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9 Reasons Why You Should Use Songs to Teach EFL

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Larry Lynch tells us why songs should be an integral part of any EFL teacher's repertoire of resources.

Language teachers can and should use songs as part of their classroom teaching repertoire. Songs contain authentic language, are easily obtainable, provide vocabulary, grammar and cultural aspects and are fun for the students. They can provide valuable speaking, listening and language practice in and out of the classroom. Some key reasons songs can work exceedingly well in the foreign language classroom include the following: 

1. Songs almost always contain authentic, natural language.

2. A variety of new vocabulary can be introduced to students through songs.

3. Songs are usually very easily obtainable.

4. Songs can be selected to suit the needs and interests of the students.

5. Grammar and cultural aspects can be introduced through songs.

6. Time length is easily controlled.

7. Students can experience a wide range of accents

8. Song lyrics can be used in relating to situations of the world around us.

9. Students think songs are natural and fun.

These are only some of the many reasons songs are useful in the language learning classroom. They contain authentic language, are easily obtainable, provide vocabulary, grammar and cultural aspects and are fun for the students. They provide enjoyable speaking, listening, vocabulary and language practice both in and out of the classroom. So EFL, English as a foreign language, ESL, English as a Second language and foreign language teachers should all consider using songs as a regular part of their classroom activities.

Using songs to teach English

Using songs to teach English

Author: Marisa Voutat Y Mariana Piriz

Teacher: Oria Matilde

Level: Pre-Intermediate

Theme: The Time

Topic: Past Tenses

Time: 40 min

Skills: Listening, writing and speaking.

Resources: Computer,Podcasts and Video.

Listen to the song and choose the correct option

I gotta feeling

b-the time

c-till the world ends

Post-Listening activity

Post-Listening activity

Now write a short story, using past tenses and choosing one of the following beginnings to tell your story.

1) Once upon a time there was a man, who was dancing at a disco…

2) That night she wanted to have fun and…

3) It was not my best night until I saw her…