LEARNING ENGLISH TROUGH MUSIK IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Abstract

This article aims to highlight the impact of music in teaching English as a second language. It discusses different approaches and techniques which can assist English language students to improve their learning skills by using technology. Special attention is paid to audio-lingual method and in particular to the role of songs in learning English. Music offers special benefits for those learning a new language. Listening to songs and singing is a natural and enjoyable way to practice new sounds, words, and phrases. In fact, learning a song or musical instrument is analogous in many ways to learning a language. Modern technology helps to provide students with music lessons. During these lessons instead of focusing on one single task for the entire study session, it is possible to mix things up: do listening, learn new vocabulary, then study grammar, read and write a short story on the same topic. The variety will keep the students engaged and make studying more fun. The authors suggest different types of activity to make lessons more effective. The  extensive memorization, repetition and over-learning of patterns are the key to the method’s success.