The role of songs in the development of speaking skills in teaching foreign languages to primary school students

For different purpose, most individuals use English as a medium and a communication tool. This goes to prove that it has become one of the languages spoken and written all over the world. A wide variety of vocabulary can contribute to an efficient process of communication. In learning English, songs are seen as popular and developed and studies have found that both students and teachers believe that songs have helped them learn English vocabulary and good practice. Techniques are important to build up the morale of young foreign language learners gradually, ensuring that the goal systems are implemented in an easily achievable order.

Music and songs are important parts of learning. Children enjoy music and teachers use songs inherently in a fun way to teach them concepts and language. The most significant trait of songs, though, is repetition. They have language patterns, but they also improve listening ability, rhythm and pronunciation and provide a fun atmosphere. In fact, songs and rhymes are very beneficial. There are so many facets of a language with the use of songs that can be delivered and recycled. Particularly at pre-school and lower primary levels, teaching English using songs has been a common practice in schools. Recent studies have shown that songs are one of the sources of most successful acquisitions of child language, showing that lexical objects must be repeated several times before children internalize them. By songs the people will feel happy even it is supposed to be the compensation to eliminate bored or stress. Music and song also are able to indentify someone’s character or behavior. Based on this, song can be made use of as a media of teaching in the process of teaching and learning English at school to increase more the students’ interest in learning especially in learning foreign language. Teachers in learning used songs must give more attention to their students and teachers can able to guide their students was sung. By using songs a teacher teaches about music, intonation, pronunciation, and a teacher can give a brief and translate even if their initial understanding of the vocabulary is poor.