There are so many different educational songs in the world that it is hard to speak about just a few. Not only does music help us to memorize content more easily, it also makes learning the information more fun in the first place. In the ESL classroom, music has many benefits. For one, it can create a cheerful atmosphere that is more enjoyable to learn in, and also lower stress levels that come with practicing a new language. Furthermore, it is possible to find songs on nearly any subject matter that can be used in a classroom to help students retain information and concentrate better in classes. Just think about your ABCs... are you singing the ABC song or saying it without the melody? Chances are, you're singing it, and that's how you remember it most easily. See? Music is really useful, and it should definitely be used in classroom settings to help your students remember things.
YouTube is a very useful tool in that it is very easy to use and gives everyone access to nearly any video or song one can think of. By simply typing in the song name or a subject into the search bar, you can most likely find a song that fits into your lesson.
Click here to go to the YouTube home page:
YouTube is a very useful tool in that it is very easy to use and gives everyone access to nearly any video or song one can think of. By simply typing in the song name or a subject into the search bar, you can most likely find a song that fits into your lesson.
Click here to go to the YouTube home page:
Here are a few examples of songs with visual cues that can be used in an ESL classroom to teach students about different things. Click on the button to access the videos, the pictures are simply there to demonstrate what the video looks like:
POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS:
In order to use YouTube, you need Internet connection, and it must be adequately fast or you'll be waiting a long time for the video to load. If Internet is not an option. Bring in a radio with the song on CD or sing about it yourself. The only thing that you'll miss out on is the video aspect, but you can create a PowerPoint presentation to show some visuals if you wish.
In order to use YouTube, you need Internet connection, and it must be adequately fast or you'll be waiting a long time for the video to load. If Internet is not an option. Bring in a radio with the song on CD or sing about it yourself. The only thing that you'll miss out on is the video aspect, but you can create a PowerPoint presentation to show some visuals if you wish.