Spotify celebrates 20 years with new feature

Introduction

Spotify is 20 years old. The app now lets users see all their old music data.

Main Body

The new tool is called 'Spotify 20'. Users can see the date they started their account. They can see their first song and their favorite artist. The app also makes a list of 120 top songs. Spotify shared global news. Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are the most popular artists. The song 'Blinding Lights' is the most played song. K-pop music is now very popular around the world. Spotify is growing. The company raised prices in the UK. However, more people use the app. Now, 761 million people use Spotify every month.

Conclusion

Spotify gives users more information and the company is making more money.

Learning

🌍 The 'State of Things' Pattern

Look at how we describe a company or a person right now. We use Subject + is/are + Adjective/Noun.

  • Spotify is 20 years old.
  • The app is growing.
  • K-pop is popular.

Quick Rule: Use is for one thing \rightarrow (Spotify, The app, The song) Use are for many things \rightarrow (Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny)


📈 Words for 'More'

To reach A2, you need to show change. Notice these words in the text:

  1. More (Higher number): More people use the app.
  2. Most (The top/The winner): The most popular artists.

Simple Path: Small \rightarrow More \rightarrow Most

Vocabulary Learning

app (n.)
a software program
Example:I use the app to listen to music.
users (n.)
people who use a service
Example:The app has many users worldwide.
music (n.)
sound recordings
Example:She loves listening to music.
song (n.)
a musical composition
Example:He played a new song.
artist (n.)
a person who creates music
Example:The artist released a new album.
list (n.)
a set of items
Example:She wrote a list of groceries.
price (n.)
the cost of something
Example:The price of the ticket is high.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People gather in the park.
month (n.)
a period of roughly 30 days
Example:She will finish the project in one month.
information (n.)
data or facts
Example:The app provides useful information.
money (n.)
currency
Example:He saved money for a trip.