Songs For Teaching

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Using Songs May Be Beneficial for Your Teaching Although all parts of a lesson are equally important, the "engage phase" may be the most important. The "engage phase" is the departing point of the lesson, and where you will focus the attention of the students away from the other occurrences of the day, and make them focus on learning the English language. Choosing the activity in which to grab the students' attention can be a challenge, as it must grab the students' attention within one or two minutes. The best types of activities are those in which students are fully engaged in a cognitive, critical thinking process. Through various studies, music has shown to be an activity which utilizes many parts of the brain at once and...  [Read more]

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Songs in the ESL Classroom for Younger Beginners Music-based learning is an effective technique to develop English proficiency within an early youth classroom. Classroom-based singing can create a fun learning environment and lead to the development of musical skills, social interaction, and English vocabulary. Table of Contents Simple Rhymes Examples of Suitable Rhyme Songs Involving the Class Listen to the blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: This post was written by our ITTT graduate Patrick H. Simple Rhymes The most effective method for younger learners is the use of various simple rhymes. Rhymes are simple in nature and may easily be adapted to the current material that is being...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek I am a TEFL qualified teacher with years of preschool teaching experience. I am passionate about ESL teaching techniques, methodologies and enjoy curriculum and instructional design related to both early education and teaching English as a second language. As a language enthusiast, I am also a freelance interpreter and translator. Read my articles Top Tips for Using TPR in Preschool ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you planning on teaching English as a foreign language? Check out this article for tips for using TPR in preschool ESL teaching. Preschool ESL Curriculum Components with VIPKID | ITTT | TEFL Blog Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you considering teaching English with...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles The Art of Teaching New Vocabulary | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach new vocabulary to EFL students. What Problems South Korean Students Face While Learning English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on problems South-Korean English Learners face. How Using Songs May Be Beneficial for Your Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Are Teachers Responsible for Students’ Willingness to Learn English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' motivation. How The Relationship With Your Students Influences Your Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of building relationships with the students. How You Can Benefit If You Use Songs in Your Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Songs in the Classroom: How to Create a Positive Environment and Achieve Teaching Goals | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is about teaching English with the help of songs. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas. Differences for Children and Adults When Acquiring a Second Language | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how adults and children learn languages. How To Encourage Your Students to Overcome Stress and...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Including Songs into the Classroom Activity To call oneself a good teacher is not only about knowing the most efficient teaching methods - creativity is very crucial for maintaining the learner's interest through the lessons. Teaching languages there is all different kind of learners and each with variating motivations and reasons. Characteristics that should be highly considered especially for the selection of your creative tasks. But there are two facts: First, music is something most people like and feel connected to – no matter which country they are from or if they are old or young. Second, songs indeed can be very helpful for learning languages. Apart from exemplifying the use of vocabulary and grammar...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What do Songs Mean to ESL Students? Children love music and they love songs in the classroom. Using English songs in the classroom can be effective to teach your learners. Children can benefit from having a lively and cheerful classroom full of music. So how can we be productive using songs in the classroom? And how can we motivate children to learn new English words and improve their pronunciation by using songs? Table of Contents Songs can help learn vocabulary and improve pronunciation. How to choose songs correctly? Choice of materials Accompanying with other activities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Edgar R. Please note...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Several Ways to Implement Popular Songs in the Young ESL Classroom Songs are very popular in classes for young learners. Children need frequent changes in activities to stimulate their curiosity. Songs are fun and offer a nice way to warm up students and spend out their high-level energy. But songs are likewise an effective way to teach new vocabularies and sentences, improve speaking fluency and develop students' artistic abilities. Often teachers make use of videos downloaded at YouTube or another online platform, but they can also reproduce songs in a micro-system or even sing or play the song with a guitar or another instrument. Table of Contents Planning according to goals and objectives Approach to teaching Pre-teaching...  [Read more]

Location Combined TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Location Combined TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts D. S. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the ClassroomSongs are an important aid to learning language! Songs should be used to teach vocabulary, grammar, idioms, and to increase fluency in spoken English. It Makes Learning Fun Songs in the classroom add excitement to the learning process. ?Educational research supports that the ability to learn new concepts is best when the material is motivating and meaningful to the learner.?1 A song that is selected to suit the needs and interests...  [Read more]

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching Preschool ESL: Songs Songs and music are such an important part of an ESL preschool curriculum. Not only are they fun, but they are also very powerful tools to help young students learn English in a fun and entertaining way. Learning a second language at the preschool level needs to be experienced through engaging activities - words and actions need to go in tandem. Songs allow the children to move along and learn in a pleasant, fun way, in accordance with the TPR technique. They also serve as a tool to lower students' affective filter - according to the famous linguist Stephen Krashen's theory (1983), students can develop a blockage/filter toward their study because of a negative emotional attitude. When that...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Use of Songs in the ESL Environment The use of songs in teaching English to children is an effective method that many parents and teachers are now teaching their children. Because of the benefits that teach him through song. Children love to listen to children's music because of their cuteness and closeness. Therefore, if children start to familiarize themselves with English songs, they will surely learn easily. The fun, lovely melody of the song will help your child not be bored. Also, it will help children practice pronunciation more accurately. English songs often use familiar, familiar phrases in everyday life. Therefore, music helps children to have good listening and reflexes when communicating with foreigners. Table of...  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Benefits of Implementing Songs and Music in the ESL Classes For the summative task for this course, I decided to research the use of songs in the classroom. The use of songs interests me because it seems that this is a good medium to provide some variety in the classroom and develop interest. Songs and music can also be used with all age groups, although of course whereas singalongs may be more appropriate with very young learners, other activities such as lyric breakdown are still very useful for older learners. Table of Contents Motivation The 9 Benefits by Lynch Pronunciation Training Developing Language Aspects Using Songs with Older Students 6 Steps to Make a Song Accompany the Lesson Context Songs for Adults Do you want to...  [Read more]

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reasons Why Singing Songs Helps Children to Learn English I have a great fascination and interest to teach English as well as proper study techniques to students of all ages. This next year, I plan on moving to China to teach English to young children. When contemplating these future endeavors, I plan on implementing songs as a method to help young children learn English. Singing songs is a fun, interactive method that engages the attention of children. When teaching children, I argue that singing songs is a great method to cultivate and maintain a strong foundation in their English language level. Table of Contents Children and Learning Lesson Goals How to Choose Songs for The Lesson Other Pros Regular Repetition Do you want to...  [Read more]

Sun, 05 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Authentic and Adapted Songs In The Class Nowadays the ESA method is used all over the world to teach English. ESA is the first letters of the phases of an English language lesson. These three elements are; Engage, Study and Activate. The classic method only included study phase. It wasn't important to teach how to speak the foreign language in the past. However, it is a big issue now. It is hard to improve speaking skills in a country where English isn't the first language as the students aren't surrounded by English and don't have the opportunity to practice realistic situations. Table of Contents Authentic vs. Adapted Engage Study Activate Songs Suggestions Nursery Rhymes List: Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is Music in the Classroom Very Important? Music plays an important role in our life. Music is also considered a form of international language. Everybody can enjoy and understand music. For children, the music brings back a lot of useful things. Therefore, songs are a great way for children to learn English. Singing, Playing, and Listening to music/songs every day is extremely important especially when you are teaching young learners. As we all know that repetition is the key to learning, so songs are the best way to help them learn English while having fun at the same time. Music helps children to remember things better and predictable, repetitive activities make them feel secure. Table of Contents Playing some nice songs will...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Use Songs to Teach English to Young Children Songs are used as a pedagogical tool for many reasons, especially with young children. This approach to teaching can empower young students and it recognizes differing abilities and skills. Activities are designed to support the goals of the curriculum and will accommodate multiple learning styles. Songs are universal and used all over the world to teach cultural information and they play an important role in a young child's learning and development. The use of songs is a teaching method that helps students comprehend the information taught. Songs encourage fluency, vocabulary, structures, patterns as well as speaking skills. Table of Contents Reasons to Use Songs Understanding...  [Read more]

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Songs Can be Used as a Didactic Material Teaching a foreign language involves a whole set of different stages and methods that are guided and put into practice by the teacher. Table of Contents Universal Language Power of Songs Choosing teaching materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Maria S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Universal Language If music is a "universal language", and it is furthermore considered as an element inherent to culture, this link between music and the teaching of language can be explored using the song as didactic material. Often the most...  [Read more]

Courses TEFL Price Check out tefl tesol about Courses TEFL Price and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts B.S. - Korea said: Songs in the ClassroomSome people are gifted with excellent memories and a capacity to learn languages in general. Other people are not so fortunate, but may find themselves in a position requisite of learning another language. Such people, and I am one of them, must resort to stratagems and tricks in order to keep the information in the brain and accessible. Poems, chants, and songs are common mnemonics. The effects of music on the human mind and body have been...  [Read more]

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 4 Reasons Why Using Songs in the Classroom is Important We all probably know, that music has no language. It is kindly welcomed by all nations equally, as well as all races, ages and cultures. So how can music or songs help us to teach English and to do it more effectively? Table of Contents Music aids memory Songs can teach vocabulary Music provides clear patterns to follow Using songs and music build rapport Do you want to teach English around the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alena A. Music aids memory Music lets us go deeper into conscious that anything else, it is much more memorable, so the words and grammar structures may be remembered much faster. It...  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Songs as a Tool to Teach Grammar To begin with, I have been teaching English for more than 30 years. I teach groups of students and individuals of different ages and abilities. That is why I have always had a problem how to raise my students' motivation, how to make my lessons interesting and exciting so that the bell at the end of the class would be for me, not for my students. I have always wanted them to be upset that the lesson is over. As a result of this research, I concluded that along with having different games, quizzes, puzzles, crosswords and project works, learning and singing songs is as challenging and helpful as doing grammar exercises. The results of learning English songs by heart is stunning. Do not think that I do...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Songs in the Classroom: How to Create a Positive Environment and Achieve Teaching Goals Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said "Music is the universal language of mankind" and it is still widely accepted today. Any language uses words to create sentences that convey messages with different tones and emotions as well as music does. Thus, bringing music to an English classroom is one good way to inspire the learners. There are tons of techniques or ideas involving music and songs that can be applied to any part of a lesson plan. It is available today in the form of online resources to use as a guideline for teachers. However, there are some arguments about how this strategy can be time-consuming and taking away the interest out of a...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Songs Help You in Your Teaching? Many tools can be utilized effectively when teaching English as a foreign or second to students of all ages and varied cultural backgrounds. Music is most certainly one of them. Song, in particular, is a valuable tool for teaching English to foreign students. Table of Contents Topics to teach with the help of songs Resources Example idea Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ruth F. Topics to teach with the help of songs Songs can be found that describe everyday concepts such as numbers, colors, alphabetical letters, body parts, clothing, weekdays, seasons and months. The use of songs to...  [Read more]

Fee Complete TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Fee Complete TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.C. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the classroomThere are several ways to enhance language acquisition. One way is incorporating music into the learning experience. Music in the classroom, when In combination with reading, writing, and oral practice is a superior teaching aid in the language classroom when compared with only reading, writing and oral practice. Playing and learning music in a classroom will enhance learning. Music has the ability to stimulate a mood or emotion. This is one...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When is the best time to use songs in a classroom for young learners? I was an English teacher in Japan for over three and a half years. In that time, I gained a lot of experience teaching young learners. My students were aged from two to fourteen. As I taught these students, I learned a lot about how songs can be used effectively in the classroom. Songs can be used to teach sentence structure, routines, vocabulary, and help aid the understanding of instructions in the classroom. Table of Contents Learning path Young children Lesson flow Transitions School kids Teenagers Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Megan B. Learning...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Repitition & Rhythm - Using Songs in the EFL Classroom Songs, what are songs? Merriam-Webster define a song as a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung OR a single (and often standalone) work of music that is typically intended to be sung by the human voice with distinct and fixed pitches and patterns using sound and silence and a variety of forms that often include the repetition of sections. I will like to emphasize on some major factors that makes songs in the classroom very important in learning a new language and the general upbringing of children. Table of Contents Using Music, Songs and Rhymes as a Teaching Aid Songs - a Tool for Memorization, Coordination, and Imagination Carefully Selecting...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Benefits of Using Songs in the Classroom: a Mother’s and a Teacher’s Opinion As the mother of a 3-year-old son, born in Spain to British parents, I have found that singing the same song in both English and Spanish has helped my son become bilingual. Table of Contents Quicker Learning Total Physical Response My surprising observation Latest Researches Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alessandra Fay B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Quicker Learning Provided it is done in a fun and interesting way, James appears to retain information much quicker when...  [Read more]

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Choose Songs for Your ESL Lessons Even for people who are unable to carry a tune, singing is something that most would probably enjoy. There is a bit of embarrassment to overcome for many people, especially youths, but with a classroom full of people all singing together, the embarrassment factor is lowered. With that in mind, I would say that singing song in the language that a student is learning help keep vocabulary and grammar in their mind. In a lesser sense, poetry fulfills a similar goal, but I would assume that more people would find fun in singing, and therefore be more open to subject retention, than poetry simply because of the musical aspect. It creates an upbeat and happy mood (depending on the song), and this...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Approaches That Implement Music and Songs The English language is the most spoken one as a second language in the whole world. It has become the international language of business, science, technology, international relations, and diplomacy. Table of Contents Why Use Songs? Boost of Motivation Here are six steps for making a song the focus of the class Ice-breaker Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Askarbekkyzy K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Why Use Songs? Songs can be used to develop students' listening skills. They improve listening skills 'because...  [Read more]

Qualifications Affordable TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Qualifications Affordable TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts G.M. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the ClassroomThe use of songs in the ESL classroom can be a fun and innovative way of covering a range of English language topics. Songs can be used for vocabulary, grammar, dictation, pronunciation, phonetics, speaking, writing, listening, integrative skills, and many other ESL points. Songs can also expose foreign children to Western culture. For instance, pop music gives the learner a taste of what is trendy at the moment....  [Read more]