Music and Songs as a Tool to Teach English Language and Culture

Abstract

[eng] This paper is a reflection about how the use of music and songs can help students of secondary education to acquire English language and culture. Firstly, an extensive research on the main literature about this topic has been conducted. This research involves different types of academic papers that study the application of music in a foreign language class and present the aspects that can be improved by using music in the EFL classroom. Thus, some information about how to choose appropriate songs and music activities in the foreign language classroom is presented, along with the main benefits of this use. Additionally, a survey conducted among students of 2nd of ESO of a high school in Palma de Mallorca was carried out to know the opinions of teenagers on this topic. Based on this information, some activities involving music have been created. Their goal is to promote English language learning and foster interest in cultural aspects and other skills, such as critical thinking or creativity.