Paul McCartney Talks About Fame and Photos

Introduction

Paul McCartney says he does not like selfies. He also does not understand social media stars.

Main Body

Paul is 83 years old. He does not take photos with fans. He says this makes him feel like a circus animal. He wants to feel like a normal person. Paul does not like influencers. He thinks many of these people have no real talent. He says The Beatles had a different kind of fame. He believes music can still bring people together. Paul has a new album. It is called 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'. It comes out on May 29. The songs are about his childhood in Liverpool.

Conclusion

Paul McCartney wants to be himself. He is now ready to share his new music.

Learning

🚫 The Power of "DO NOT"

In the text, Paul McCartney uses a specific pattern to say 'no' to things. At the A2 level, you must master how to make a sentence negative using does not.

How it works: When talking about one person (He/She/Paul), we use: Does not + Action word

Examples from the story:

  • Paul does not like selfies.
  • He does not take photos.
  • He does not understand social media.

The Pattern: Person β†’ does not β†’ action β†’ thing

Quick Tip: Notice that the action word (like/take/understand) stays simple. We do not add an 's' to the action when we use does not.


πŸ“… Talking about the Future

Look at this sentence: "It comes out on May 29."

Even though the album isn't here yet, we use the Present Simple to talk about fixed dates and schedules.

The Rule: Fixed Date β†’\rightarrow Simple Present Verb

Example: May 29 β†’\rightarrow It comes out

Vocabulary Learning

like
to find enjoyable or pleasing
Example:I like coffee in the morning.
feel
to experience an emotion or physical sensation
Example:I feel happy today.
old
having lived for many years
Example:My grandmother is old.
take
to hold or carry
Example:I will take the book with me.
share
to give a part of something to others
Example:Please share your snacks.
music
sounds arranged to be pleasing
Example:She loves listening to music.
people
human beings
Example:Many people attended the concert.