Using Favorite Songs and Poems with Young Learners

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 2 showing a chalkboard in a classroom

In this article, the author discusses the benefits of using songs and poems to teach young learners. The author explains how songs and poems can be used in English class and what their benefits are. The author explains how teachers can use actions or puppets to accompany the selected songs or poems, or allow young learners to create ideas themselves. Each suggestion includes an activity. The author also offers an example of a song chart.

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Caroline Linse

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Teachers Young Learners Integrated Skills Vocabulary Poetry
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 2 showing a chalkboard in a classroom

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 2 showing a chalkboard in a classroom

English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 2

This special issue is about teaching English to young learners. It covers a variety of topics and features a special section with songs for children and photos to use with the songs.