Colors in My World

Learn Colors Through Music.

A Fun and Engaging Intermediate's Lesson for English Learners 🌟🖋️🎤

Introduction  🌿🎉✨

Colors are everywhere in our world, and understanding them helps us connect to the things we see every day. The song, "Colors of the World," is a perfect way to learn English while exploring the beauty of colors and their meanings. Below, we’ve created an interactive learning experience to accompany the song. Dive in, sing along, and practice your English skills with our fun activities! 🎤🕳️🌈

                

    [Verse]

RED LIKE THE FIRE BURNING BRIGHT IN THE SKY

/rɛd laɪk ðə ˈfaɪər ˈbɜrnɪŋ braɪt ɪn ðə skaɪ/

BLUE LIKE THE OCEANS WHERE THE FISH SWIM BY

/blu laɪk ðə ˈoʊʃənz wɛər ðə fɪʃ swɪm baɪ/

GREEN LIKE THE GRASS WHERE I LAY AND DREAM

/ɡrin laɪk ðə ɡræs wɛər aɪ leɪ ənd drim/

YELLOW LIKE THE SUN MAKING EVERYTHING GLEAM

/ˈjɛloʊ laɪk ðə sʌn ˈmeɪkɪŋ ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ ɡlim/

[Chorus]

COLORS PAINT OUR WORLD FROM DAWN TO NIGHT

/ˈkʌlərz peɪnt aʊər wɜrld frʌm dɔn tə naɪt/

EVERY HUE TEACHES US A DIFFERENT SIGHT

/ˈɛvri hju ˈtiʧɪz ʌs ə ˈdɪfrənt saɪt/

PURPLE LIKE GRAPES THAT TASTE SO SWEET

/ˈpɜrpəl laɪk ɡreɪps ðæt teɪst soʊ swit/

ORANGE LIKE THE PUMPKINS ROLLED DOWN THE STREET

/ˈɔrɪndʒ laɪk ðə ˈpʌmpkɪnz roʊld daʊn ðə strit/

[Verse]

BROWN LIKE THE EARTH WHERE THE TREES TAKE ROOT

/braʊn laɪk ði ɜrθ wɛər ðə triz teɪk rut/

WHITE LIKE THE SNOW IN A WINTER CHUTE

/waɪt laɪk ðə snoʊ ɪn ə ˈwɪntər ʃut/

BLACK LIKE THE STARS IN THE ENDLESS SPACE

/blæk laɪk ðə stɑrz ɪn ði ˈɛndləs speɪs/

PINK LIKE THE ROSES IN A FLOWER VASE

/pɪŋk laɪk ðə ˈroʊzɪz ɪn ə ˈflaʊər veɪs/

[Chorus]

COLORS PAINT OUR WORLD FROM DAWN TO NIGHT

/ˈkʌlərz peɪnt aʊər wɜrld frʌm dɔn tə naɪt/

EVERY HUE TEACHES US A DIFFERENT SIGHT

/ˈɛvri hju ˈtiʧɪz ʌs ə ˈdɪfrənt saɪt/

PURPLE LIKE GRAPES THAT TASTE SO SWEET

/ˈpɜrpəl laɪk ɡreɪps ðæt teɪst soʊ swit/

ORANGE LIKE THE PUMPKINS ROLLED DOWN THE STREET

/ˈɔrɪndʒ laɪk ðə ˈpʌmpkɪnz roʊld daʊn ðə strit/

[Bridge]

MIX THEM UP RED AND BLUE MAKES PURPLE

/mɪks ðɛm ʌp rɛd ənd blu meɪks ˈpɜrpəl/

GREEN AND YELLOW BLEND TO MAKE A NEW CIRCLE

/ɡrin ənd ˈjɛloʊ blɛnd tə meɪk ə nu ˈsɜrkəl/

COLORS ALL AROUND PAINT OUR DAYS BRIGHT

/ˈkʌlərz ɔl əˈraʊnd peɪnt aʊər deɪz braɪt/

TEACHING US THE MAGIC ONE COLOR AT A TIME

/ˈtiʧɪŋ ʌs ðə ˈmæʤɪk wʌn ˈkʌlər æt ə taɪm/

[Chorus]

COLORS PAINT OUR WORLD FROM DAWN TO NIGHT

/ˈkʌlərz peɪnt aʊər wɜrld frʌm dɔn tə naɪt/

EVERY HUE TEACHES US A DIFFERENT SIGHT

/ˈɛvri hju ˈtiʧɪz ʌs ə ˈdɪfrənt saɪt/

PURPLE LIKE GRAPES THAT TASTE SO SWEET

/ˈpɜrpəl laɪk ɡreɪps ðæt teɪst soʊ swit/

ORANGE LIKE THE PUMPKINS ROLLED DOWN THE STREET

/ˈɔrɪndʒ laɪk ðə ˈpʌmpkɪnz roʊld daʊn ðə strit/    

Activities

Vocabulary Lesson: Exploring Colors and Words 🎨✨🖋️

Objective: Learn the meanings of colors and context words used in the song.

Introducing Vocabulary  🌼🖌️🌊

Here are the keywords from the song:

Colors: 🔴 Red, 🔵 Blue, 🟢 Green, 🟡 Yellow, 🕾️ Purple, 🍊 Orange, 🪴 Brown, ⚪ White, ⚫ Black, 🌸 Pink.

Context Words: 🔥 Fire, ☁️ Sky, 🌊 Ocean, 🌿 Grass, 🍇 Grapes, 🍊 Pumpkins, 🏺 Vase, 🌲 Root, ❄️ Snow, 🌌 Space.

Key Grammar: Key Grammar: 

Using "like" is a simple way to draw connections between two things and create vivid imagery in speech or writing. For example, in the sentence "Red like the fire," the intensity and brightness of the color red are compared to the visual impact of fire. 

Practice by observing your surroundings and forming your comparisons using "like.""

Examples:  "Yellow like ripe bananas" or "Green like fresh spring grass."

Colors everywhere  🔦🍇🌞

What does each color remind you of in your daily life? 

For example:

What’s red in your world? (Possible answers: Apples, strawberries, firetrucks.)

What’s blue in your world? (Possible answers: Sky, oceans, blueberries.)

Listening Comprehension: Test Your Knowledge 🔊🎼🎤

Objective: Understand the lyrics and their meaning.

Activity: Listen to the song and answer these questions:

What color is compared to fire? 

What is compared to the ocean? 

What do red and blue mix to make? 

Creative Writing: Your Turn to Shine! 🖋️🌿🎨

Objective: Use colors and imagery to create your own stanza inspired by the song.

Activity: Write your version of a verse using this format:

Red like ______, shining in the _______.

Blue like ______, flowing in the _______.

Here’s an example:

"Yellow like the stars glowing up above,

Green like the meadows where we feel the love."

Cultural Exploration: The Meaning of Colors 🌈📊🌍

Objective: Discover how colors are perceived in different cultures. What do colors mean in your culture? Share your answers in the comments below! 🔹🕊️🌼

For example: Cultural Meanings 🌐🌿🕳️

Red: Passion and love in the West; good luck in China.

White: Purity in the West; mourning in some Eastern cultures.

Pronunciation Practice: Say It Right! 🌿🎤🎧

Objective: Improve pronunciation of tricky words and phrases from the song.

Activity: Repeat these phrases slowly and clearly:

"Burning bright in the sky."

"Turn left, turn right."

"Red and blue make purple."

Tip: Break sentences into syllables. For example:

"Bur-ning bright in the sky."

Then gradually say them faster as you become more comfortable. 🕵️✨🔊

Conclusion  📚🌍🌿

Learning English through music is both fun and effective! Use this page to explore colors, practice grammar, and discover cultural meanings. Don’t forget to watch the video and share your favorite verse in the comments! 🖋️🎤🔊