2. Why use songs and music in the ELF classroom? They develop listening and reading enjoyably. They aid pronunciation. Students enjoy songs and music. They evoke images and feelings. They're authentic. They can be used in many ways. They stick and they work!
4. At the beginning of a class: To introduce new vocabulary or structures. To create a particular mood in your class. To stimulate or relax (that includes you!) To use as a springboard for something else.
5. During class: To initiate active listening. To stimulate class discussion. To test or revise vocabulary or structures. To learn new expressions. To carry out mental gym exercises. Why not?
6. At the end of class: Torecaporrecycle. Tostimulatetheimaginationor... simplyhavefun!
22. Music has been shown to... Improve motor functioning. Decrease muscle tension. Entrain and regulate respiration. Reduce pain. Reduce heart rate. Elevate mood. Increase mental performance ETC. ETC. ETC.
