How Do I Improve English by Songs?

By Karen Farnen, eHow Contributor

Student of English as a second language usually work grammar exercises and read stories in English. They practice writing compositions in English for their teacher to correct, and take English conversation classes or look for opportunities to practice speaking with others. If you want to supplement all these methods and make learning English more enjoyable, use songs to learn English. Listening to English songs can help improve your listening, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar in English.

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     Pick music you like and can mostly understand. Whether you like folk, rock or pop, select CDs or recordings by your favorite artists. Start out with songs that don't stretch your abilities too much; you can use harder ones later. If you still have a low level of English, start with traditional folk tunes or even children's songs. Some classic rock groups such as the Beatles also play songs with simple lyrics.
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     Listen to the songs to improve your listening comprehension and vocabulary. If you understand a lot the first time, you should eventually understand almost everything with continued repetitions. If you cannot understand even after repeated listening, get the sheet music or lyrics to help you. You will acquire useful, everyday vocabulary and idiomatic expressions from your favorite music.
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     Sing along with your favorite English songs to improve your pronunciation. For best results, sing out loud; don't just think the words. You will learn the rhythm of English and the contractions that most native speakers use in natural speech. If you feel self-conscious, just sing aloud at home and in the car.
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     Continue listening and singing your favorites until you have them memorized. Then you will acquire the structure of English the same way you acquired your native language: by hearing and using it. Language acquisition expert and author S.D. Krashen considers natural grammar learning more effective than dry exercises.
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     Increase your efficiency by learning English with songs. Whenever you exercise, drive the car, work in the house or do yard work, listen to English songs. Sing along whenever you can, and you will maximize your English study time. Keep a variety of recordings on hand so that you never get bored.
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     Socialize with songs in English. Dance with friends or family to English dance songs. Play some English CDs for a sing-along with a group of friends. Better yet, if you or a friend can play piano or guitar, get out some sheet music and sing your favorite rock songs, folk songs, holiday tunes or pop tunes. You can have fun and learn English at the same time.

     
     

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