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Sultans of Swing

Dire Straits

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits (1978), for Level 4 (upper intermediate) learners, with a focus on present simple. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. Why do you think the young boys in the corner don't appreciate the jazz band's music?
  2. What does the song suggest about different generations and their musical tastes?
  3. Have you ever been to a live music venue where you discovered a new style of music?

A printable song worksheet for Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits, focusing on Present simple. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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