Songs are a great way for young learners to improve their English pronunciation, enrich their vocabulary and just have fun learning English. Singing a song involves repeating the same thing several times, so it’s a drill. By repeating the chorus and verses of a song, a student practices certain grammar patterns, learning them, as well as vocabulary, in context, which is very important. If you are a teacher, try using the songs below in your classes. And if you are a parent, sing the songs with your child. We’ve prepared activity sheets and explained what each song is especially good for. So, get ready for a purposeful and enjoyable activity!
IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT
The lyrics are here.
Grammar in the song: first conditionals, the imperative mood
Topic: My Body, Feelings
Note: While singing, it’s better to do all the things the song is about: clapping your hands, stomping your feet and shouting “Hurrah!” Thus, the children can not only learn English through the song but also have a meaningful physical activity break.
The activity sheet is here.
LONDON BRIDGE IS FALLING DOWN
The lyrics are here.
Grammar in the song: the Present Continuous, the imperative mood, “with” meaning “using”, the Future Simple, the Future Simple passive, suppose + should, phrasal verbs
Topic: London, In the City, Countries
The activity sheet is here.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
The lyrics are here.
Grammar in the song: the Present Simple, the -ing verb form after “do”
Topic: Christmas
The activity sheet is here.
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