Our 2013 Christmas Carol

And.. here's is our Christmas Carol this year. As we mentioned in class, the tune is the same as the one they've used in that rather controversial TV spot we all know of. This is one of the reasons why I've chosen this song. The other reason is that the song tells about a love story that has possibly ended and how the singer regrets not having done things that would have changed the situation, that is, it talks about unreal situations, something we've lately been dealing with in class. So, how can you work with the song? DO THE EXERCISE FIRST, WITHOUT LISTENING TO THE SONG. Try to understand and match the two halves of the sentences. Then, when you've finished, listen to the song and check your answers. Here's the exercise: And here's the song. I like this video of Elvis Presley, when his old days of glory had long gone by. Still, I think that the version of the song is the first one, so the images do not correspond. Do you agree? And finally, while I was working on this activity I was listening to this album by Elvis Presley. I recommend 'Blue Christmas' as an excellent instance of those soft rock ballads Elvis was so good at. But, if you prefer any other song from that album, please write a comment and tell us all! By the way... Merry Christmas!