Using songs in the esl classroom: a reflexion and a proposal

Abstract

This final work and proposal will be focused on the use that songs can have during the English as a Second Language lessons. The main objective of the final work will be explaining the different benefits of using songs. Through different theories and studies, it will be explained how songs motivate the pupils during the lessons and how they help them understand and remember the new language they are studying.

The lesson proposal will show the different types of songs that can be used during a lesson, the different outcomes each one has and what type of activity works better with the songs. It will also show how to prepare a class including songs.