MUSIC AND SONGS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING
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https://doi.org/10.31618/ESSA.2782-1994.2021.6.68.36Keywords:
method, approach, music and songs, foreign language acquisition, jazz chants, audiosingual method.Abstract
Under consideration are main methods and approaches to teaching foreign languages, the main element of which is music and songs. The latest research and scientific publications on the use of musical material in teaching various aspects of foreign languages – grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, writing – have been analyzed. The main ideas and stages of introducing musical methods in the educational process have been described. The role of musical material in teaching foreign languages has been determined. The paper highlights basic skills of foreign language proficiency which can be improved by means of music methods and approaches. There have been indicated advantages of each of the presented methods. The effectiveness of the use of music and songs in teaching foreign languages has been proved.
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