{"id":2475,"date":"2020-03-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.events.com\/8-english-songs-to-help-you-learn-english-with-music\/"},"modified":"2021-02-05T18:35:56","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T02:35:56","slug":"8-english-songs-to-help-you-learn-english-with-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/8-english-songs-to-help-you-learn-english-with-music\/","title":{"rendered":"8 English Songs to Help You Learn English With Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;margin-left: 0;margin-right: 0;text-align: center\">\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1100px\" title=\"English Songs to Help You Learn English With Music\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/legacy\/221649141.png\" alt=\"Woman with blonde hair holds headphones over her ears and closes her eyes as she listens to music\" width=\"1100\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 90%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"197855970584027511\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Listening to music is a great way to relax, pass the time, or make other activities (like exercise) more fun. But did you know that music can also be a great way to learn English? In fact, <strong>listening to English songs can help English learners at just about any level<\/strong>, from young children to advanced-level adults!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"223492007731824604\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"left\">\n<p>Unlike movies, listening to songs doesn\u2019t require a huge time commitment. The average song only lasts for a few minutes, which means that you can easily squeeze some extra English into your day. All you have to do is plug in your headphones and turn up the volume!<\/p>\n<p>However, not every song can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/2015\/5-ways-to-learn-english-from-songs\/\">learn English with music<\/a>. Instrumental songs (songs without words) won\u2019t help improve your English. Additionally, some English songs feature speech that is too fast, distorted, or complex for many English learners to follow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, how can <em>you<\/em> learn English with music?<\/strong> And what are some great English songs to add to your next playlist? We will answer both of these questions and more, but first, let\u2019s look at some strategies you can use to understand and learn from English songs:<\/p>\n<h2>Tips to Understand English Songs<\/h2>\n<p>Listening to music is a fun activity, so you may not want to spend time taking notes or thinking too much. Even if you prefer to turn your brain off when you listen to music, exposing yourself to English through music is still a great way to make English a part of your daily routine.<\/p>\n<p>That said, there are a few strategies that will help you understand English songs and improve your English at the same time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identify familiar lyrics<\/strong> &#8211; The first time you listen to a new song in English, you probably understand some of it without any help. So, take note of words and phrases that you already understand. This will help you understand the general mood of the song, which might help you with some of the words you don\u2019t know yet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Listen more than once<\/strong> &#8211; Even native English speakers don\u2019t always understand every word the first time they hear a new song. Listen to a song as many times as you need. Each playthrough will give you another chance to catch vocabulary, pronunciation, or grammar that you missed the first time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read the lyrics<\/strong> &#8211; For many people, it is easier to understand a song when they can see the lyrics written down. Thankfully, you can easily find the lyrics for most English songs online. Once you\u2019ve found the lyrics, you can read along as you listen, giving you a chance to match the words you see with the ones you hear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look for meaning<\/strong> &#8211; Once you recognize most or all of the words in the song, it\u2019s time to learn the meaning. You can do this with or without the written lyrics. Simply listen to each phrase and see how it connects to the subsequent (next) phrase. It\u2019s important to remember that many songs are poetic, so the meaning may be hidden in metaphors and cryptic (mysterious) language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that you have the tools to understand English lyrics, let\u2019s look at some great <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/2016\/learn-the-second-conditional-through-popular-music\/\">songs to help build your grammar<\/a>, vocabulary, and listening skills!<\/p>\n<h2>8 Songs to Help You Learn English With Music<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fLexgOxsZu0\">\u201cThe Lazy Song\u201d by Bruno Mars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not only is this a catchy tune, but it also provides great descriptions of ordinary activities. In \u201cThe Lazy Song,\u201d Bruno Mars sings about all of the things he does (and doesn\u2019t do) when he\u2019s feeling lazy. The song also includes some common English idioms like \u201cchillin\u2019,\u201d \u201cmess around,\u201d and \u201cbirthday suit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uHP-qgzUVLM\">\u201cIt\u2019s a Hard Life\u201d by Queen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Queen<\/em> has released some of the most popular songs of all time, including \u201cWe Will Rock You\u201d and \u201cBohemian Rhapsody.\u201d Though both of these songs have something to offer, \u201cIt\u2019s a Hard Life\u201d is particularly useful for English learners. Some <em>Queen<\/em> songs have lyrics that don\u2019t make much sense, but \u201cIt\u2019s a Hard Life\u201d is a straightforward song about the difficulties of falling in love.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HuS5NuXRb5Y\">\u201cEleanor Rigby\u201d by The Beatles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEleanor Rigby\u201d has a good mixture of simple language and more challenging poetic phrases (&#8230;<em>wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door&#8230;<\/em>). The song tells a simple story, making it relatively easy to follow for non-native English speakers. Moreover, Paul McCartney sings the lyrics clearly, so you won\u2019t have to worry too much about missing new words.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OMOGaugKpzs\">\u201cEvery Breath You Take\u201d by The Police<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many English love songs are difficult to follow because the language is too vague, but that\u2019s not a problem in \u201cEvery Breath You Take.\u201d The lyrics are easy to follow, and the same words are frequently repeated. So, even if you miss a word, you will have another chance to catch it later on!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rTVjnBo96Ug\">\u201cSittin\u2019 on the Dock of the Bay\u201d by Otis Redding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you enjoy slow, relaxing melodies? If so, \u201cSittin\u2019 on the Dock of the Bay\u201d is the perfect English song for you. This classic American song makes good use of contractions like <em>sittin\u2019<\/em> and <em>evenin\u2019<\/em>, as well as idioms like \u201cheaded for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GemKqzILV4w\">\u201cChasing Cars\u201d by Snow Patrol<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cChasing Cars\u201d is an English love song with a melancholic (sad) tone. However, the lyrics are sung very slowly and clearly, making it a good choice for non-native speakers. While the lyrics are poetic, the imagery is simple and easy to understand.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Cx3QmqV2pHg\">\u201cShe\u2019s Always a Woman\u201d by Billy Joel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This song is all about describing another person. Have you ever wanted to talk about someone\u2019s personality or actions but couldn\u2019t find the right words? Well, Billy Joel\u2019s \u201cShe\u2019s Always a Woman\u201d will give you a few dozen new ways to get the job done!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O1HzHh8uOJI\">\u201cFrom a Window Seat\u201d by Dawes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom a Window Seat\u201d uses the present tense to describe first-person observations. The protagonist of the story is riding a plane and singing about everything that he sees. This song works really well for English students because the lyrics are formatted like a casual conversation.<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Resources to Learn English with Music<\/h2>\n<p>The Internet makes it easy to listen to English songs from just about anywhere using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. However, you may want to find additional resources to supplement your learning. Below you will find some useful links to help you get started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eslauthority.com\/resources\/free-esl-songs\/\">Songs for learning English grammar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckyvoicekaraoke.com\/blog\/top-20-easiest-karaoke-songs-sing\/\">Easy English songs to sing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.islcollective.com\/english-esl-worksheets\/search\/song+exercise\">Listening exercises with songs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyrics.com\/\">Famous English songs with lyrics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We hope you found this guide helpful! If you\u2019d like to learn more about English songs or how to learn English with music, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/speaking.magoosh.com\">Magoosh Speaking<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listening to music is a great way to relax, pass the time, or make other activities (like exercise) more fun. 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