SONGS IN CLASS

In my opinion one of the best ways to teach English is using songs, 

using songs can be very effective also can make that barriers 

become smaller.

Songs can be used for a number of purpose also are considered a 

valuable pedagogical tool. Songs can help learners to improve their 

listening skills and pronunciation. Songs can also be useful tools in 

the learning of vocabulary and sentence structures.

The greatest benefit to using songs in the classroom is that they 

are enjoyable and can add interest to the classroom routine and 

potentially improve student’s motivation. On the other hand, despite 

these advantages, simply singing songs will not teach learners how 

to communicate in another language. Using songs as tasks might 

be one way of helping transfer words from songs into use, and 

maximize the potential of songs as teaching and learning tools.

 Songs can be used:

• To present a topic and practice a language point, lexis, etc.

• To focus on common learner errors in a more direct way

• To encourage extensive and intensive listening

• To stimulates discussion of attitudes and feelings

• To encourage creativity and use of imagination

• To provide a relax classroom atmosphere

• To bring variety and fun to learning.