🎧 Song: New Rules – Dua Lipa (2017)
Mood: empowering, confident, catchy
Why it’s great for learning English:
- Usa vocabulario moderno y conversacional
- Ideal para aprender expresiones sobre límites, relaciones y autocontrol
- Estructuras verbales claras y repetitivas
- Excelente para listening rápido
👉 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2qgadSvNyU
- El video musical oficial (100% seguro).
- Si existe, también puedes usar el lyric video oficial de Dua Lipa.
🎼 2. EXPRESSIONS IN THE SONG
| Expression (from the song) | Paraphrased idea (safe) | Meaning in Simple English | Real-Life Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. “I’ve got new rules…” | He establecido límites para protegerme | I created rules to avoid getting hurt again | “I’ve got new rules for who I allow back into my life.” |
| 2. “I count ’em” | Sigo mis reglas una por una | I remind myself of the rules step by step | “When I feel tempted to text him, I count my rules.” |
| 3. “You’re getting over him” | Estás superando a esa persona | You’re healing and moving on | “She told her friend: you’re getting over him, keep going.” |
| 4. “You know you’re gonna wake up in his bed in the morning” | Si no tienes cuidado, caerás en lo mismo | If you’re not careful, you’ll repeat past mistakes | “Don’t answer that call—you know you’re gonna wake up in the same situation again.” |
✏️ 3. MINI PRACTICE
Choose the correct meaning:
- “I’ve got new rules” means:
a) I have new plans for a party
b) I set boundaries to protect myself - “I count ’em” expresses:
a) I ignore all my rules
b) I follow my rules one by one - “You’re getting over him” means:
a) you’re still hurt
b) you’re healing and moving on - “Wake up in his bed again” suggests:
a) repeating a mistake
b) visiting a friend normally
✔️ Answers
1-b
2-b
3-b
4-a
🎤 4. BONUS CHALLENGE
Usa las ideas de la canción para practicar:
- “My new rules are…”
- “When I feel tempted, I count…”
- “I’m finally getting over…”
- “If I’m not careful, I’ll end up…”
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