USING POEMS AND SONGS TO IMPROVE LEXICAL SKILLS IN THE MIDDLE STAGE OF LEARNING

Abstract

Songs are appreciated for their linguistic, pedagogical, cultural and entertaining
features and they are precious language learning materials. They can be used to teach and
develop every aspect of a language. This paper aims to verify these claims and confirm the
effectiveness of using songs as a means to improve young learners' English language vocabulary
and to determine whether songs influence young learners' motivation to learn English. The
paper deals with theoretical explanations of young learners, listening skills, and different
aspects of using and teaching songs. It also discusses how songs influence motivation and
the connection of songs with some language learning theories.