Are You Learning English? These Songs May Help
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2011
- I'm Alex Villarreal with the VOA Special English Education Report, from voaspecialenglish.com | / voalearningenglish
Songs teach language. Consider a song like "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega. An American teaching English overseas once told us that students love that song.Recently we asked people on the Special English Facebook page to suggest other songs that English learners might like. Noemi Nito wrote: I'm one of those English students who love "Tom's Diner." I started learning English with "Lemon Tree" by Fool's Garden. Another favorite is "Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden. Another person, Asi Tambunan, suggested the song "God Only Knows" by Orianthi. Gyongyi Jako wrote that ABBA's songs from Sweden are perfect for class work. Other good songs for learning English are songs by the Beatles and John Lennon, as well as Louis Armstrong's "Wonderful World." Paul Cifuentes says Bob Marley's songs are amazing for teaching. Another teacher, Joseph Deka, says songs by Johnny Cash have always worked in his classroom. He says his students can hear the words, plus the songs often have stories. He also likes "We Will Rock You" by Queen and "Beautiful Girls" by Sean Kingston. He says young children love "C Is for Cookie" by Cookie Monster from the TV show "Sesame Street." Nina John Smith suggested these songs: "It's My Life" and "We Weren't Born to Follow" by Bon Jovi. Also "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica.Aurelio Lourenco Costa Gusmao says he began to like English after his teacher played the Westlife song "I Have a Dream." He wrote: That was eight years ago. I was in the seventh grade. And from that day on, my dream of improving my English skills became attached in my mind. Teachers can use this song to convey the message to their students that they should have their own dream for the future. Aurelio's story was no surprise to another commenter, Katie Kivenko. She especially likes songs by Michael Jackson and Queen. She wrote: When you listen to your favorite songs, you feel emotionally high and it moves you to action.For VOA Special English, I'm Alex Villarreal. Do you have any favorite songs for learning English? You can share other music suggestions for English learners at our website, voaspecialenglish.com or on Facebook at VOA Learning English. We are also on Twitter and iTunes.
(Adapted from a radio program broadcast 06Jan2011)
What makes me love English is by listening to your voice
the best way to learn english is if you are in touch with pretty much every day.
and also the most younger you are the fasted you gonna learn.
My one of favourite songs is "shape of you" by Ed Shareen
My favorite English song is "My heart will go on".
I'm a teacher and we often listen to songs with my students, they always enjoy it! So I've been just looking for some new songs to play:)
English has been my passion since I was 16,but even that I can speak and read well
I"m still learning and now. I'm teching my older daughter, but some times she doesn"t care,we sang together.
Dust in the wind,wind of change,all out of love, etc...
I love to practice my English skill. Thank for sharing .
I love learning by all of them, and 2year ago my teacher played "Imagine " and "We are the word" by Jonh Lennon at my English class also. that really really good English learner.
My favorite song to learning english is your voice!
My favorite song is "Set fire to the rain" of Adele....it's great!!!
True,the songs of the mentioned artists can teach us to learn to speak the english language.But it started only then when I had once heard or listened about the effects of music in the VOA`s program so many years passed
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i like listening special english. beause its very wonderful
"Complicated" by Avril Lavigne is an amazing song to learn present progressive. My students enjoy it!!!
Thanks, it's helpful lesson.
English has been my passion since I was 16,but even that I can speak and read well
I"m still learning and now. I'm teching my older daughter, but some times she doesn"t care,we sang together.
yes lemon tree is the best song to learn and also luky dube songs like ' i am prisoner, is not easy and remenber me''
In my English class, Solid British hat band.
Hi from Athens!!!When i was young and student i learned by Beatles's songs and i continue this way right now. It's very funny learning a language by the songs.Cheers.
Sounds your is great and sweet!
Good! I've learned a lot from this video, her English is clear and any person can understand her perfectly! I like it very much.
Thank you! These are good information.
Wow good😊
The articulation is the most important thing for 'russian ear'. Thanks for the list of songs. I'll try to listen to Leonard Cohen.
Excellent
Grateful❤
thank you
I like "I look to you: of Withney Houston
I want to study English, but I have not much time. I trying listen to you
VERY GOOD JOB!!!!...
that's great
It can improve our English skills.
i will follow your tips..
I have started English , when I have heard the song called: Englishman in New York by Sting
English is marvellous for me
I like this song too :)
thanks very much
is there a fast forward button anywhere?
Great voice :)
I love English songs so much. I like most Happy New Year by ABBA from Sweden. Besides, I also like songs such as: My heart will go on, Take me to your heart, Jingle Bell, Yesterday once more, and so on.
you are wonderful. ❤
Me gusta mucho gracias
I like "God only knows" by Orianthi, is a good song. This song was dedicated to Michael Jackson, I think.
I dont have a favourite songs but i think they could to help!
"Don't Cry Johny" is possibly a good choice.
i watching your video from Bangladesh
with Alex i more clearly understanding with the topic
I perfect my english thank's to Leonnard Cohen. This singer articulates very well and the songs and musics are wonderful
it's my life is the best of them
Thank
I like this song. :)
GOOD WORK
Absolutely SEnSATIONAL
it is my dream for study english.
tjis video is excellent, really valuable.
hi dear
this is hussain
I really like your especial english programes and it is so beneficial for me because i want to improve my english and exactly this is the videos which wanted and searched those.
thank you
be seccessful
My one favourite song is My Love by Westlife.
thank
Thanks
You're teaching method is really really outstanding and also your voice ❤❤
How
Que inglês incrível. Amo🥰🥰😍
Very good
Happy
I love Michael Bublé 's song! It really deluxe!
this class are beatifull and strong, not meddle term, no quikly, they are nice, acord to the learning. thanks professors
I want to learn English plzz help...
My Favorite song in english is, i don't wanna miss a thing by aerosmith is amazing
My favourite songs for to learn english are: One of Us from Joan Osborne, Lady in red, Girl I´m gonna miss you, party in USA for Miley Cirus, I still believe from Brenda K Starr, I get weak from Belinda Carlisle and other much
My favourite song is "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra. I love it!
i start learned english with UPTOWN GIRL a song by westlife band ,in Malaysia for the very first time i used to write the words every time i sing it and i will check it better there is any wrong spelling using the dictionary
i love alex
Believe it or not. Here in Mexico a lot of people got hooked into English after listening to Britney.
What made me love English was Bon Jovi
a very good song to learn French is "Voulez-Vous coucher avec moi ce soir" from the movie Moulin Rouge by Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil Kim and .. (I've forgotten the fourth woman's name). However, you should see a doctor, after you sing it to a French female.
I could propose to learn English listening to Uriah Heep's songs.
I love MJ!
I had been started with Good bye song
I like it :-)
@GoingBackToTheRoots7 Same here. I think I was entranced by how slowly she was speaking lol
I have learned to speak english with Phil Collins's songs
@MrLadi965 i am from vietnam, i like to learn english, and i lịke this program. are you from usa ?....
I strongly agree with using songs for learning a foreign language, because from them you can learn new words from the context, and besides you can learn about the native of the target language.
not really they are just putting their favorite songs some of the songs that really helped me are BACKSTREETBOYS'S music WEST LIFE's music and these kind of songs they are super cool and they talk very slow on their music for example on the song incomplete he says I TRIEEEEEED TO GO ON LIKE I NEVER KNEW YOU he said it very slow
ABBA? Bob Marley? The Beatles? Sean Kingston? o.O Nothing wrong with any of these but they all stand out as having unusual accents if you're trying to learn American English (that's shown in this vid). I would have thought songs contain accents as "neutral" as possible would be best for learning English. Although I guess it depends what level you're at - sooner or later you may want to start learning how to understand light accents. :P
that is american or british english?
I think Jonh Mayer's songs are great and Bruno Mars too.
Fly without wings!!!
no doubt it is good,but what about new learner
@GoingBackToTheRoots7 I suggest you to check out some of the songs from "Wise Guys". They do accapella musik and their songs are funny as well! :) i.e. Wise Guys - Jetzt ist Sommer
my favourite sóng is '' MY stupid heart''
Where i can find the song that will help me to learn english
There are many in our Everyday Grammar series. For example: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/bad-habits-adjectives-and-the-simple-present-/6225926.html
IMAGEN by John Lennon.
for me, learning english by songs is through taylor swift's songs
SPICE GIRLS
I think Jonh Mayer's songs are great and Bruno Mars.
The two first albums by Britney Spears (...Baby One More Time and Oops!... I Did It Again)
For me one of the best singers to practice my English is Bryan Adams, If you can recognize the most used words, so you will be able to grasp his songs, he sings pretty clear. Try it. =)
OMG nothing else matter by metallica :)))
As far as I'm concerned you can't learn English only by listening to the music unless you speak with the English people and be their friends
@GoingBackToTheRoots7 Try Lorelay - Lorelei in german...
Wow That is the great way to learn English
But to people who come from other countries, they wish they could speak and listen to English as native people.
I have been listening to I see your monster song
I like Love to be love by you.