The Effect of Music on Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition (FLES)
This article, printed in the FLES Newsletter, summarizes findings from a research investigation which studied the impact of music upon vocabulary acquisition in a group of limited-English-speaking...
View ArticleUsing Music to Enhance Second LanguageAcquisition: From Theory to Practice
Using Music to Enhance Second Language Acquisition – From Theory to Practice
View ArticleSongs + Techniques = Enhanced Language Acquisition
Songs + Techniques = Enhanced Language Acquisition
View ArticleThe Effects of Music Upon Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition (ERIC)
The Effects of Music Upon Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition (ERIC)
View ArticleThe Impact of Rhythm Upon Verbal Memory
According to the research literature, rote memorization is enhanced when information is presented rhythmically. This paper reviews the research literature on this topic.
View ArticleOprah’s Group Dance
Nothing stops you from doing something similar with your students. Teachers can play this song or any other and ask student groups to choreograph the lyrics. To do so requires students to comprehend...
View ArticleMusic Videos
Not all music videos support language learning. In order for students to acquire vocabulary through music, the meaning of target vocabulary must be clear. The following music video illustrates this...
View ArticleWhy Music ?
Educators from around the world have written me regarding the use of music for English language instruction. I want to make it clear why I believe that it is such an important topic. Using music in...
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