. Everything I do, I do it for you.

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6. I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING (Theme from Armageddon) by Aerosmith I could stay awake Just to hear you breathing, Watch you smile while you are sleeping Far-away and dreaming. I could spend my life in this sweet surrender, I could stay lost in this moment Forever. Well, every moment spent with you Is a moment I treasure. [Chorus:] I don't wanna close my eyes, I don't wanna fall asleep, 'Cos I'd miss you, babe, And I don't wanna miss a thing. 'Cos even when I dream of you, The sweetest dream will never do. I'd still miss you, babe, And I don't wanna miss a thing. Lying close to you, Feeling your heart beating. And I'm wondering what you're dreaming, Wondering if it's me you're seeing. Then I kiss your eyes And thank God we're together And I just wanna stay with you In this moment forever, Forever and ever. [Chorus] I don't wanna miss one smile,

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I don't wanna miss one kiss, Well, I just wanna be with you, Right here with you, just like this. I just wanna hold you close, Feel your heart so close to mine, And stay here in this moment For all the rest of time. [Chorus]

6.1 NO QUIERO EXTRAÑAR NADA (Tema de Armageddon) por Aerosmith Podría permanecer despierto Sólo para escucharte respirar, Mirarte sonreír mientras duermes A lo lejos, y soñando. Podría pasar mi vida en esta dulce claudicación, Podría quedarme perdido en este momento Para siempre. Ya que, cada momento que pasé contigo Es un momento que valoro mucho. [Estribillo:] No quiero cerrar los ojos, No quiero quedarme dormido, Porque te extrañaría, nena, Y no quiero extrañar nada. Porque aún si soñara contigo, El más dulce de los sueños no alcanzará. Aún así te extrañaría, nena, Y no quiero extrañar nada. Acostado cerca de ti, Siento latir tu corazón. Y me pregunto con qué estás soñando, Me pregunto si será conmigo. Luego, beso tus ojos Y agradezco a Dios que estemos juntos Y sólo quiero estar contigo En este momento para siempre, Para siempre, siempre. [Estribillo]

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No quiero extrañar ni una sonrisa, No quiero extrañar ni un beso, Ya que sólo quiero estar contigo, Aquí mismo, contigo, como ahora. Sólo quiero tenerte cerca Sentir tu corazón muy cerca del mío, Y permanecer aquí, en este momento Por el resto del tiempo. [Estribillo]

6.2

to stay awake

permanecer despierto

to hear you breathing

escucharte respirar. En este caso, se trata de un verbo de percepción (to hear, to watch, to see, etc.) seguido de la persona y la acción que realiza esa persona, en gerundio. Se usa para acciones que se perciben sólo por un momento. (En este caso, se escucha a la persona respirar sólo un momento, no todo el tiempo.)

to watch you smile

verte sonreír. En este caso, se trata de un verbo de percepción (to hear, to watch, to see, etc.) seguido de la persona y la acción que realiza esa persona, en infinitivo. Se usa para acciones que se perciben en forma completa. (En este caso, se ve a la persona sonreír en forma completa, desde que comienza a hacerlo hasta que ya no se sonríe más.)

far-away distante, remoto, a lo lejos

in this sweet surrender

en esta dulce rendición, claudicación. El verbo to surrender significa "rendirse, entregarse".

to treasure something

valorar mucho algo. El sustantivo a treasure significa "un tesoro".

wanna forma abreviada coloquial de want to

to fall asleep quedarse dormido, dormirse

'cos forma abreviada coloquial de because

to miss somebody

extrañar a alguien. El verbo to miss something significa extrañar algo, pero también, perder algo. Por ejemplo, to miss a class (perder una clase), to miss the train (perder el tren).

I'd miss you te extrañaría. El 'd representa al auxiliar would.

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babe (informal) nena, chica.

to dream of/about something

soñar con algo. Notar el uso de las preposiciones of y about.

the sweetest dream

el más dulce de los sueños, el sueño más dulce. Para aprender a realizar comparaciones, ver Comparatives and Superlatives.

will never do nunca alcanzará. En este caso, do significa "alcanzar, ser suficiente".

lying Corresponde al verbo to lie, "yacer". Este verbo no debe confundirse con to lay, "poner". Para más detalles, ver lay or lie?

feeling your heart beating

sintiendo latir tu corazón. Nuevamente, se trata de una acción que se percibe sólo por un momento. (En este caso, se sienten los latidos sólo un momento, no todo el tiempo.)

to wonder something

preguntarse algo a uno mismo

to hold somebody close

tener a alguien cerca

so close muy cerca, tan cerca

for all the rest of time

por el resto del tiempo

6.3 Listening practice: I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING (Theme from Armageddon) by Aerosmith Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss0kFNUP4P4

I could stay Just to hear you breathing,

Watch you while you are sleeping Far-away and dreaming.

I could spend my life in this sweet , I could stay lost in this moment Forever.

Well, every moment with you Is a moment I treasure.

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[Chorus:]

I don't wanna close my ,

I don't wanna fall , 'Cos I'd miss you, babe, And I don't wanna miss a thing. 'Cos even when I dream of you,

The dream will never do. I'd still miss you, babe, And I don't wanna miss a thing. Lying close to you,

Feeling your heart . And I'm wondering what you're dreaming, Wondering if it's me you're seeing.

Then I your eyes And thank God we're together And I just wanna stay with you In this moment forever, Forever and ever. [Chorus] I don't wanna miss one smile, I don't wanna miss one kiss, Well, I just wanna be with you, Right here with you, just like this.

I just wanna hold you , Feel your heart so close to mine, And stay here in this moment

For all the of time. [Chorus]

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7. ALL OUT OF LOVE by Air Supply I'm lying alone, with my head on the phone, Thinking of you till it hurts. I know you're hurt too But what else can we do, Tormented and torn apart? I wish I could carry your smile in my heart For times when my life feels so low. It would make me believe What tomorrow could bring When today doesn't really know, Doesn't really know. I'm all out of love, I'm so lost without you. I know you were right, Believing for so long. I'm all out of love, what am I without you? I can't be too late to say That I was so wrong. I want you to come back and carry me home, Away from this long, lonely nights. I'm reaching for you, are you feeling it too? Does the feeling seem oh, so right? And what would you say if I called on you now And said that I can't hold on? There's no easy way, It gets harder each day. Please love me or I'll be gone, I'll be gone.

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I'm all out of love, I'm so lost without you. I know you were right, Believing for so long. I'm all out of love, what am I without you? I can't be too late to say That I was so wrong. Oh, what are you thinking of? What are you thinking of? Oh, what are you thinking of? What are you thinking of? I'm all out of love, I'm so lost without you. I know you were right, Believing for so long. I'm all out of love, what am I without you? I can't be too late to say That I was so wrong.

7.1 TOTALMENTE SIN AMOR por Air Supply Estoy acostado solo, con la cabeza en el teléfono, Pensando en ti hasta que me duele. Sé que tú también estás dolida Pero qué otra cosa podemos hacer, Atormentados y separados? Deseo poder llevar tu sonrisa en mi corazón Para cuando mi vida parece tan depresiva. Me haría creer En lo que el mañana podría traer Cuando el hoy realmente no sabe, Realmente no sabe. Estoy totalmente sin amor, estoy tan perdido sin ti. Sé que tenías razón, Creyendo durante tanto tiempo. Estoy totalmente sin amor, qué soy sin ti? No puedo tardar más en decir Que estaba tan equivocado. Quiero que vuelvas y me lleves a casa, Lejos de estas largas y solitarias noches. Estoy tratando de alcanzarte, lo sientes tú también?

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La sensación parece tan buena? Y qué dirías si te visitara ahora Y dijera que no puedo esperar? No hay un camino fácil, Se hace más difícil cada día. Por favor ámame o me iré, me iré. Estoy totalmente sin amor, estoy tan perdido sin ti. Sé que tenías razón, Creyendo durante tanto tiempo. Estoy totalmente sin amor, qué soy sin ti? No puedo tardar más en decir Que estaba tan equivocado. Oh, en qué estás pensando? En qué estás pensando? Oh, en qué estás pensando? En qué estás pensando? Estoy totalmente sin amor, estoy tan perdido sin ti. Sé que tenías razón, Creyendo durante tanto tiempo. Estoy totalmente sin amor, qué soy sin ti? No puedo tardar más en decir Que estaba tan equivocado.

7.2

to be out of something

quedarse sin algo. Por ejemplo, We're out of water (Nos quedamos sin agua).

Lying Es el participio presente del verbo to lie, yacer, estar acostado, tumbado. Para aprender más, verLay or lie?

Till Forma coloquial de until, hasta que.

to hurt doler, herir. Las formas del pasado son hurt, hurt. Como adjetivo, hurt significa dolido, herido.

to tear apart Separar

to reach for something

intentar alcanzar algo, estirar el brazo para llegar a tocar algo

to call on somebody

visitar a alguien. Se utiliza para hacer referencia a una visita corta.

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to hold on Esperar

Harder En este caso, significa más difícil. También puede significar más duro cuando se utiliza con referencia a un objeto.

7.3 Listening practice: ALL OUT OF LOVE by Air Supply Para ver el video dale click al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKvNiYHOTHA

I'm alone, with my head on the phone, Thinking of you till it hurts. I know you're hurt too But what else can we do,

Tormented and ? I wish I could carry your smile in my heart For times when my life feels so low. It would make me believe

tomorrow could bring When today doesn't really know, Doesn't really know.

I'm all out of love, I'm so without you. I know you were right, believing for so long. I'm all out of love, what am I without you?

I can't be late to say That I was so wrong. I want you to come back and carry me home, Away from this long, lonely nights.

I'm for you, are you feeling it too? Does the feeling seem oh, so right? And what would you say if I called on you now

And said that I can't ? There's no easy way, it gets harder each day. Please love me or I'll be gone, I'll be gone.

I'm all out of love, I'm so without you.

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I know you were right, believing for so long. I'm all out of love, what am I without you?

I can't be late to say That I was so wrong. Oh, what are you thinking of? What are you thinking of? Oh, what are you thinking of? What are you thinking of?

I'm all out of love, I'm so without you. I know you were right, believing for so long. I'm all out of love, what am I without you?

I can't be late to say That I was so wrong.

8. DON'T WAKE ME UP by Chris Brown Dearly beloved, If this love only exists in my dreams, Don't wake me up. Too much light in this window, Don't wake me up. Only coffee, no sugar Inside my cup. If I wake and you're here still, Give me a kiss. I wasn't finished dreaming About your lips. [Chorus:]

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Don't wake me up, up, up, up up, up. Don't wake me up, up, up, up up, up. Don't wake me up, up, up, up up, up. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me up, up, up, up, up, up. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me. So much life in the city, You won't believe. Been awake for some days now, No time to sleep. If your heart is a pillow, This love's the bed. Tell me what is the music Inside my head. [Chorus] I don't wanna fall, fall, fall, fall asleep, no. I don't wanna fall, unless I'm falling for you. I don't wanna fall, fall, fall, fall asleep, no. I don't wanna fall, unless I'm falling for you. [Chorus]

8.1 NO ME DESPIERTES por Chris Brown Querido amado, Si este amor solamente existe en mis sueños, No me despiertes. Demasiada luz en esta ventana, No me despiertes. Café solo, sin azúcar Dentro de mi taza. Si me despierto y aún estás aquí, Dame un beso. No terminé de soñar

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Con tus labios. [Estribillo:] No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. No me despiertes. Tanta vida en la ciudad, Que no lo podrás creer. Estuve despierto desde hace varios días, No hay tiempo para dormir. Si tu corazón es una almohada, Este amor es la cama. Dime qué es la música Dentro de mi cabeza. [Estribillo] No quiero quedar, quedar, quedar, quedarme dormido, no. No quiero quedar, a menos que me enamore de ti. No quiero quedar, quedar, quedar, quedarme dormido, no. No quiero quedar, a menos que me enamore de ti. [Estribillo]

8.2

to wake somebody up

despertar a alguien. To wake up significa despertarse. El verbo to wake también significa despertarse, pero implica que la persona vuelve a dormirse después de un rato. En cambio, to wake up significa despertarse completamente y no volver a dormirse.

beloved amado/a

I wasn't no terminé de

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finished

to dream about something

soñar con algo. Notar el uso de la preposición about.

to be awake estar despierto. El opuesto es to be asleep (estar dormido).

to sleep Dormir

to fall asleep quedarse dormido

to fall for somebody

enamorarse de alguien

8.3 Listening practice: DON'T WAKE ME UP by Chris Brown Para ver el video dale click al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQeXPt9spDg Dearly beloved,

If this love only exists in my , Don't wake me up.

Too much light in this , Don't wake me up.

Only coffee, no Inside my cup.

If I wake and you're here , Give me a kiss.

I wasn't finished About your lips. [Chorus:] Don't wake me up, up, up, up up, up. Don't wake me up, up, up, up up, up. Don't wake me up, up, up, up up, up. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me up. Don't wake me up, up, up, up, up, up.

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Don't wake me up. Don't wake me.

So much life in the , You won't believe.

Been awake for some days , No time to sleep.

If your heart is a , This love's the bed.

Tell me what is the Inside my head. [Chorus] I don't wanna fall, fall, fall, fall asleep, no. I don't wanna fall, unless I'm falling for you. I don't wanna fall, fall, fall, fall asleep, no. I don't wanna fall, unless I'm falling for you. [Chorus]

9. I SWEAR

by All-4-One I swear by the moon and the stars in the sky. And I swear like the shadow that's by your side. I see the questions in your eyes. I know what's weighing on your mind. You can be sure I know my part 'Cause I stand beside you through the years. You'll only cry those happy tears And though I make mistakes I'll never break your heart.

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And I swear by the moon And the stars in the sky I'll be there. I swear like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there. For better or worse, Till death do us part. I'll love you with every beat of my heart. And I swear. I'll give you everything I can. I'll build your dreams with these two hands. We'll hang some memories on the wall. And when just the two of us are there You won't have to ask if I still care, 'Cause as the time turns the page My love won't age at all. And I swear (I swear) by the moon And the stars in the sky I'll be there (I'll be there). I swear (and I swear) like the shadow That's by your side I'll be there (I'll be there). For better or worse, Till death do us part. I'll love you with every beat of my heart. And I swear.

9.1 JURO por All-4-One Juro por la luna y las estrellas en el cielo. Y juro como la sombra que está a tu lado. Veo las preguntas en tus ojos. Sé lo que te preocupa. Puedes estar segura que sé mi parte Porque estoy junto a ti a través de los años. Sólo llorarás lágrimas de felicidad Y aunque cometo errores Nunca te partiré el corazón. Y juro por la luna Y las estrellas en el cielo que estaré allí.

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Juro como la sombra que está a tu lado Que estaré allí. Para mejor o peor, Hasta que la muerte nos separe. Te amaré con cada latido de mi corazón. Y lo juro. Te daré todo lo que pueda. Construiré tus sueños con estas dos manos. Colgaremos algunos recuerdos en la pared. Y cuando simplemente quedemos nosotros dos No tendrás que preguntar si aún me interesa, Porque a medida que el tiempo da vuelta la página Mi amor no envejecerá para nada. Y juro (juro) por la luna Y las estrellas en el cielo que estaré allí (estaré allí). Juro (y juro) como la sombra Que está a tu lado Que estaré allí (estaré allí). Para mejor o peor, Hasta que la muerte nos separe. Te amaré con cada latido de mi corazón. Y lo juro.

9.2

to swear jurar. También significa "decir palabrotas a alguien" cuando se utiliza en la forma to swear at somebody.

to weigh on somebody's mind

preocupar a alguien

to stand beside somebody

estar al lado de alguien, junto a alguien

Though Aunque

Better Mejor

Worse Peor

Till hasta que. Es una forma coloquial equivalente a until.

hang colgar. Las formas del pasado son hung, hung. También significa ahorcar, en ese caso las formas del pasado son hanged, hanged.

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memories Recuerdos

'cause Forma coloquial de because (porque)

to turn the page dar vuelta la página

to age Envejecer

9.3 Listening practice: I SWEAR by All-4-One Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASRkn9OEzjA I swear by the moon and the stars in the sky.

And I swear like the that's by your side. I see the questions in your eyes.

I know what's on your mind. You can be sure I know my part

'Cause I beside you through the years. You'll only cry those happy tears And though I make mistakes

I'll never your heart. And I swear by the moon And the stars in the sky I'll be there.

I swear like the that's by your side I'll be there. For better or worse,

death do us part. I'll love you with every beat of my heart. And I swear. I'll give you everything I can. I'll build your dreams with these two hands.

We'll some memories on the wall. And when just the two of us are there

You won't have to ask if I still , 'Cause as the time turns the page

My love won't at all.

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And I swear (I swear) by the moon And the stars in the sky I'll be there (I'll be there).

I swear (and I swear) like the That's by your side I'll be there (I'll be there). For better or worse,

death do us part. I'll love you with every beat of my heart. And I swear.

10. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART by Bonnie Tyler Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit lonely And you're never coming round. Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit tired Of listening to the sound of my tears. Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit nervous That the best of all the years have gone by. Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit terrified And then I see the look in your eyes. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. Turn around bright eyes,

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Every now and then I fall apart. Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit restless And I dream of something wild. Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit helpless And I'm lying like a child in your arms. Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit angry And I know I've got to get out and cry. Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit terrified But then I see the look in your eyes. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. [Chorus:] And I need you now, tonight. And I need you more than ever. And if you only hold me tight, We'll be holding on forever. And we'll only be making it right 'Cause we'll never be wrong together. We can take it to the end of the line. Your love is like a shadow on me All of the time. I don't know what to do And I'm always in the dark. We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks. I really need you tonight. Forever's gonna start tonight. Forever's gonna start tonight. Once upon a time I was falling in love But now I'm only falling apart. There's nothing I can do. A total eclipse of the heart. Once upon a time there was light in my life But now there's only love in the dark. Nothing I can say. A total eclipse of the heart. Turn around bright eyes. Turn around bright eyes.

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Turn around, Every now and then I know You'll never be the boy You always wanted to be. Turn around, Every now then I know You'll always be the only boy Who wanted me the way that I am. Turn around, Every now and then I know There's no one in the universe As magical and wondrous as you. Turn around, Every now and then I know There's nothing any better And there's nothing that I just wouldn't do. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. [Chorus]

10.1 ECLIPSE TOTAL DEL CORAZÓN por Bonnie Tyler Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando me siento un poquito solo Y tú nunca vienes. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando me siento un poquito cansado De escuchar el sonido de mis lágrimas. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando me siento un poquito nervioso Porque lo mejor de todos los años ha pasado. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando me siento un poquito aterrorizado Y luego veo la mirada de tu ojos. Da la vuelta ojos brillantes, De vez en cuando me vengo abajo. Da la vuelta ojos brillantes, De vez en cuando me vengo abajo. Da la vuelta,

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De vez en cuando me pongo un poquito inquieto Y sueño con algo desenfrenado. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando me siento un poquito indefenso Y me echo como un niño en tus brazos. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando me pongo un poquito enojado Y sé que tengo que salir y llorar. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando me siento un poquito aterrorizado Pero luego veo la mirada de tus ojos. Da la vuelta ojos brillantes, De vez en cuando me vengo abajo. Da la vuelta ojos brillantes, De vez en cuando me vengo abajo. [Estribillo:] Y te necesito ahora, esta noche. Y te necesito más que nunca. Y si tan sólo me abrazas fuerte, Lo mantendremos para siempre. Y sólo lo estaríamos haciendo lo correcto Porque juntos nunca estaremos equivocados. Podemos llevarlo hasta el final. Tu amor es como una sombra sobre mí Todo el tiempo. No sé qué hacer Y siempre estoy en la oscuridad. Vivimos en un barril de pólvora y echamos chispas. Realmente te necesito esta noche. Lo eterno va a comenzar esta noche. Lo eterno va a comenzar esta noche. Una vez estaba enamorado Pero ahora sólo me vengo abajo. No hay nada que pueda hacer. Un eclipse total del corazón. Un vez hubo luz en vida Pero ahora sólo hay amor en la oscuridad. Nada que pueda decir. Un eclipse total del corazón. Da la vuelta ojos brillantes. Da la vuelta ojos brillantes. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando sé que Nunca serás el chico

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Que siempre quisiste ser. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando sé que Siempre serás el único chico Que me quiso de la forma que soy. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando sé que No hay nadie en el universo Tan mágico y maravilloso como tú. Da la vuelta, De vez en cuando sé que No hay nada mejor Y no hay nada que yo no haría. Da la vuelta ojos brillantes. De vez en cuando me vengo abajo. Da la vuelta ojos brillantes. De vez en cuando me vengo abajo. [Estribillo]

10.2

to turn around dar la vuelta, darse vuelta

every now and then

de vez en cuando

to come round venir. También significa volver en sí después de un golpe o desmayo.

to fall apart venirse abajo, fracasar

Restless Inquito

to lie yacer, echarse. No debe confundirse con el verbo to lay. Para aprender más, ver Lay or lie?

to fall apart venirse abajo, fracasar

to hold on aferrarse, agarrarse, mantenerse, aguantar

Keg Barril

to give off emitir, echar

Spark Chispa

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10.3 Listening practice: TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART by Bonnie Tyler Para ver el video dale click al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwfQBRzVpEM Turn around,

Every now and then I get a little bit And you're never coming round. Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit tired

Of listening to the sound of my . Turn around,

Every now and then I get a little bit That the best of all the years have gone by. Turn around,

Every now and then I get a little bit And then I see the look in your eyes. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. Turn around,

Every now and then I get a little bit And I dream of something wild. Turn around,

Every now and then I get a little bit And I'm lying like a child in your arms. Turn around,

Every now and then I get a little bit And I know I've got to get out and cry. Turn around,

Every now and then I get a little bit

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But then I see the look in your eyes. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. [Chorus:] And I need you now, tonight. And I need you more than ever.

And if you only hold me , We'll be holding on forever. And we'll only be making it right

'Cause we'll never be together. We can take it to the end of the line.

Your love is like a on me All of the time. I don't know what to do And I'm always in the dark.

We're living in a powder and giving off sparks. I really need you tonight. Forever's gonna start tonight. Forever's gonna start tonight. Once upon a time I was falling in love But now I'm only falling apart. There's nothing I can do. A total eclipse of the heart. Once upon a time there was light in my life But now there's only love in the dark. Nothing I can say. A total eclipse of the heart. Turn around bright eyes. Turn around bright eyes. Turn around, Every now and then I know You'll never be the boy You always wanted to be. Turn around, Every now then I know

You'll always be the boy Who wanted me the way that I am. Turn around, Every now and then I know There's no one in the universe

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As magical and as you. Turn around, Every now and then I know There's nothing any better

And there's nothing that I just wouldn't . Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart. [Chorus]

11. HALO

by Beyonce Knowles Remember those walls I built? Well, baby, they are tumbling down. And they didn't even put up a fight. They didn't even make a sound. I found a way to let you in. But I never really had a doubt. Standing in the light of your halo, I got my angel now. [Chorus:] It's like I've been awakened. Every rule I had, you break it. It's the risk that I'm taking. I ain't never gonna shut you out! Everywhere I'm looking now, I'm surrounded by your embrace.

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Baby, I can see your halo. You know you're my saving grace. You're everything I need and more. It's written all over your face. Baby, I can feel your halo. Pray it won't fade away. I can feel your halo. I can see your halo. I can feel your halo. I can see your halo. Halo, oh, oh. Hit me like a ray of sun Burning through my darkest night. You're the only one that I want. Think I'm addicted to your light. I swore I'd never fall again But this doesn't even feel like falling. Gravity can't forget To pull me back to the ground again. [Chorus]

10.1 HALO por Beyonce Knowles ¿Recuerdas esas paredes que construí? Bueno, cariño, se están derrumbando. Y ni siquiera presentaron batalla. Ni siquiera hicieron ruido. Encontré una forma de dejarte entrar. Pero realmente nunca tuve dudas. Parado en la luz de tu halo, Ahora tengo a mi ángel. [Estribillo:] Es como si me hubieran despertado. Cada regla que tenía, tú la quiebras. Es el riesgo que asumo. Nunca voy a dejarte afuera! Dondequiera que mire ahora, Estoy rodeada de tu abrazo. Cariño, puedo ver tu halo. Sabes que eres lo que me salva.

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Eres todo lo que necesito y más. Está escrito en todo tu rostro. Cariño, puedo sentir tu halo. Ruego que no desaparezca. Puedo sentir tu halo. Puedo sentir tu halo. Puedo sentir tu halo. Puedo sentir tu halo. Halo, oh, oh. Me golpea como un rayo de sol Quemando a través de mi noche más oscura. Eres lo único que quiero. Creo que soy adicta a tu luz. Juré que nunca caería otra vez Pero esto ni siquiera se siente como caer. La gravedad no puede olvidarse De empujarme nuevamente al suelo. [Estribillo]

11.2

to tumble down

derrumbarse, venirse abajo

to put up a fight

presentar batalla, ofrecer resistencia

to awaken despertar. Las formas del pasado son awakened, awoken. Sólo se utiliza en el estilo formal. En casos más informales es preferible usar to wake up.

to break a rule quebrar/romper una regla, violar una norma

to take a risk asumir un riesgo

ain't Contracción coloquial que equivale a isn't, aren't, hasn't o haven't

gonna Forma coloquial de going to (ir a)

to shut somebody out

dejar a alguien afuera. To shut oneself out significa quedarse afuera.

my saving grace

lo que me salva

to swear jurar. Las formas del pasado son swore, sworn.

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11.3 Listening practice: HALO by Beyonce Knowles Para ver el video dale lick al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw6StT99JaM Remember those walls I built?

Well, baby, they are .

And they didn't even a fight. They didn't even make a sound. I found a way to let you in.

But I never really had a . Standing in the light of your halo, I got my angel now. [Chorus:]

It's like I've been . Every rule I had, you break it.

It's the that I'm taking. I ain't never gonna shut you out! Everywhere I'm looking now,

I'm surrounded by your . Baby, I can see your halo.

You know you're my saving . You're everything I need and more. It's written all over your face. Baby, I can feel your halo.

it won't fade away. I can feel your halo. I can see your halo. I can feel your halo. I can see your halo. Halo, oh, oh.

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Hit me like a of sun Burning through my darkest night. You're the only one that I want.

Think I'm to your light.

I I'd never fall again But this doesn't even feel like falling.

can't forget To pull me back to the ground again. [Chorus]

12. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU by Whitney Houston If I should stay, I would only be in your way. So I'll go, But I know I'll think of you every step of the way. And I Will always love you, Will always love you. You, my darling you. Bittersweet memories, That is all I'm taking with me. So goodbye. Please, don't cry, We both know I'm not what you You need.

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And I Will always love you, Will always love you. I hope life treats you kind. And I hope you have all you've dreamed of. And I wish you joy and happiness. But above all this, I'm wishing you love. And I will always love you, I will always love you, You, darling, I love you. I'll always, I'll always love you.

12.1 SIEMPRE TE AMARÉ por Whitney Houston Si tuviera que quedarme, Solamente sería una molestia. Por lo tanto, me iré, Pero sé que Pensaré en ti a cada paso del camino. Y yo Siempre te amaré, Siempre te amaré. Tú, mi querido tú. Recuerdos buenos y malos, Eso es todo lo que me llevo. Por lo tanto, adiós. Por favor, no llores, Ambos sabemos que yo no soy lo que tú Tú necesitas. Y yo Siempre te amaré, Siempre te amaré. Espero que la vida te trate bien. Y espero que tengas todo lo que soñaste. Y te deseo alegría y felicidad.

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Pero por encima de todo esto, Te estoy deseando amor. Y yo siempre te amaré, Siempre te amaré, A ti, querido, te amo. Siempre, siempre te amaré.

12.2

if I should stay si tuviera que quedarme

to be in your way estar en el medio, estorbar, molestar

to think of somebody

pensar en alguien. Notar el uso de la preposición of.

Step Paso

Way Camino

darling Querido

bittersweet agridulce. En este caso bittersweet memories se refiere a recuerdos felices y tristes al mismo tiempo.

that is all eso es todo

to cry Llorar

we both know ambos sabemos

to treat Tratar

to dream of something

soñar con algo. Notar el uso de la preposición of.

I wish you te deso

Joy Alegría

happiness Felicidad

above all this por encima de todo esto

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12.3 Listening practice: I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU by Whitney Houston Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9nPf7w7pDI If I should stay,

I would only be in your . So I'll go, But I know

I'll think of every step of the way. And I Will always love you, Will always love you. You, my darling you.

Bittersweet , That is all I'm taking with me.

So . Please, don't cry, We both know I'm not what you

You . And I Will always love you, Will always love you.

I hope life treats you . And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.

And I wish you joy and . But above all this, I'm wishing you love. And I will always love you,

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I will always love you, You, darling, I love you. I'll always, I'll always love you.

13. CARELESS WHISPER

by George Michael I feel so unsure As I take your hand And lead you to the dance floor. As the music dies, Something in your eyes Calls to mind a silver screen And all its sad goodbyes. [Chorus:] I'm never gonna dance again. Guilty feet have got no rhythm. Though it's easy to pretend, I know you're not a fool. I should have known better Than to cheat a friend And waste a chance that I've been given. So I'm never gonna dance again The way I danced with you. Time can never mend The careless whisper of a good friend. To the heart and mind Ignorance is kind. There's no comfort in the truth. Pain is all you'll find. [Chorus]

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Tonight the music seems so loud, I wish that we could lose this crowd. Maybe it's better this way. We'd hurt each other With the things we want to say. We could have been so good together. We could have lived this dance forever. But now, who's gonna dance with me? Please stay. [Chorus] Now that you're gone, Now that you're gone, Now that you're gone, What I did was so wrong, So wrong that you had to leave me alone?

13.1 SUSURRO IMPRUDENTE por George Michael Me siento tan inseguro Al tomar tu mano Y guiarte a la pista de baile. A medida que la música se extingue, Algo en tus ojos Hace recordar una pantalla de cine Y todas sus tristes despedidas. [Estribillo:] Nunca voy a volver a bailar. Los pies culpables no tienen ritmo. Aunque es fácil fingir, Sé que no eres una tonta. Debería haber evitado Engañar a una amiga Y desperdiciar una oportunidad que me habían dado. Entonces nunca voy a volver a bailar De la manera que bailé contigo. El tiempo nunca puede reparar El susurro imprudente de un buen amigo. Para el corazón y la mente La ignorancia es amable.

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No hay consuelo en la verdad. El dolor es todo lo que encontrarás. [Estribillo] Esta noche la música parece tan fuerte, Deseo que pudiéramos perder a la multitud. Quizás es mejor de esta manera. Nos lastimaríamos uno a otro Con las cosas que queremos decir. Podríamos haber estado tan bien juntos. Podríamos haber vivido este baile para siempre. Pero ahora, quién va a bailar conmigo? Por favor, quédate. [Estribillo] Ahora que te has ido, Ahora que te has ido, Ahora que te has ido, Lo que hice estuvo tan mal, Tan mal que tenías que dejarme solo?

13.2

careless descuidado, imprudente

to whisper susurrar. Para aprender otras formas de hablar, ver Ways of speaking.

unsafe Inseguro

silver screen

pantalla cinematográfica

to pretend fingir, aparentar

comfort consuelo. También significa comodidad.

crowd muchedumbre, multitud de gente

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13.3 Listening practice: CARELESS WHISPER by George Michael Para ver el video dale click al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpqmoBYkQfc I feel so unsure As I take your hand

And you to the dance floor. As the music dies, Something in your eyes

Calls to mind a silver And all its sad goodbyes. [Chorus:] I'm never gonna dance again.

Guilty feet have got no . Though it's easy to pretend, I know you're not a fool. I should have known better

Than to a friend

And waste a chance that I've been . So I'm never gonna dance again The way I danced with you.

Time can never The careless whisper of a good friend. To the heart and mind

is kind. There's no comfort in the truth. Pain is all you'll find. [Chorus] Tonight the music seems so loud,

I wish that we could lose this . Maybe it's better this way.

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We'd hurt each other With the things we want to say.

We could have been so good . We could have lived this dance forever. But now, who's gonna dance with me? Please stay. [Chorus] Now that you're gone, Now that you're gone, Now that you're gone, What I did was so wrong,

So wrong that you had to me alone?

14. HERO by Enrique Iglesias Let me be your hero. Would you dance if I asked you to dance? Would you run and never look back? Would you cry if you saw me crying? And would you save my soul tonight? Would you tremble if I touched your lips? Would you laugh? Oh, please tell me this. Now, would you die for the one you loved? Hold me in your arms tonight. [Chorus:] I can be your hero, baby.

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I can kiss away the pain. I will stand by you forever. You can take my breath away. Would you swear that you'll always be mine, Or would you lie? Would you run and hide? Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind? I don't care. You're here tonight. [Chorus] Oh, I just want to hold you. I just want to hold you, oh, yeah. Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind? Well, I don't care. You're here tonight. [Chorus x2] I can be your hero.

14.1 HEROE por Enrique Iglesias Déjame ser tu héroe. ¿Bailarías si te pidiera que bailes? ¿Saldrías corriendo y nunca mirarías hacia atrás? ¿Llorarías si me vieras llorar? Y ¿rescatarías a mi alma esta noche? ¿Temblarías si tocara tus labios? ¿Reirías? Oh, por favor dime esto. Ahora, ¿morirías por la persona que amaste? Tómame en tus brazos esta noche. [Estribillo:] Puedo ser tu héroe, cariño. Puedo quitar el dolor con un beso.

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Siempre estaré a tu lado. Tú puedes dejarme sin habla. ¿Jurarías que siempre serás mía, O mentirías? ¿Correrías y te esconderías? ¿Estoy yendo demasiado lejos? ¿Me he vuelto loco? No me importa. Tú estás aquí esta noche. [Estribillo] Oh, sólo quiero abrazarte. Sólo quiero abrazarte, oh, sí. ¿Estoy yendo demasiado lejos? ¿Me he vuelto loco? Bueno, no me importa. Tú estás aquí esta noche. [Estribillo x2] Puedo ser tu héroe.

14.2

to ask somebody to do something

pedir a alguien que haga algo

if I asked..., would you dance?

si te pidiera..., bailarías?. Es una frase condicional de segundo tipo. Para aprender más, ver Type 2 Conditionals.

to tremble Temblar

to kiss the pain away Es una expresión figurada que se puede traducir como "quitar el dolor con un beso".

to take somebody's breath away

dejar a alguien sin habla

to swear Jurar

to lie mentir. No debe confundirse con to lay (poner). Para aprender más, ver Lay or lie?

to be in too deep estar muy metido o muy comprometido con algo, ir demasiado lejos con algo

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to lose one's mind volverse loco

Yeah Forma coloquial de yes (sí)

14.3 Listening practice: HERO by Enrique Iglesias Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYWFNn7Ch6s Let me be your hero.

Would you dance if I you to dance? Would you run and never look back?

Would you cry if you me crying? And would you save my soul tonight?

Would you if I touched your lips? Would you laugh? Oh, please tell me this.

Now, would you die for the one you me in your arms tonight. [Chorus:] I can be your hero, baby.

I can kiss away the . I will stand by you forever.

You can take my away.

Would you that you'll always be mine, Or would you lie?

Would you run and ? Am I in too deep?

Have I lost my ? I don't care. You're here tonight. [Chorus] Oh, I just want to hold you. I just want to hold you, oh, yeah.

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Am I in too deep?

Have I lost my ? Well, I don't care. You're here tonight. [Chorus x2] I can be your hero.

15. SACRIFICE by Elton John It's a human sign When things go wrong, When the scent of her lingers And temptation's strong. Into the boundary Of each married man, Sweet deceit comes calling And negativity lands. Cold, cold heart Hard done by you. Some things look better, baby, Just passing through. And it's no sacrifice. Just a simple word. It's two hearts living In two separate worlds. But it's no sacrifice, No sacrifice.

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It's no sacrifice at all. Mutual misunderstanding After the fact. Sensitivity builds a prison In the final act. We lose direction. No stone unturned. No tears to damn you When jealousy burns.

15.1 SACRIFICIO por Elton John Es una señal humana Cuando las cosas salen mal, Cuando el perfume de ella persiste Y la tentación es fuerte. En el límite De cada hombre casado, El duce engaño llama Y desembarca la negatividad. Corazón frío, frío Endurecido por ti. Algunas cosas parecen mejor, cariño, Con solamente atravesar. Y no es un sacrificio. Sólo una simple palabra. Son dos corazones viviendo En dos mundos separados. Pero no es un sacrificio, No es un sacrificio. No es un sacrificio en absoluto. Un mutuo malentendido Después del hecho. La sensibilidad construye una prisión En el acto final. Perdemos el sentido.

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Removemos cielo y tierra. No hay lágrimas para condenarte Cuando arden los celos.

15.2

Sign signo, señal, indicio

Scent prefume, fragancia

to linger persistir, tardar en desaparecer. Por ejemplo, Her face lingers in my memory (Su rostro persiste en mi memoria).

Boundary límite, frontera

Deceit engaño. El verbo es to deceive (engañar).

to land aterrizar, desembarcar, caer

to pass through atravesar

at all en absoluto, para nada

misunderstanding confusión, malentendido, desacuerdo

sensitivity sensibilidad. Sensible se dice sensitive. No debe confundirse con el inglés sensible que significa sensato.

to leave no stone unturned

remover cielo y tierra, hacer todo lo posible

to damn condenar, maldecir

jealousy celos

15.3 Listening practice: SACRIFICE by Elton John Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXUHZmAi3c It's a human sign When things go wrong,

When the of her lingers And temptation's strong.

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Into the Of each married man,

Sweet comes calling And negativity lands. Cold, cold heart

done by you. Some things look better, baby, Just passing through.

And it's no . Just a simple word. It's two hearts living

In two separate . But it's no sacrifice, No sacrifice.

It's no sacrifice .

Mutual After the fact. Sensitivity builds a prison In the final act.

We direction.

No stone . No tears to damn you

When burns.

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16. YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL by James Blunt My life is brilliant. My love is pure. I saw an angel. Of that I'm sure. She smiled at me on the subway. She was with another man. But I won't lose no sleep on that, 'Cause I've got a plan. You're beautiful, you're beautiful. You're beautiful, it's true. I saw your face in a crowded place. And I don't know what to do, 'Cause I'll never be with you. Yeah, she caught my eye As we walked on by. She could see from my face That I was flying high, And I don't think that I'll see her again, But we shared a moment That will last till the end. You're beautiful, you're beautiful. You're beautiful, it's true. I saw your face in a crowded place. And I don't know what to do, 'Cause I'll never be with you. You're beautiful, you're beautiful. You're beautiful, it's true.

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There must be an angel with a smile on her face, When she thought up that I should be with you. But it's time to face the truth. I will never be with you.

16.1 ERES HERMOSA por James Blunt Mi vida es brillante. Mi amor es puro. Vi un ángel. De eso estoy seguro. Me sonrió en el subterráneo. Estaba con otro hombre. Pero no perderé el sueño por eso, Porque tengo un plan. Eres hermosa, eres hermosa. Eres hermosa, es cierto. Vi tu rostro en un lugar lleno de gente. Y no sé qué hacer, Porque nunca estaré contigo. Sí, ella me llamó la atención Cuando pasamos caminando. Ella podía ver por mi cara Que yo estaba volando, Y no creo que la vuelva a ver, Pero compartimos un momento Que durará hasta el fin. Eres hermosa, eres hermosa. Eres hermosa, es cierto. Vi tu rostro en un lugar lleno de gente. Y no sé qué hacer, Porque nunca estaré contigo. Eres hermosa, eres hermosa. Eres hermosa, es cierto. Debe haber un ángel con una sonrisa en su rostro, Cuando se le ocurrió que yo debería estar contigo. Pero es hora de enfrentar la verdad. Nunca estaré contigo.

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16.2

to lose sleep on something

preocuparse mucho por algo, perder el sueño por algo

'cause Forma coloquial de because (porque)

Crowded atestado, lleno de gente

to catch somebody's eye llamar la atención de alguien

to walk by pasar caminando

to think up pensar en algo novedoso, ocurrírsele algo

to face something enfrentar algo

16.3 Listening practice: YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL by James Blunt Para ve el video dale clic eal siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX1VeFBo9AQ My life is brilliant.

My love is . I saw an angel. Of that I'm sure.

She smiled at me on the . She was with another man.

But I won't lose no on that, 'Cause I've got a plan. You're beautiful, you're beautiful. You're beautiful, it's true.

I saw your face in a place. And I don't know what to do, 'Cause I'll never be with you. Yeah, she caught my eye

As we walked on . She could see from my face That I was flying high, And I don't think that I'll see her again,

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But we a moment That will last till the end. You're beautiful, you're beautiful. You're beautiful, it's true.

I saw your face in a place. And I don't know what to do, 'Cause I'll never be with you. You're beautiful, you're beautiful. You're beautiful, it's true.

There must be an angel with a on her face, When she thought up that I should be with you.

But it's time to face the . I will never be with you.

17. YOU SANG TO ME by Marc Anthony I just wanted you to comfort me When I called you late last night, you see. I was falling into love. Yes, I was crashing into love. Oh, of all the words you sang to me About life, the truth and being free, yeah, You sang to me, oh, how you sang to me. Girl, I live off how you make me feel So I question all this being real, 'Cause I'm not afraid to love. For the first time, I'm not afraid of love. Oh, this day seems made for you and me.

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And you showed me what life needs to be. Yeah, you sang to me, oh, you sang to me. All the while you were in front of me I never realized. I just can't believe I didn't see it in your eyes. I didn't see it, I can't believe it. Oh, but I feel it When you sing to me. How I long to hear you sing Beneath the clear blue skies, And I promise you this time I'll see it in your eyes. I didn't see it, I can't believe it. Oh, but I feel it When you sing to me. Just to think you live inside of me. I had no idea how this could be. Now, I'm crazy for your love. Can't believe I'm crazy for your love. The words you said, you sang to me, And you showed me where I wanna be. Yeah, you sang to me, oh, you sang to me.

17.1 CANTASTE PARA MI por Marc Anthony Yo sólo quería que me consueles Cuando te llamé tarde anoche, como verás. Estaba enamorándome. Sí, estaba estrellándome contra el amor. Oh, de todas las palabras que cantaste para mí Sobre la vida, la verdad y ser libre, sí, Cantaste para mí, oh, cómo cantaste para mí. Nena, vivo de cómo me haces sentir Así que cuestiono que todo esto sea real, Porque no tengo miedo de amar. Por primera vez, no tengo miedo de amar. Oh, este día parece hecho para ti y para mí. Y me mostraste lo que la vida debe ser. Sí, cantaste para mí, oh, cantaste para mí.

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Todo el tiempo que estuviste frente a mí Nunca me di cuenta. No puedo creer que no lo vi en tus ojos. No lo vi, no puedo creerlo. Oh, pero lo siento Cuando cantas para mí. Cómo anhelo escucharte cantar Bajo los cielos azules despejados, Y te prometo que esta vez Lo veré en tus ojos. No lo vi, no puedo creerlo. Oh, pero lo siento Cuando cantas para mí. Sólo pensar que vives dentro de mí. No tenía idea de cómo podría ser esto. Ahora, estoy loco por tu amor. No puedo creer que estoy loco por tu amor. Las palabras que dijiste, las cantaste para mí, Y me mostraste dónde quiero estar. Sí, cantaste para mí, oh, cantaste para mí.

17.2

to sing cantar. Las formas del pasado son sang, sung.

to comfort consolar. To take comfort significa encontrar consuelo o alivio.

to fall in love enamorarse

to live off something vivir de algo

'cause Forma coloquial de because (porque)

to long to do something

anhelar hacer algo

wanna Forma coloquial de want to (querer)

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17.3 Listening practice: YOU SANG TO ME by Marc Anthony Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w15LNk1YOEQ I just wanted you to comfort me When I called you late last night, you see. I was falling into love.

Yes, I was into love. Oh, of all the words you sang to me

About life, the and being free, yeah, You sang to me, oh, how you sang to me.

Girl, I how you make me feel So I question all this being real, 'Cause I'm not afraid to love. For the first time, I'm not afraid of love. Oh, this day seems made for you and me. And you showed me what life needs to be. Yeah, you sang to me, oh, you sang to me.

All the while you were me I never realized. I just can't believe I didn't see it in your eyes. I didn't see it, I can't believe it. Oh, but I feel it When you sing to me.

How I to hear you sing

the clear blue skies, And I promise you this time I'll see it in your eyes. I didn't see it, I can't believe it. Oh, but I feel it When you sing to me.

Just to think you live me. I had no idea how this could be. Now, I'm crazy for your love.

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Can't believe I'm crazy for your love. The words you said, you sang to me, And you showed me where I wanna be. Yeah, you sang to me, oh, you sang to me.

18. THE CLIMB by Miley Cyrus I can almost see it, That dream I'm dreaming. But there's a voice inside my head saying You'll never reach it. Every step I'm taking, Every move I make feels Lost with no direction. My faith is shaking But I gotta keep trying, Gotta keep my head held high. [Chorus:] There's always gonna be another mountain. I'm always gonna wanna make it move. Always gonna be an uphill battle. Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose. Ain't about how fast I get there. Ain't about what's waiting on the other side. It's the climb. The struggles I'm facing, The chances I'm taking, Sometimes might knock me down but No, I'm not breaking.

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I may not know it But these are the moments that I'm gonna remember most, yeah. Just gotta keep going. And I gotta be strong. Just keep pushing on 'cause... [Chorus x2] Yeah, yeah. Keep on moving. Keep climbing. Keep the faith, baby. It’s all about, It’s all about the climb. Keep your faith, Keep your faith. Whoa, whoa.

18.1 LA SUBIDA por Miley Cyrus Casi puedo verlo, Ese sueño que estoy soñando. Pero hay una voz dentro de mi cabeza que dice Nunca lo alcanzarás. Cada paso que tomo, Cada movimiento que hago se siente Perdido sin rumbo. Mi fe se está debilitando Pero tengo que seguir intentando, Tengo que mantener mi cabeza alta. [Estribillo:] Siempre va a haber otra montaña. Siempre voy a querer hacer que se mueve. Siempre va a ser una batalla cuesta arriba. A veces voy a tener que perder. No se trata de lo rápido que llego allí. No se trata de lo que está esperando del otro lado.

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Es la subida. Las luchas que enfrento, Los riesgos que tomo, A veces podrían derribarme pero No, no me voy a quebrar. Quizás no lo sepa Pero estos son los momentos que Voy a recordar más, sí. Sólo tengo que seguir avanzando. Y tengo que ser fuerte. Sólo seguir empujando porque... [Estribillo x2] Sí, sí. Sigue moviéndote. Sigue subiendo. Mantén la fe, cariño. Todo se trata de, Todo se trata de la subida. Mantén tu fe, Mantén tu fe. Whoa, whoa.

18.2

to dream

soñar. Las formas del pasado son dreamed, dreamed o dreamt, dreamt (en inglés británico).

to reach alcanzar

to shake

sacudir, agitar. Referido a la fe, significa debilitar.

gotta Forma coloquial de have got to (tener que)

gonna Forma coloquial de going to (ir a)

wanna Forma coloquial de want to (querer)

uphill cuesta arriba, en subida

ain't Contracción coloquial que equivale a isn't, aren't, hasn't o haven't

yeah Forma coloquial de yes (sí)

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'cause Forma coloquial de because (porque)

18.3 Listening practice: THE CLIMB by Miley Cyrus Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qolUC13bwMc

I can almost see , That dream I'm dreaming.

But there's a voice inside my saying You'll never reach it.

Every step I'm , Every move I make feels

Lost with no . My faith is shaking But I gotta keep trying,

Gotta keep my head held . [Chorus:]

There's always gonna be another . I'm always gonna wanna make it move.

Always gonna be an uphill . Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose. Ain't about how fast I get there.

Ain't about what's waiting on the other . It's the climb.

The struggles I'm , The chances I'm taking,

Sometimes might knock me down No, I'm not breaking. I may not know it

But these are the that I'm gonna remember most, yeah. Just gotta keep going.

And I gotta be .

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Just keep pushing on 'cause... [Chorus x2] Yeah, yeah.

Keep on . Keep climbing. Keep the faith, baby. It’s all about, It’s all about the climb. Keep your faith, Keep your faith. Whoa, whoa.

19. UNBREAK MY HEART by Tony Braxton Don't leave me in all this pain. Don't leave me out in the rain. Come back and bring back my smile. Come and take these tears away. I need your arms to hold me now. The nights are so unkind. Bring back those nights when I held you beside me. [Chorus:] Unbreak my heart. Say you'll love me again. Undo this hurt you caused, When you walked out the door And walked out of my life. Uncry these tears. I cried so many nights. Unbreak my heart, My heart.

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Take back that sad word goodbye. Bring back the joy to my life. Don't leave me here with these tears. Come and kiss this pain away. I can't forget the day you left. Time is so unkind And life is so cruel without you here beside me. [Chorus] Don't leave me in all this pain. Don't leave me out in the rain. Bring back the nights when I held you beside me. [Chorus] Unbreak my heart, oh, baby. Come back and say you love me. Unbreak my heart. Sweet darling, Without you I just can't go on. Can't go on.

19.1 HAZ QUE NO ME DUELA EL CORAZON por Tony Braxton No me dejes en todo este dolor. No me dejes afuera en la lluvia. Vuelve y trae nuevamente mi sonrisa. Ven y llévate estas lágrimas. Necesito que tus brazos me abracen ahora. Las noches son tan crueles. Trae nuevamente esas noches cuando te tenía a mi lado. [Estribillo:] Haz que no me duela el corazón. Di que me amarás otra vez. Deshace este dolor que causaste, Cuando te fuiste por la puerta Y te alejaste de mi vida. Haz que desaparezcan estas lágrimas. Lloré tantas noches. Haz que no me duela el corazón, Mi corazón.

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Retira esa triste palabra adiós. Trae nuevamente la alegría a mi vida. No me dejes aquí con estas lágrimas. Ven y quita este dolor con un beso. No puedo olvidar el día que te fuiste. El tiempo es tan cruel Y la vida es tan cruel sin ti aquí a mi lado. [Estribillo] No me dejes en todo este dolor. No me dejes afuera en la lluvia. Trae nuevamente las noches cuando te tenía a mi lado. [Estribillo] Haz que no me duela el corazón, oh, cariño. Vuelve y di que me amas. Haz que no me duela el corazón. Cariño mío, Sin ti simplemente no puedo continuar. No puedo continuar.

19.2

to unbreak Este verbo no existe en inglés, se trata de un juego de palabras creado para esta canción. Breaksignifica romper, quebrar. Por lo tanto, unbreak sería lo inverso, y podría traducirse como "des-romper" (que no existe en español tampoco) o bien, "arreglar algo roto". Como se refiere al corazón, quiere decir "haz que no me duela el corazón".

to leave dejar, abandonar. Las formas del pasado son left, left.

to take something away

llevarse algo, quitar algo

Unkind cruel, malo, poco amable

to undo Deshacer

to uncry Este verbo no existe en inglés, se trata de un juego de palabras creado para esta canción. Crysignifica llorar. Por lo tanto, uncry sería lo inverso, y podría traducirse como "des-llora" (que no existe

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en español tampoco) o bien, "haz que desaparezcan estas lágrimas".

to take something back

retirar algo dicho, retractarse

to kiss the pain away

Es una expresión figurada que se puede traducir como "quitar el dolor con un beso".

sweet Darling

querida, cariño mío, mi amor

to go on continuar, seguir

19.3 Listening practice: UNBREAK MY HEART by Tony Braxton Para ve el video dale click al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNr2XyEawig Don't leave me in all this pain.

Don't leave me out in the . Come back and bring back my smile.

Come and take these away.

I need your arms to me now. The nights are so unkind.

Bring back those nights when I you beside me. [Chorus:] Unbreak my heart. Say you'll love me again.

Undo this you caused, When you walked out the door

And walked of my life.

Uncry these . I cried so many nights. Unbreak my heart, My heart. Take back that sad word goodbye.

Bring back the to my life.

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Don't leave me here with these .

Come and kiss this pain . I can't forget the day you left. Time is so unkind

And life is so without you here beside me. [Chorus] Don't leave me in all this pain.

Don't leave me out in the .

Bring back the nights when I you beside me. [Chorus] Unbreak my heart, oh, baby. Come back and say you love me. Unbreak my heart.

Sweet , Without you I just can't go on. Can't go on.

20 MY HEART WILL GO ON (Love Theme from Titanic) by Celine Dion Every night, in my dreams, I see you, I feel you. That is how I know you go on. Far, across the distance And spaces between us, You have come to show you go on. Near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on.

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Once more, you opened the door. And you're here in my heart. And my heart will go on and on. Love can touch us one time, And last for a lifetime. And never let go till we're gone. Love was when I loved you, One true time to hold on to. In my life, we'll always go on. Near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on. Once more, you opened the door. And you're here in my heart. And my heart will go on and on. You're here, there's nothing I fear. And I know that my heart will go on. We'll stay, forever this way. You are safe in my heart. And my heart will go on and on.

20.1 MI CORAZON SEGUIRA (Tema de amor de Titanic) por Celine Dion Cada noche, en mis sueños, Te veo, te siento. De esa manera sé que sigues. Lejos, más allá de la distancia Y espacio entre nosotros, Has venido para mostrar que sigues. Cerca, lejos, dondequiera que estés, Creo que tu corazón aún sigue. Una vez más, abriste la puerta Y estás aquí, en mi corazón. Y mi corazón seguirá y seguirá. El amor puede tocarnos una vez, Y durar toda una vida. Y nunca cesar hasta que ya no estemos. El amor era cuando te amaba, Una verdadera oportunidad para guardar.

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En mi vida, siempre seguiremos. Cerca, lejos, dondequiera que estés, Creo que tu corazón aún sigue. Una vez más, abriste la puerta Y estás aquí, en mi corazón. Y mi corazón seguirá y seguirá. Estás aquí, no hay nada que temer. Y sé que mi corazón seguirá. Permaneceremos así para siempre. Estás seguro en mi corazón. Y mi corazón seguirá y seguirá.

20 .2

to go on seguir, continuar

Near Cerca

Far Lejos

wherever Dondequiera

the heart does go on

el corazón sigue. En este caso, does no sería necesario. Sin embargo, se utiliza para enfatizar la acción: el corazón sí sigue.

once more una vez más. Recordemos: once (una vez), twice (dos veces) y a partir de allí, three times(tres veces), four times (cuatro veces), etc.

to last durar. No confundir con el adjetivo last, que significa "último".

for a lifetime para toda la vida, por toda una vida

let go dejar, soltar

Till hasta (que). Tiene el mismo significado y uso que until.

to hold on to something

guardar algo

to fear temer, tener miedo

to be safe estar seguro, a salvo

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20 .3 Listening practice: MY HEART WILL GO ON (Love Theme from Titanic) by Celine Dion Para ver el video dale clic al siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSKEOlWOytA

Every night, in my , I see you, I feel you. That is how I know you go on.

Far, across the And spaces between us, You have come to show you go on.

Near, , wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on.

Once more, you opened the . And you're here in my heart. And my heart will go on and on.

Love can touch us one , And last for a lifetime. And never let go till we're gone. Love was when I loved you,

One true time to on to. In my life, we'll always go on.

Near, , wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on.

Once more, you opened the . And you're here in my heart. And my heart will go on and on.

You're here, there's nothing I . And I know that my heart will go on. We'll stay, forever this way.

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You are in my heart. And my heart will go on and on.

20.0 Fuentes virtuales. http://www.lyrics.com/ http://www.azlyrics.com/ http://www.songlyrics.com/ http://www.metrolyrics.com/artists-m.html

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