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Sting - Englishman In New York

Sting – Englishman In New York

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Warm-up Questions

What ideas or images come to mind when you hear the title 'Englishman In New York'?
What differences might a person notice when living in a city in another country?
Do you think this title suggests pride, loneliness, humour, or something else? Why?

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Sting – Englishman In New York

Daily habits and feeling different (00:00 – 01:18)

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1. What does the speaker say they drink instead of coffee?

Juice
Milk
Hot chocolate
Tea

2. Where does the speaker say people can hear their identity?

In their job
In their clothes
In their singing voice
In their accent

3. How does the speaker describe themselves in New York?

As a famous visitor
As a tourist
As a stranger without papers
As an alien and a legal alien

Sting – Englishman In New York

Values, behaviour and individuality (01:18 – 02:43)

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1. According to the song, what kind of person is 'the hero of the day'?

Someone who follows fashion
Someone who becomes rich quickly
Someone who wins a fight
Someone linked with good manners

2. What does the song say a man should do with ignorance?

Fight it immediately
Ignore it completely
Suffer it and smile
Write about it

3. Which qualities are described as rare in this society?

Humour and confidence
Strength and speed
Ambition and courage
Gentleness and sobriety

Sting – Englishman In New York

Strength, self-control and the repeated message (02:43 – 04:27)

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1. What does the song say takes more than combat gear?

To survive in a city
To make a man
To become famous
To avoid trouble

2. What advice is given about enemies?

Attack them first
Trust them carefully
Confront them and avoid them when possible
Run away from them always

3. What message is repeated several times near the end of the song?

The city never sleeps
Be yourself no matter what they say
Never look back
Love will find a way

Sting – Englishman In New York

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1. What is the main theme of the song?

Trying to hide your background from others
Wanting to leave New York as soon as possible
Keeping your identity and values in a different culture
Learning to become wealthy in a big city

2. How does the song mostly present good character?

As expensive possessions
As manners, self-control and individuality
As physical power and aggression
As popularity with other people

3. What feeling is created by the repeated line about being 'an alien'?

A fear of travelling by plane
A sense of being different and noticeable
A wish to become an actor
A complaint about bad weather

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Sting – Englishman In New York

Do you think it is easy or difficult to be yourself in a new place? Why?
Which quality in the song do you think is most important today: manners, modesty, gentleness, or sobriety?
Have you ever felt different from the people around you? How did you deal with it?
Do you agree that being strong means more than looking tough or carrying weapons? Explain your view.

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