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    1. The document discusses using songs in the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom and provides examples of tasks using songs to teach English. 2. Tasks using songs aim to develop skills like comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary through activities that have students analyze song lyrics. 3. Using songs provides authentic, low-risk ways for students to actively engage with topics while building skills for follow-up discussions and activities. Songs can be used for both individual and group work in both online and in-person lessons.

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    1. The document discusses using songs in the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom and provides examples of tasks using songs to teach English. 2. Tasks using songs aim to develop skills like comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary through activities that have students analyze song lyrics. 3. Using songs provides authentic, low-risk ways for students to actively engage with topics while building skills for follow-up discussions and activities. Songs can be used for both individual and group work in both online and in-person lessons.

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    USING SONGS IN THE EFL CLASSROOM

    Kornél Farkas, PhD


    farkas.kornel@pte.hu
    WARM-UP:

    Edward Lear – The Owl and the Pussycat


    Where?
    What?
    Why?

    Reflection:Why is this task effective


    with low proficiency learners?
    TASK 02:
    Elbow – The Blanket of Night

    Reflection:What are the skills and


    competences that the task aims to develop?
    TASK 03:
    Common – Good Morning Love
    070 Shake – I Laugh When I’m With Friends

    Reflection:What are the benefits of the


    Double Bubble template?
    CONCLUSION:
    1. Authentic, meaning-focused, and low-risk tasks
    2. Active participation, thinking, engagement with the topic
    3. Good basis for discussion and follow-up activities
    4. Suitable for both individual and pair/group work
    5. Works in both online and regular lessons

    6. Easy to prepare – lots of resources online


    7. What else?

    Suggested readings:
     Hempkin, K. (2016). Exploring student attitudes to the refugee crisis: Songs on migration.
    ELOPE, 13(1), 111-121.

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