Listening - Song - I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys (A2)

Watch the video and complete the activities below.

ACTIVITIES

Verse 1: Unscramble the lines

Drag and drop the words into the correct order as you hear them.

fire my You are

1.

desire one The

2.

say I Believe when

3.

that want way I it

4.

Verse 2: Minimal Pairs Selection

Click on the correct word that you hear.

But we are worlds apart
Can't reach to your
When you
That I want it that

Chorus: Match the Columns

Drag the ending (A-D) to the correct beginning of the sentence.

1. Tell me why ain't nothin' but a...

2. Tell me why ain't nothin' but a...

3. Tell me why I never wanna...

4. I want it...

A) mistake B) that way C) hear you say D) heartache

Verse 3: Find the Extra Word

There is ONE extra word in each line that the singers do NOT sing. Click the word to cross it out.

1. Am I always your fire?

2. Your only one desire?

3. Yes, I know it's way too late

4. But I really want it that way

Chorus: Sing Along!

Just listen and sing along!

Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way

Bridge: Spot the Mistake

Each line has ONE incorrect word. Click the word to select the mistake based on the audio.

1. Now, I can look that we've fallen apart

2. From the time that it used to be, yeah

3. No problem the distance

4. I want him to know

5. That deep down outside of me

Interpretation Question

Based on the lyrics of the chorus, what does the word "heartache" mean in this context?

a) A medical problem with your heart.

b) A mistake you make when you are angry.

c) Emotional pain or sadness from a romantic relationship.