TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY USING ENGLISH SONGS FOR YOUNG LEARNERS

Magister of English Education, Universitas Palangka Raya

Abstract

This study aimed to overview theories about songs to be using as media in classroom. Certainly, it might be difficult to imagine what the world would look like if tunes on the radio or on TV were off, or one could not listen to favourite song when working at home, driving a car, or study. Learning a foreign language is never easy. Children on the other hand haven‘t got a choice. At a very young age they get acquainted with a foreign language The purpose of this paper is to show that if songs are used properly, with well-defined aims, they can be an amazing tool in the language teachers’ hands. However, the results could be mixed effectiveness for the use of music depending on the linguistic level and the type and complexity of the information being recalled. It is important to know the characteristics of the age group we teach. That helps us understand their behaviour and the way their little brains function. We will achieve satisfying results only if we know their abilities and needs well.