Teaching English Young Learners Through Song: An Engaging and Effective Approach

Abstract

Young learners often find it challenging to learn foreign language, especially in English, due to their active developmental phase. Thus, discovering effective methods for teaching English fluency using songs is crucial. This study aims to explore the use of songs in teaching English fluency by teachers at Kubah Rahmatan Charity Institution. To address the research questions, classroom observations and interviews with English teachers were conducted. The subjects of this study was divided into three groups namely Starter, Jumper and Flyer groups. The findings from observations and interviews reveal that teachers effectively use songs to teach English fluency, following appropriate stages that help children recognize and remember vocabulary or grammar in each session. The students displayed high enthusiasm and active participation when learning vocabulary and grammar through songs. The results indicate that songs are highly effective for teaching English fluency, as they boost learning motivation and facilitate easy retention of the taught English, thereby achieving the teaching objectives successfully.