How to Speak English By Listening to Music With Lyrics

Speaking a foreign language can be a challenge, but one of the best ways to learn is through the universal language of music. Millions of people all over the world know popular songs by heart even when they don't understand their meanings. One of the benefits of using lyrics to improve your English is that you'll be learning while you have fun. By putting a little effort into understanding the lyrics of music you already enjoy, you can improve your listening comprehension and speaking ability.

Instructions

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      Select songs by an English language artist that you enjoy listening to. Download purchased songs to your computer or to a media player so you can listen to them offline and on the go. To get ideas about English language music artists you may enjoy, listen to English language radio and watch English language music videos. Read about English language music on websites such as the Voice of America News and Special English.

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      Listen to your songs repeatedly until you learn them by heart. Write down the song lyrics as you understand them. Look up the song lyrics on a website such as Lyrics.com and compare them to your written version. Read the official song lyrics out loud and look up words that you don't understand in a dictionary.

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      Discuss the meanings of song lyrics with other fans to practice your listening comprehension and pronunciation. Some artists use slang words in their lyrics, so it can be helpful to talk about your favorite songs with native English speakers who can explain meanings to you that you can't find in dictionaries. Look for fans of your favorite artists through Internet fan groups and participate in local fan meet-ups. You may also find native English speaking tutors who share your taste in music through the Lang-8 website.

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