Learn English with Fool’s Garden’s “Lemon Tree”! This post helps you practice the Present Continuous Tense through a fun fill-in-the-blanks quiz. You’ll also learn 15 key vocabulary words with meanings and examples, as well as common expressions like “I’m wasting my time” and “I wonder why” that you can use in real-life conversations.
After the quiz, try the post-quiz activities: create your own story using the Present Continuous Tense and practice asking questions about the song with a partner. Finally, learn more about the song and the band, Fool’s Garden. Let’s make learning English fun and meaningful!
Table of Contents
Quiz Overview
- Song Title: “Lemon Tree”
- Band: Fool’s Garden
- Skills: Listening, Vocabulary, Grammar
- Grammar Focus: Present Continuous Tense
- Quiz Type: Fill-in-the-blanks
- Level: Suitable for beginner to intermediate English learners
- Goal: To help learners recognize and use Present Continuous verbs in context.
Before you begin
In songs and informal English, you’ll often see words like “goin’“ instead of “going“ or “steppin’“ instead of “stepping.” This is called a contraction, where the -g at the end of the word is dropped and replaced by a ” ’ ” symbol. It’s used to make the words sound more natural and fit the rhythm of the song. For example:
- “I’m goin’ to the park” (instead of “I’m going to the park”).
- “She’s singin’ a song” (instead of “She’s singing a song”).
In this quiz, you’ll see contractions like “sittin’” and “drivin’.” Don’t worry—they mean the same as “sitting” and “driving”! Just use the contractions you hear in the song as you type the answer.
Fill in the Blanks Quiz with “Lemon Tree” by Fool’s Garden
Play the song below and take the Quiz. [Turn off the subtitles]
Fill in the blanks with the correct words as you listen to the song. Pause the song if you need.
Post-Quiz Activities on “Lemon Tree” by Fool’s Garden
A. Create Your Own “Lemon Tree” Story
- Step 1: Think About Your Day
- Imagine you’re sitting somewhere, just like the singer in the song. What are you doing? How do you feel?
- Step 2: Write 5 Sentences
- Write 5 sentences about your day using the Present Continuous Tense. For example:
- “I’m sitting in my room and listening to music.”
- “I’m feeling a little bored because I have nothing to do.”
- Write 5 sentences about your day using the Present Continuous Tense. For example:
- Step 3: Share with a Partner
- Pair up with a classmate and read your sentences to each other. Ask questions like:
- “What are you doing right now?”
- “How are you feeling?”
- Pair up with a classmate and read your sentences to each other. Ask questions like:
- Step 4: Draw a Picture (Optional)
- Draw a picture of one thing you wrote about. Share it with the class and explain it in 1-2 sentences.
B. Discussion Questions on “Lemon Tree” by Fool’s Garden
Make a pair and ask these discussion questions to your partner. Take turns.
- What is the singer doing in the song? How does he feel?
- Why do you think the singer keeps saying, “I’m wondering”?
- What does the “lemon tree” symbolize in the song?
- Do you think the singer is happy or sad? Why?
- Have you ever felt like the singer—bored, lonely, or waiting for something? What did you do?
- What do you do when you’re feeling lonely or bored?
- Why does the singer say, “Isolation is not good for me”? Do you agree?
- What do you think the singer means by “the desert of joy”?
- If you were the singer, what would you do to feel better?
- What do you think will happen next in the singer’s story?
Key Vocabulary from “Lemon Tree”
Look at the words and their meanings. Try to make sentences with them like the examples given below:
Boring
- Meaning: Not interesting or exciting.
- Example: The movie was so boring that I fell asleep.
Waste
- Meaning: To use something in a way that is not useful.
- Example: Don’t waste water; it’s precious.
Hang around
- Meaning: To stay in a place without doing much.
- Example: We hung around the park until it got dark.
Wait
- Meaning: To stay in one place until something happens.
- Example: I’ll wait for you at the bus stop.
Wonder
- Meaning: To think about something because you are curious.
- Example: I wonder why the sky is blue.
Drive
- Meaning: To control a car and make it move.
- Example: She drives to work every day.
Lonely
- Meaning: Feeling sad because you are alone.
- Example: He felt lonely after his friends moved away.
Change
- Meaning: To make something different.
- Example: I want to change my hairstyle.
Heavy
- Meaning: Weighing a lot or feeling difficult to carry.
- Example: The box was too heavy for me to lift.
Tired
- Meaning: Needing rest or sleep.
- Example: I’m so tired after running for an hour.
Isolation
- Meaning: Being alone or separated from others.
- Example: Isolation can make people feel sad.
Desert
- Meaning: A dry, sandy place with very little water.
- Example: Camels are often found in the desert.
Toy
- Meaning: Something children play with.
- Example: My little brother loves playing with his toy car.
Yellow
- Meaning: A bright color like the sun or a lemon.
- Example: She wore a yellow dress to the party.
Lemon tree
- Meaning: A tree that grows lemons, a sour fruit.
- Example: There’s a lemon tree in our backyard.
Common Expressions from “Lemon Tree”
Common expressions are English phrases that you can repeatedly use at any situation when you have daily conversations. Here are a few that you can learn from the song “Lemon Tree.”
- “I’m wasting my time”
- Meaning: Not using time in a useful or productive way.
- Example: “I’m wasting my time scrolling through social media instead of studying.”
- “I’m hanging around”
- Meaning: Spending time in a place without doing anything specific.
- Example: “We were just hanging around at the park, enjoying the weather.”
- “I’m waiting for you”
- Meaning: Staying in one place until someone arrives.
- Example: “I’m waiting for you at the café. Don’t be late!”
- “I wonder why”
- Meaning: Thinking about something because you are curious or confused.
- Example: “I wonder why she didn’t call me back.”
- “Isolation is not good for me”
- Meaning: Being alone for too long can make you feel unhappy.
- Example: “After a week of isolation, I realized I need to spend time with friends.”
About the Song: “Lemon Tree”
“Lemon Tree” by Fool’s Garden is a catchy and relatable song about boredom, loneliness, and waiting for something to happen.
The singer describes sitting in a boring room, driving around aimlessly, and feeling stuck in a cycle of nothingness. The “lemon tree” in the song symbolizes his feelings of isolation and monotony.
With its upbeat melody and simple lyrics, the song captures the universal experience of feeling lost or stuck in life. It’s a reminder that sometimes, we all need a change to break free from our own “lemon trees.”
About Fool’s Garden:
Fool’s Garden is a German band that became famous in the 1990s with their hit song “Lemon Tree.”
The band, formed in 1991, includes members Peter Freudenthaler, Volker Hinkel, and others. Their music is a mix of pop and rock, with catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics.
While “Lemon Tree” is their most well-known song, Fool’s Garden has released several albums and continues to create music.
Their songs often explore themes of love, life, and self-reflection, making them relatable to listeners around the world.
Conclusion
By practicing with “Lemon Tree”, you’ve improved your understanding of the Present Continuous Tense, learned new vocabulary, and picked up useful expressions for everyday conversations. The quizzes and activities have helped you apply what you’ve learned in a fun and creative way.
Keep listening to music, keep practicing, and keep sharing your stories. Learning English is easier and more enjoyable when you connect it to the things you love!
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