Creative activities for teaching English as a foreign language by using musical song

Dimitrovska, Sashka (2015) Creative activities for teaching English as a foreign language by using musical song. Teacher: Journal of the Faculty of Education – Bitola. pp. 34-40. ISSN 1857- 8888

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Abstract

This research paper focuses on the use of songs in class and it critically reviews the teaching procedures applied. The analysis is based on the classroom procedures in references to the song We are the champions by Queen. The creative activities for teaching English as a Foreign Language by using musical songs is one of the challenges of teaching English as a foreign language. A solution to the scarcity of effective materials is the implementation of creative classroom activities that move beyond reliance on schoolbooks. These activities can enliven instruction, and can be developed using other authentic materials from the target culture. Some activities introduce students to cultural information or characteristics, while other activities can make up the backbone of the language component of the program. One of the big problems we all face as teachers, whether teaching English to children or adults, is maintaining learners’ interest throughout the lessons. Consequently, the teachers often have to be very creative in the techniques that are used. What makes music such a great teaching tool is its universal appeal, connecting all cultures and languages. This makes it one of the best and most motivating resources in the classroom, regardless of the age or background of the learner.
Keywords: creative, teaching, songs, schoolbooks

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Social Sciences > Educational sciences Humanities > Languages and literature
Divisions:	Faculty of Philology
Depositing User:	Saska Jovanovska
Date Deposited:	27 May 2021 07:21
Last Modified:	27 May 2021 07:21
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/28115

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