This document discusses the benefits of using music in the ESL classroom. It provides examples of how music can be used to introduce topics, build vocabulary, teach pronunciation, and make learning fun. Suggested activities include using background music, teaching songs about grammar rules and vocabulary, and having students create their own songs. The document also provides specific suggestions for using music to teach vocabulary and transitions to young students, including alphabet songs, animal songs, and encouraging student-led songs in their native language. Overall, the document advocates for incorporating music into ESL lessons to improve memory, concentration, motivation and make learning more enjoyable.

1. RepúblicaBolivariana de VenezuelaForeign Languages DepartmentNURR-ULATrujillo – Estado TrujilloUsing Music In the ESL ClassroomStudents: YeuskiCangaProf. José Rafael Pernía

2. Using Music in the ESL Classroom Students who are taught in a fun and creative way, love coming to class. Using music in the classroom is a great way for teachers to achieve success with L2 learners. Oliver Wendall Holmes suggests taking a musical bath once a week, saying that music is "to the soul what water is to the body."

3. Benefits of Using MusicStudies have shown that music: Improves concentration

4. Improves memory

5. Brings a sense of community to a group

6. Motivates learning

7. Relaxes people who are overwhelmed or stressed

8. Makes learning fun

9. Helps people absorb material"Music stabilizes mental, physical and emotional rhythms to attain a state of deep concentration and focus in which large amounts of content information can be processed and learned."(Chris Brewer, Music and Learning)

10. Techniques for Using Music with L2 LearnersMusic can be used to: Introduce a new theme or topic

11. Break the ice in a class where students don't know each other or are having difficulty communicating

12. Change the mood

13. Teach and build vocabulary and idioms

14. Review material

15. Teach pronunciation and intonation

16. Teach songs and rhymes about difficult grammar and spelling rules that need to be memorized

17. Teach reading comprehension

18. Inspire a class discussion

19. Teach listening for details and gist"Music is the universal language of mankind.“(Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

20. Suggested ActivitiesHere are 10 activities for you to try as a teacher in a classroom:Use background music such as classical, Celtic music or natural sounds to inspire creativity Teach your national anthem Teach a song that uses slang expressionsTeach a song that uses a new tense you have introduced Add variety to your reading comprehension lesson. Teach Christmas vocabulary through traditional carols Write or choose a classroom theme song Create (or use already prepared lessons) cloze exercises using popular song lyrics Create variations to familiar songs by making them personal for your class members or your lesson Have "lyp sync" contests. Allow students to choose their own songs. A little competition goes a long way in the classroom.

21. "When the music changes so, so does the dance."(African proverb)

22. Teaching Kids with MusicHere are some suggested activities to use with kids:Transition songs: that indicate transitions from one activity to another, such as "hello/goodbye" songs. Energy boosters: Teach simple action songs that require kids to stand up and move around. Animal songs: Children love learning about animals! Teach animals and animalMulti-culturalism: Teach about multi-cultural instruments and learn how to create them in class. Remembering Names: Help students remember names of their classmatesAlphabet songs: Use lots of different alphabet songs to help kids remember them in English. Colours: Teach the colors with various color songs and rhythmsRewards: Let them make requests for background music that they can listen to while they work on their written exercises. Student teachers: Encourage the kids to teach each other songs from their own language. Turn this into an English lesson by having students translate the meaning.

23. “Musical nourishment which is rich in vitamins is essential for children."(Zolton Kodaly)

24. Teaching Kids with Music When teaching students a song, it is a good idea to introduce an instrumental version first, If students become familiar with the sound of the music first, they will be more likely to understand the words.

25. Make a vocabulary list ahead of time. Go over the words once before you introduce the song.

26. Expose students to a certain song many days in a row. Within a few days, students will not be able to get the song out of their head!

27. Choose interactive songs whenever possible. Adding actions enhances language acquisition and memory.

28. Have soft or upbeat music playing before class to encourage a positive atmosphere. Turning the music off is a great way to signal to a large class that it is time to begin.Thank You…!!!