ADVANTAGES OF USING MUSIC AND SONGS IN ELT CLASSROOM

Authors

  • T.K. Koyshekenova

    Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz image/svg+xml

Keywords: benefits of songs and music, to memorize vocabulary, motivation, positive atmosphere, cultural and historical knowledge, linguistic knowledge and etc.

Abstract

There are analyzed the importance of using music and songs in ELT classroom in this article. Music, songs and rhymes are effective teaching strategies which promote attention, memorization, artistic and musical taste. Such sort of entertainment may be appropriate for students’ learning process, subconscious, and fun and creates a positive atmosphere.

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