Some time ago, a student asked me how music helps with learning a language, especially English. I guess he didn’t know the exact methods, exercises, or techniques. So, I had to explain to him that if you actually try to learn a song—the words—and repeat them over and over, it does help with fluency. And it definitely works.
Sometimes, the song doesn’t even have to be difficult. But if you try to learn a rap song—a nice rap song with a lot of words and different vocabulary—it helps with fluency, vocabulary, and rhythm as well. Imitation is another key aspect. There’s a lot happening with music when you use it as an educational tool.
In my case, I went to the extremes because I actually recorded music. I would go to a studio and spend hours repeating the same verse, re-recording the parts I didn’t like, and trying again whenever I felt frustrated. And honestly, it helped a lot.
For those who want to make their language learning more fun, I’d suggest finding something like music. It doesn’t have to be music, but I think music is one of the most effective tools—at least for fluency. Obviously, pronunciation improves as well. Grammar, not so much, because many musicians make grammatical mistakes when they sing or rap. In fact, a lot of rap songs are full of slang, so you don’t always get the most academic vocabulary or advanced grammar.
But when it comes to pronunciation and fluency, music can be a powerful tool. You don’t have to go to a studio—just practice at home. Repeat the same song over and over, work on imitation, and pronounce the words the way they should be pronounced. Imagine that you’re singing or rapping. That’s when it really starts to make sense.
@audiocanvas 🖥
