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Wellerman
Nathan Evans ‧ 2021
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A printable ESL song worksheet for “Wellerman” by Nathan Evans ‧ 2021, for Level 3 (intermediate) learners, with a focus on past simple. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think sailors sang together while they worked? What effect does singing have on a group of people doing something difficult?
- The crew in this song is waiting a long time for the Wellerman to arrive. What does the song suggest about life on a whaling ship in the 19th century?
- Have you ever had to wait a long time for something important? How did it feel, and what did you do to pass the time?
A printable song worksheet for Wellerman by Nathan Evans ‧ 2021, focusing on Past simple. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.
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