WhileListening

1、Using Songs in Foreign Language TeachingAlicia Olea -ArgentinaWheaton College, MAWhy Songs? Benefits to studentsEnjoyment and break from routineRelaxed classroom atmosphereIndependent learningBetter understanding of foreign cultureBenefits to students (cont.)Acquisition of target language structures

2、 and vocabularyUse of language in contextExposure to authentic language and native speakersSample ActivitiesThe following slides will provide examples of what to do before, during, and after playing a song in classBefore ListeningFind information about the singer/ band. Make a short group presentati

3、on.Predict: According to its name, what do you think the song is about?Watch the video without sound. Answer the questions:What/ who/ when/ where/ why?While ListeningConjugate the verbs in brackets.Match the halves of the sentences.Correct the mistakes.Rewrite the lines in order.Fill in the blanks (

4、with these words).After ListeningAnswer these questions about the song.Match the words to their definitions/ synonyms/ antonyms.Choose 4 or 5 lines to summarize the song.Find in the text words/ expressions that mean the following: (verbs, adjectives, nounsRemember:When teaching with musicAsk students to suggest songs they like.Encourage students to sing in unison.Play music as background to other class activities.Choose songs appropr