What is Lyrics Training?
Lyrics Training is a fun and easy way of learning foreign language which in this case, English Language. It is designed to enhance students' listening skills and semantic competence. While listening to the songs, students may guess the missing words. If they have difficulties of getting the words correct, they will try to make some effort to make sense of the sentences. It has three level of difficulties- beginner, intermediate and expert, thus suits all level of students. The students with low capacity would try the beginner part while the advanced students would try the expert part.
How can it be used in language teaching?
Teachers can simply ask students to play their preferred songs and ask them to listen and guess the missing words without 'skipping'. At the end of the lesson, teachers may ask the students to exchange their vocabulary with one another. Watch this video! It might help!
Advantages
- The most plus point for Lyrics Training is that it is FREE! So, students can make full use of it anytime and anywhere where the internet connection is accessible.
- It offers a number of either new or old songs that suit all students interests and preferences.
- It is fun and motivating for learning English Language which decreases the students affective filters.
- It records the scores that challenge students to listen carefully and guess the words correctly.
- It has the ability to provide students with a wide range of vocabulary and at the same time train the students to spell right and pronounce appropriately.
- Teachers can always monitor the students' usage of Lyrics Training as it have "Skip" counts to see the students' listening skills.
Disadvantages
- Some songs and video may not be appropriate for students to play. For example, the lyrics may contain inappropriate words and the video clips may show negative values.
- No internet access no Lyrics Training! Not all students can get to access to Lyrics Training if there is limited internet access.
Let's try and have fun!
