Using Songs in Classes

Using songs in class is very useful for the students and also for the teacher, the only draw back I think that the teacher can have is that it takes a lot of work to prepare, but it is defiantly worth it.

Songs can be used in a number of different ways, for example:

• Listening comprehension
• Discuss the topic of the song
• Fill in blank spaces while listening to the song
• Sing along the song,etc.

Music and songs are very useful in class since they can be used to:

• Change the mood of the class
• Start a debate
• As background music
• As a way for students to relax or have a break
• As a filler activity, etc.

Songs can be very useful but when choosing one to play in class the teacher has to keep in mind that the song has to be simple enough for the students to understand it and if they are using a worksheet along with it it has to be at the student's level.