Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Summer is a great time for music. Many of the biggest music stars tour during the summer, some of them gathering together for music festivals. Many concerts and festivals are held outdoors, so you can enjoy the music and the weather.
If you’re looking for a good way to spend a summer evening, you should check out a concert at an amphitheater. Listening to beautiful live music as the sun goes down is a wonderful experience.
Read on to learn more about summer concerts.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
During the summer, most big cities have musical performances of some sort almost every night. If you check the local newspaper’s arts & entertainment section, you’re bound to find some good live music to check out.
f you want to see a lot of great bands in one show, you should attend one of the big music festivals, like Austin City Limits or the Warped Tour.
Some big time artists are touring together, so you can get more for your money. For example, John Mayer and Maroon 5 are playing on one bill, as are Damien Rice and The Frames.
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Discussion
If you’re a music fan, you should definitely check out a summer concert. Being surrounded by thousands of other people who are all singing along to your favorite songs is an experience you’ll never forget. I’m going to see Madonna in June. I’m sure it’s going to be awesome!
Stay cool!
- John