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ESL English Lesson: Iranian ‘Happy’ video dancers released, but not director
David Robinson
Recently six dancers were arrested in Iran after creating a tribute video to the Pharrell Williams ‘Happy’ video. The group of three men and three unveiled women dance to the number one hit in various Tehran locations*.
The Iranians were accused of making an “obscene” video that “offended the public morals” in Iran. Yet Iran’s President tweets “#Happiness is our people’s right”. The hashtag #FreeHappyIranians went viral on Twitter.
Speaking/Understanding: Students check any unknown vocabulary or phrases with the teacher, Students quiz each other in pairs, On the board write as many words as you can to do with ‘Happy!’, Grammar, etc.