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Celtic New Year,

Van Morrison

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “Celtic New Year,” by Van Morrison, for Level 4 (upper intermediate) learners, with a focus on conditionals. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. The singer repeats 'If I don't see you...' again and again. What effect does this repetition have, and what does it reveal about his feelings?
  2. Why do you think the singer links his wish for reunion to a specific time, the Celtic New Year, rather than just asking the person to come back now?
  3. Have you ever waited a long time to see someone you missed? How did you stay in touch, and how did the waiting feel?

A printable song worksheet for Celtic New Year, by Van Morrison, focusing on Conditionals. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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