FEATURES OF SONGS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRONUNCIATION SKILLS
Keywords:
Keywords: Songs, Pronunciation learning, English as a foreign language, Phonetic skills, Intonation, Rhythm, Repetition, Language teaching, Second language acquisition.Abstract
Annotation: This paper explores the role of songs in facilitating the learning of
English pronunciation. It examines the specific characteristics of songs, such as
rhythm, melody, repetition, and stress patterns, that help learners improve their
pronunciation skills. By analyzing both theoretical perspectives and practical
classroom applications, the study highlights how integrating music into language
teaching can enhance learners’ phonetic accuracy, intonation, and overall spoken
fluency. The research also emphasizes the motivational and cognitive benefits of using
songs, demonstrating that engaging with music supports both auditory perception and
speech production in second language acquisition.
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