Reasons for using songs in the ESL/EFL Classroom
The song refers to accent, voice, melody. Which is what humans remember as well. Singing is an activity which can be used for many occasions such as the teacher use music to teach. To make students feel relaxed and remember the lyrics with content in teaching as well. The use of music in teaching a second language for training students to develop skills in English, both 4 skills as listening, speaking, reading and writing.
The advantages of using music in teaching a second language, It will help create an atmosphere in the classroom, not tension. Make learning fun with learning. Therefore, it is seen that the importance of teaching must train students are singing in addition to the language skill. To help students to practice pronunciation correctly the song and music. It helps to promote student’s interest in learning. And remember that learning content as well.
The students to practice singing a second language benefit in the emotion to mind cheerful. Have fun, festive. Ease the tension of boredom in learning. And also in the more precise memory lesson.