HOW TO USE ENGLISH SONGS PROPERLY IN TEACHING ENGLISH
Keywords:
English songs, vocabulary development, pronunciation practice, listening skills, student engagement.Abstract
English songs can be a powerful tool for teaching English effectively. This paper explores how to choose appropriate songs and use them for improving vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, and cultural understanding. It also highlights engaging activities like gap-fill exercises and lyric analysis while addressing challenges like fast lyrics and slang. Properly used, songs make learning fun, memorable, and effective.
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