1. Look for music in the right places.
You can search for video sharing sites such as YouTube and Vimeo. They have large libraries of music videos, and some also provide subtitles with lyrics in English.
Spotify, the service is available by subscription, it is fantastic, because they have a huge selection of songs that will always be with you. It will also be interesting to see what is now fashionable and popular.
FluentU, a great way to learn English with real videos. They have different types of interesting videos, such as music videos and movie trailers. There are hundreds of videos here, so be sure to find training materials that are perfect for you. Their collection includes materials for learning English of any level and qualification - from beginner to advanced.
2. Choose the right songs.
Choose the music you love. It doesn't make sense to learn English through songs if you don't really enjoy them. You'll get bored of it quickly.
Look for music that uses the right language. A language that is not too easy or complex, which people communicate in everyday life.
Another thing to keep in mind is that sometimes performers don't pronounce sounds and words clearly. Heavy metal may not be the best music to start learning.
If you are just starting to learn a language, even children's songs and songs from Disney cartoons can suit you.
Start with pop music and then expand the list of genres. Modern pop music is mostly about love and romance, which is good, because such songs usually have a lot of repetitive words and phrases. When you are ready to expand the list, you can try a variety of genres to cover a wider range of vocabulary.
3. Strengthen your vocabulary to make it easier to learn lyrics.
It would be nice if you could learn English just by listening to music. In practice, you will have to spend some time understanding the texts and meanings. This is what teachers usually call "scaffolding" (they support something that is being built). Instead of trying to understand the lyrics on your own, you can use the following resources:
Lyrics.com and Smartlyrics.com offer a large library of texts that you can use.
Music English - a collection of music videos on YouTube with captions and captions.
FluentU, in addition to being the best music videos for learning English, the video on the FluentU resource has interactive subtitles. When you hover over a word, the video pauses, and a pop-up window provides a translation of the word. You can easily add any word to your personal dictionary.
4. Learn the words and lyrics.
In addition to learning, it is also important to review and review your vocabulary regularly. Parse the lyrics, word for word, and try to learn each new one so that it becomes part of your vocabulary and your language.
5. Sing.
Even if you don't sing in public, or if you're the worst vocalist in the world, it doesn't matter. Do not worry. Whatever your skills, you should try to sing out loud. This will improve your articulation and pronunciation.
6. Try to sing from memory.
After a while, you will realize that you are beginning to memorize the song. The next step is to try to sing the song without looking at the lyrics.
7. Practice "interval repetition".
You do not need to finish learning one song before moving on to the next. In fact, once you get used to one song, you can move on to the next. And then, after a while, you can go back to the first song. This is called "interval repetition". It has been proven that it is more effective than trying to fully study everything at once.
8. Look for new music based on what you've already learned.
This is probably the most difficult step. Every new song you learn should have the right balance of new vocabulary and familiar words. This balance will allow you not to lose motivation and learn new words.
Have fun learning! Music is a universal language that we can all enjoy. Listen to English songs daily and you will be amazed at how effective it is.
