Song lyrics for assessing/teaching listening skills to 9th - grade EFL learners.

This study investigates the possibility of using song lyrics as an instructional aid to improve foreign language learners' EFL listening comprehension in the ninth grade of English. The report explores the various advantages of using lyrics, such as heightened engagement, cultural relevance, an...

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Bibliographic Details
Author: Samaniego Orrala, Jorge Andrés
Format: master thesis
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2024
Country:Ecuador
Institution:Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
Repository:Repositorio Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.upse.edu.ec:46000/10971
Online Access:https://repositorio.upse.edu.ec/handle/46000/10971
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:SONG LYRICS
AUTHENTIC LEARNING
MULTIMODAL
LEARNING
CULTURAL RELEVANCE
LISTENING SKILLS
AND EFL LEARNERS
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Summary:This study investigates the possibility of using song lyrics as an instructional aid to improve foreign language learners' EFL listening comprehension in the ninth grade of English. The report explores the various advantages of using lyrics, such as heightened engagement, cultural relevance, and fostering real-world language learning experiences, and is based on state-of-the-art research. Studies also demonstrate how well song lyrics support a variety of learning styles via multimodal instruction. According to the findings, carefully including song lyrics in the curriculum can create an interesting and stimulating learning environment that enhances listening comprehension. Teachers looking for creative ways to maximize language learning outcomes for English language learners in the 9th grade will find great information in these findings.