SONGS
I believe songs are very powerful and they can be very motivating. I am sure that we all have songs that remind us of a very special time in our life and when we hear them, we are immediately transported there. Because of this power, I believe they are a great instrument for learning language. I use them often.
SONGS FOR PRACTICING GRAMMAR: Here are some songs that I like to use to practice specific grammar structures and the corresponding exercises that I've developed.
Hold on Tight to your Dream - Prepositions
This is an inspirational song by the Electric Light Orchestra (also called ELO) which I used to create a video for my ESL class to practice prepositions. (If it sounds familiar, it was used on a Honda Accord commercial)
My Favorite Things - Nouns and Descriptive Adjectives
This is a song from the musical "The Sound of Music" and it's great for learning about adjectives and nouns.
Practice Exercise:
Indefinite and Definite Articles:
Prepositions: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor -
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Object Pronouns, Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns: Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler Click here for
exercise
The Sims On Stage — This wonderful site lets users easily record themselves singing karaoke and hosts the performances on-site. If students don’t want to sing, they can listen to others who have while the lyrics are streaming across the screen.
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