Toyo Gakuen University Interest-based English 12 - Lesson 2: Simple Plan

Today we are going to listen to a song by Simple Plan. Please read the profile below.

Simple Plan

Photo of Simple Plan in Osaka, Japan by Wehwalt

• Formed 1993. Montreal, Quebec Canada
• Genre: Pop Punk
• Members: Pierre Bouvier – lead vocals, occasional guitar
  Jeff Stinco – lead guitar
  Sébastien Lefebvre – rhythm guitar, vocals
  Chuck Comeau – drums
  David Desrosiers – bass, vocals
• Most popular song: Perfect
• Awards: Favourite Canadian Band Award in Canada (MMVA, 2002); Favourite Canadian Band Award in Canada (MMVA, 2003); Favourite Canadian Band Award in Canada (MMVA, 2004); Choice Music: Rock Group (Teen Choice Awards, 2005); Favourite Canadian Band Award in Canada (MMVA, 2005); Juno Fan Choice Award (2006); Favourite Canadian Band Award in Canada (MMVA, 2008)

Today we are going to watch the video for Perfect. Click this link:
http://en.yappr.com/welcome/Video.action?videoGuid=5ABD11AE-B610-4997-AE3E-181A315DEF6B

Here's a list of key vocabulary to help you understand the song:

• think back
• grow up
• according to plan
• wasting time
• disapprove
• good enough
• nothing lasts forever

Go to space alc to get a Japanese translation of these phrases.

Some interesting facts about Perfect:

• It is featured on the game Karaoke Revolution Volume 2.
• Perfect is Simple Plan's biggest hit: #1 in Brazil, #6 in Australia, and #23 in America
  

Enjoy!