Conclusion
Developing listening skills is a fundamental component of any ESL/EFL curriculum for YLs, and songs are regarded as one of the most effective techniques to this end. Songs have a definite place in the YL classroom; they provide meaningful and enjoyable language practice, especially in fostering listening skills. The hope is that the more songs YLs experience, the better language learners they will become. The effectiveness and importance of songs increase when they are used in combi- nation with TPR, which involves game-like movements.
It is my hope that the sample lesson plan in this article will bring songs to the attention of teachers of English to YLs and reinforce the practice of using songs in ESL/EFL contexts. It is important that ESL/EFL teachers understand the reasons for using songs in the YL classes and understand teaching procedures. Then they will discover their own reasons for and ways of using songs effectively and meaningfully in their respective teaching contexts.