Lilting and Skibidi toilet



Each of these lessons are based on a topic such as cyber security, NFTS or more general like SYMPATHY versus EMPATHY or book or cinema reviews. 

Lesson by Mario Gallego and Kenneth Lambert and all credits to Dafuqboom.

This is a listening and gaming exercise. We will look at the term lilting and the way in which it can be used to create sounds and CATCHY rhythms

Objective – Expand vocabulary related to film and social opinion. 

Class duration – Two - 1 hour session \ Number of students – 1 – 3 maximum

The majority of corrections are given in real time during the online class with notes taken and written in the CHAT option in Microsoft teams, google MEET or skype.

What are the Skibidi toilets ? A good question .....

So essentially it's something that is being created as it is being created. The storyline or description is difficult to explain. 


The series has already gained TRACTION \ it has become popular\. it is becoming so popular at the point that you can buy figures ON the internet and ON social media it is big hit ON tiktok and ON Youtube. 

NOTES -- PRONUNCIATION - The TV men speak IN reverse. Take an screen shot - captura de pantalla. 


AS WELL AS having a catchy tune or type of LILT the series also has a classic 80's hit from TEARS for Fears ...         (721) Speakerman Theme song (1 HOUR) - YouTube



TV Man Titan

Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears


Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you


Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on Mother Nature
Everybody wants to rule the world


It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the


Most of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world


There's a room where the light won't find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do, I'll be right behind you


So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world


I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the-


Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it
One headline, why believe it?
Everybody wants to rule the world


All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world

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NOTES -- VOCAB – a headline – un titulo, to fade – desvanecerse, lack of vision – falta de vision, tumble down – caerse, remorse – remordimiento, best behaviour – mejor comportamiento, turn your back - dar la espalda


Phrasal verbs with BACK –

turn back – to return , get back, Call back or ring back – to call someone who called you before (usually if you have missed their call), Back away – move backwards in fear or dislike, Back down – withdraw; concede defeat, Back into – reverse a vehicle into a space



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There are not so many series like this one that suddenly become very popular on the internet and other social media. Making this is hard work and takes real commitment from Dafuqboom, it's success afterwards depends ON obviously interest by people but also the ability to continue TO deliver. Choose mode - Kahoot!





READING --- The article below describes the rise of the youtuber Dafuqboom and how it is being perceived on the internet. 



NOTES --

monopolized – one company or thing dominates a market


slow down


a milestone --- a significant stage or event in the development of something:

"the speech is being hailed as a milestone in race relations"


standout series – a series which is special or different from the others.


Niche market – a particular market that appeals to a certain type of person


rough around the edges





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