NATIONAL ANTHEMS OF IRELAND, SCOTLAND AND NEW ZEALAND

The last English lesson in June is devoted national anthems of Ireland, Scotland and New Zealand. With music and fun I say „goodbye“ to my students in this school term. 

NATIONAL ANTHEMS OF IRELAND, SCOTLAND AND NEW ZEALAND

The Soldier’s Song is the national anthem of Ireland.The words of the song are about Irish people and their fight¹ for freedom².Ireland’s Call is an unofficial³ anthem.People sing it at sporting events.

Scotland has no official anthem.It is part of the United Kingdom.But they have an unofficial anthem, Flower of Scotland.People sing it at football or rugby matches⁴.The words of the song are about the victory⁵ of the Scottish army in 1314 against English king Edward II.

New Zealand has two official national anthems: the anthem of the United Kingdom “God Save The Queen” and God Defend New Zealand, which is more popular.The anthem has Maori⁶ and English words.

Video:
Anthem of Ireland „The Soldier’s Song“
http://bit.ly/32EZey2.

Anthem of Ireland „Ireland’s Call“
http://bit.ly/2Oi1EzE.

Anthem of Scotland „Flower of Scotland“
http://bit.ly/2JYinCF.

Anthem of New Zealand
http://bit.ly/2y1SsEi.

English words with Czech translation available here:.

Vocabulary: ¹boj| ²svoboda| ³neoficiální| ⁴zápas| ⁵vítězství| ⁶maorský (původní kultura Nového Zélandu)
Language notes: national anthem=národní hymna|the Soldier’s Song=Píseň vojáka|Ireland’s Call=Volání Irska|sporting event=sportovní událost|Flower of Scotland=Skotská květina|Scottish army=skotská armáda|God Defend New Zealand=Bože, opatruj Nový Zéland
Sources: bbc.com|en.wikipedia.org.

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