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      New methods to teach English with songs

      Hi again after long period I couldnt write :(

      I explained before  some methods such as English MEAL PARTY,Today's word and still I have some methods'.English Song Contest' the other method I used.In this activity  ,the students chose their songs as solo or  a group.Then they printed the lyrics and  dowloaded  background music.Especially grade 6-9 chose popular songs but grade 3-5 students' choices are popular children songs.Our institution music teacher also helped us while they were parctising ,for pronunciation I tried to help them or they got some help  from the people around them. They performed their song, we organised this activity like Eurovision song  contest I spoke English (as an announcer)and one teacher translated .The students tried  to understand all the sentences I used so they focused on the contest.There was also  jury music teachers and English teacher were the members of it.The  jury evaluated and chose first,second and third contestants as solo and group.We gave them medals,presents and certicifate.Moreover we gave presents all the students joining the contest.This activity was both enjoyable and  didactic.Lots of students learned new vocabulary when they were studying the songs and pronunciation as well.Many of the students were discovered as  a students who has got beautiful voice.After the contest ,they are really interested in English songs and English and they also improved their self condifence.

      That's all today:)

      ozi

       

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      lemanulas's picture
      lemanulas
      Submitted on 1 February, 2012 - 13:37

      Dear ozi,thanks for post! I enjoy while reading it.Your posts some parts like a Karaoke;) Nice...Contests are all enjoyable with students ;)

      Maybe you would like to read my post about eurovision ;) Keep sharing!!!

      http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/lemanulas/eurovision-songs

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      ozi
      Submitted on 1 February, 2012 - 19:21

      Thanks Leman

      but our contest  didn't like a karaoke cos all the students memorized the lyrics and they sang like the real singers in karakore you dont know the lyrics by your heart, you read the subtitles:)

      Your post  about eurovison is nice but there are lots of nice songs in Eurovision you can try them too

      bye

      lemanulas's picture
      lemanulas
      Submitted on 1 February, 2012 - 19:24

      Hi ozi,I know it didn't like karaoke;)when I read it, I remembered that karaoke;) so wanna share my ideas,,thanks.