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Hotel California

Don Felder, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “Hotel California” by Don Felder, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey, for Level 5 (advanced) learners, with a focus on past simple. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. What does the Hotel California represent as a metaphor for modern American society?
  2. How does the song use the concept of paradise to critique materialism and excess?
  3. Can you think of a situation where you felt trapped by your own choices or circumstances?

A printable song worksheet for Hotel California by Don Felder, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey, focusing on Past simple. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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