The Use of Songs and Games to Teach English as a Second Language

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This 5 page paper describes the way in which songs and games can be used to teach English in the English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. The writer first discusses the theoretical underpinnings for the use of music in learning in general, and then in learning Enlish specifically. The writer next discusses the way in which music can be used for linguistic, affective and cognitive purposes. The writer concludes by providing some specific ideas for the use of games and songs in teaching ESL. There are 11 sources listed in the bibliography.