EL Competition 2023 English songs make me want to study English! by Ida Tomoya

My motivation to study English comes from English songs. When I listen to English songs, I want to understand the meaning of its lyrics. I LIKE ENGLISH SONGS! One of my favorite songs is “Let it Be” by The Beatles. Their pleasant singing voice and rhythm makes me relax. They created many hit songs, like “Yesterday” and “Hey Jude.” Their songs are still popular around the world. In Japan, young people know them because their songs have been used in TV shows and commercials. I discovered their songs “Let it Be” and “Help!” on TV shows. I want to know about the lyrics of their songs, so I want to study English. HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH USING ENGLISH SONGS I introduce that how to learn English using English songs. There are three advantages.

First, it is to be able to develop listening skills. You can improve your English skills by singing aloud, while listening to songs. Also, you can learn English words and phrase.    Second, we can learn about foreign countries. Folk songs express the scenery of the country and the life of the people. For example, “Take Me Home, Country Roads “by John Denver. Lyris to this song mention the names West Virginia, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Shenandoe River. Finally, we can have fun while learning English. Using English songs, it is easy to keep learning. I think many people who lack the motivation to learn English so, why I recommend using English songs.