The benefits of teaching with songs !
7. Songs can be confidence building
Using songs for ESL is a way for children to listen and practice English in a group, joining in when they can without being singled out, and gradually achieving more with each listening. A huge boost in confidence can be gained from this too .
8. Songs are memory aids
We all know how songs can stick in our heads and this is exactly what we want for our English language learners.
In summary songs allow pupils to hear English in context, naturally, to listen repeatedly, to enjoy learning, to be more involved with TPR (total physical response), to be focused and motivated and remember language more easily and for longer. Songs also help with classroom management.
