Taylor Swift 101

A totally free course, written by your Swiftie English teacher. New content added weekly.

Cover image for Taylor Swift 101: Understanding Taylor Swift's lyrics, writing, and universe. A chalkboard reads "Taylor Swift 101". On a desk in front of the chalkboard sits a stack of books, each labeled with an album title (Fearless, Speak Now, etc) and color-coded. A chalk-drawn graduation cap sits atop the book stack, indicating the page is about learning about the Taylor Swift universe.

Course: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Taylor Swift

Want to understand more about Taylor Swift’s universe? Curious as to why she’s so popular, and why her fandom is so passionate?

Wondering what the significance of 13 is, why colors are so important, or what each album is all about?

I’m your Swiftie English teacher, and I’m here to simplify it all.

Taylor Swift 101: Course Overview

In this free, self-guided course, you will learn:

  • The basics of Taylor’s songwriting, albums and eras.
  • All about the Swiftie fandom: Easter eggs, colors, significant events, the Eras Tour, et al.
  • How to read and comprehend Taylor Swift’s lyrics like an English teacher.
  • How to identify common themes, imagery, song connections, and dissect literary devices.

Week 1: An Introduction to Taylor Swift

A Quick Timeline of Taylor Swift’s Career: The Basics You Need to Know

Why is Taylor Swift So Popular?

Week 2: Taylor’s Songwriting

Taylor Swift’s Songwriting Style & What Makes it Effective

Common Themes That Taylor Writes About

Taylor Swift’s Use of Literary Devices, Explained

Week 3: Taylor’s Evolution

Taylor Swift’s Eras, Explained

*More Coming Soon*

Supplementary Reading