Musical English: Teaching English with the Power of Music

Musical English: Teaching English with the Power of Music

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create a CLIL lesson in English using music for 8-year-old children.

Explain to the students that they will learn how to create a lesson that combines English and music, and that they will be making their own lesson plan by the end of the class.

What do you already know about using music to learn English?

What is CLIL?

CLIL stands for Content and Language Integrated Learning. It is a teaching approach where students learn a subject and a language at the same time.

Explain the concept of CLIL and how it can be used to teach English through music.

Why Use Music?

Music is a powerful tool for language learning. It helps with vocabulary, pronunciation, and rhythm. Plus, it's fun!

Explain the benefits of using music to teach English and give examples of popular songs that have been used in language classrooms.

Choosing a Song

Choose a song that is appropriate for your students' level and interests. Look for songs with simple lyrics and a catchy melody.

Explain the criteria for choosing a song and give examples of songs that would work well for different levels and ages of students.

Lyrics and Vocabulary

Listen to the song and write down the lyrics. Identify any new vocabulary words and create a list for the students to learn.

Demonstrate how to write down the lyrics and identify new vocabulary words. Encourage the students to listen to the song several times to get familiar with the melody and rhythm.

Singing and Pronunciation

Practice singing the song with the students. Focus on pronunciation and rhythm. Use a karaoke version of the song to make it more fun.

Lead the students in singing the song and help them with any difficult words or sounds. Use a karaoke version of the song to make it more engaging.

Writing and Grammar

Use the lyrics to create a writing activity. Ask the students to fill in the blanks with the correct words or to create their own sentences using the new vocabulary words.

Explain how to create a writing activity using the lyrics of the song. Provide examples and give the students time to work on their own writing.

Presentation

Have the students present their writing or perform the song for the class. Encourage them to use correct pronunciation and to have fun!

Give the students time to prepare their presentations and provide feedback and encouragement during their performances.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.