B1 · Intermediate

Let It Be — The Beatles

Master Imperatives, modal advice and vocabulary of acceptance.

🅵 Grammar focus: Imperatives for advice · Modals: should/could · Vocabulary: peace

💡 How to use: Watch the video, read the lyrics below, check the grammar notes. Double-click any word to look it up and save to your dictionary.

🎤 Lyrics with Grammar Notes

📚 Key Vocabulary

wisdomdeep knowledge/judgment
troubledifficult situation
acceptreceive willingly
peacefreedom from conflict
guidelead/show way
When I find myself in times of trouble in times of trouble = during difficulties
Mother Mary comes to me comes to me = visits spiritually
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be let it be = accept without fighting
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me hour of darkness = difficult period
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be wisdom = deep understanding

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