SHAKIRA
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Useful vocabulary:
• Singer: A person who sings songs.
• Musician: Someone who plays musical instruments or
creates music.
• Albums: Collections of songs released together.
• Hits: Popular and well-loved songs.
• Lyrics: The words of a song.
• Dancer: Someone who dances professionally.
• Charity work: Voluntary activities to help others.
• Inspirational: Something that motivates or encourages.
• Bilingual: Able to speak two languages fluently.
• Global superstar: A famous person known worldwide.
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Who is Shakira?
• Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a
Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer,
record producer, choreographer,
businesswoman, and philanthropist.
• She is one of the best-selling music
artists of all time, having sold over 80
million records worldwide.
• Shakira is known for her eclectic
musical style, which incorporates
elements of pop, rock, Latin music, and
Arabic music.
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What do you think of
Shakira?
• I like/ don’t like Shakira because…
• I think Shakira is…
• I admire Shakira because…
• I hate Shakira because…
What is your
favorite Shakira
Song?
My favorite Shakira Song is…
What do you think
of Shakira’s break-
up with Piqué?
• I feel sorry for Shakira because…
• I don’t like how Shakira/Piqué/
the couple has…
• I think that…
• I do not care about…
• I am furious because…
• I think it is wrong to…
• I think it is fair to…
What do you think about Shakira’s
latest songs?
Do you think
Shakira gives
Colombia a
good name?
Do you think Shakira
inspires people?
Do you know about Shakira’s charity work?