Teaching English by Using Song

You can Increase English Proficiency when you learn English songs. Whether you have a little son or daughter who is trying to learn a foreign language, or you are trying to learn one yourself, you should not underestimate the power of song! The use of music and rhythm is an ancient way to teach new languages and surprisingly enough, it is a good technique that can be integrated into today' lessons. You'll find that when you start singing songs in a language that is foreign to you that your ability to pronounce the words and put sentences and grammar together become much improved. Learning English and other languages through song can make the entire process significantly easier for you.!

Songs for little kids

Your child can learn English songs and he (she) is never too young to get started when it comes to learning a new language, and it will not surprise you to note that there are entire series of songs for little children who would like to teach another language. The Alphabet Song is a great one for younger children to start off with, especially if they've had some formal training, and I Can Sing a Rainbow and We're Going to the Zoo can engage any younger child. !

Easy Songs for children

you will find songs that are perfect for children who are just starting out in English. These are simple songs with easy to understand words, and there is no worry about running into homophones or confused meanings. The song Over the Mountains is a great one to visualize with your child, and you can have them draw pictures of the trains, cars and planes that are mentioned in the song. Similarly, you'll find that a song like the Tooth Family can help familiarize your child with translations of family descriptions, bringing the lesson home. .

Themed songs

When you are trying to teach your children English, be sure to head to themed songs You can learn English songs that are based on subject matter and level of difficulty and it is important to select songs that will suit your child's proficiency. The selection of a song that is too simple will bore them, and one that is too hard will frustrate them. No matter what your own English is like, take some time to sing along with them. Cooperative learning can do a lot to make a child aware of his or her education, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn along with your child.

Not easy songs

you'll be able to see that not all songs are easy ,and that some will be challenging even for older children. The Pirates Song is a great one for when your kids are going through that persistent pirate phase, and if you are looking for a song about animals and what they can do, see what kind of fascinating facts you can find in the catchy song, Record Breakers.

English songs with Arabic translation

There is a big gap between English and Arabic, especially when it comes to word choice and sentence structure, so head to several English songs with Arabic translation and see what you can find in terms of songs that have a good Arabic version. Have your child learn English songs and match the English words to their Arabic counterparts and you'll soon see a better degree of spoken language and listening comprehension.

Songs with texts

you can listen to the songs with reading the texts and learn about the word meanings, making this a excellent lessons for language beginners of all ages. You can also use the format used at this site to listen to specific lines over again until you and your child are sure you know what you are hearing. This is an invaluable tool while learning a new language.

When you are looking for a way to introduce a child to a language, why not do it through song? The rhythms and rhyme scheme all contribute towards getting your child to a place where he or she can feel and understand the language as much as listen to it. There are many different things you can, but this could be instrumental in getting your child up to early fluency! Let's enjoy this song...

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how to increase your TOEFL score

To get a high TOEFL scores for most students and employees in Indonesia is very difficult. On average they are stuck in the range of scores of 450 and even though they have repeatedly followed the test predictions and perlatihan TOEFL scores are not rising. The need for a TOEFL score, especially in educational institutions and the private sector in Indonesia is increasing. Various universities who entered ranked Top 5 also requires students to pass the TOEFL test with a certain score and this also applies to those who want to enroll in college. Besides the professionals and employees who take courses from overseas package also requires a TOEFL score as one of the vital requirement. Then, how to have your TOEFL score go up? Follow these tips:
1. Learn English context, not only the vocabulary alone.
2. Understand that the TOEFL using different types of formal language of everyday language.
3. Master the 10 kinds of common mistakes in using standard English, eg:
- The harmony between subject, verb, and pronoun
- Grammar (note perwaktuan)
- Dangling modifier (modifier ambiguous, eg: "While running through the woods, the house Appeared Suddenly." The sentence above is grammatically implies that the house was the one who ran because the subject is not people!

There are still plenty of tips that you can get, in addition to grammatical problems also about your listening skills. Exemplified here, although we are not native English speakers are hard to follow an authentic accent, we still need to be able to understand the accent pronunciation of a vocabulary in a particular context so that when listening to conversations in the tapes, our ears are not misinterpreting the sound of the word.

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The Value of Learning English

Learning English is very important as it impacts your opportunities both personally and professionally. Because learning English expands your knowledge of culture and subjects, it increases your business and professional options as well as personal opportunities. Learning English provides insight into the culture, politics, business practices and new trends in the global community.

Personal Rewards

Learning English is interesting and challenging. The challenges include learning to think in new ways such as recognizing that the values you hold most dear may be different from the values other people hold. Learning to appreciate values other than your own is one of the most rewarding aspects of learning English because you gain a depth of understanding about yourself. Learning English is interesting because as you develop linguistic skills, you also meet new people who introduce you to different foods, movies, and entertainment.

Knowledge

Learning to read in English opens the door to many more resources than you would have access to in your native language alone. In addition to books, newspapers, and professional articles printed only in English, more than 80% of webpages on the internet are written in English. Reading a variety of resources provides a wider range of topics that you know about and a greater depth of knowledge. When you have access to this many additional resources, you gain an advantage over those with limited resources.

Travel

English is the official language in 52 countries and is the primary language in many small territories and colonies. It is estimated that nearly 1/3 of the world’s population speaks and understands English at least at a beginning-intermediate level. In addition, English is the de facto language of diplomacy. When you learn English, is the whole world becomes accessible to you. Whether you want to travel for pleasure or for professional opportunities, learning English enables you to travel more easily. The benefits of travel include giving you an edge in international affairs, in particular, in regards to business.

Business

Just as English is the de facts language of diplomacy, it is also the de facto language of business. Being able to read, write, and communicate in English opens a flood-gate of opportunities in the business world. Companies need English competent employees to set up and run branch offices overseas, communicate with competitors in other countries, stay abreast of industry trends, and serve as translators, negotiators, liaisons, and consultants for the company both at home and abroad.

Broader Diversity

Learning English helps you to learn about different cultures and different people. As you broaden your own sense of diversity, you become more tolerant of differences among people. This increases negotiation and problem-solving skills which are beneficial both personally and professionally. In today’s global economy, having a broad sense of diversity is necessary for success both in your home country and abroad.

Overall Value

In a study done by Weber in which six different factors (number of primary speakers, secondary speakers, population of countries that use English, major fields using English internationally, economic power of English speaking countries and socio-literary prestige), English was determined to be the number one most influential language. Based on this information, the value of learning English is to be active and competitive in the global community.

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Learning English

Learning a foreign language takes time and dedication. The reasons below may help to convince you to take the plunge, if such persuasion is needed. Some reasons are practical, some aspirational, some intellectual and others sentimental, but whatever your reasons, having a clear idea of why you're learning a language can help to motivate you in your studies.

Kolik jazyků znáš, tolikrát jsi člověkem.
You live a new life for every new language you speak.
If you know only one language, you live only once.
(Czech proverb)
Emigration
When you move to a different country or region, learning the local language will help you to communicate and integrate with the local community. Even if many of the locals speak your language, for example if your L1 is English and you move to the Netherlands, it's still worth your while learning the local language. Doing so will demonstrate your interest in and commitment to the new country.

Family and friends
If your partner, in-laws, relatives or friends speak a different language, learning that language will help you to communicate with them. It will also give you a better understanding of their culture and way of thinking.

Work
If your work involves regular contact with speakers of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own languages will help you to communicate with them. It may also help you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. Knowledge of foreign languages may also increase your chances of finding a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business trips.

Many English-speaking business people don't bother to learn other languages because they believe that most of the people they do business with in foreign countries can speak English, and if they don't speak English, interpreters can be used. The lack of foreign language knowledge puts the English speakers at a disadvantage. In meetings, for example, the people on the other side can discuss things amongst themselves in their own language without the English speakers understanding, and using interpreters slows everything down. In any socialising after the meetings, the locals will probably feel more comfortable using their own language rather than English.

Study or research
You may find that information about subjects you're interested in is published mainly in a foreign language. Learning that language will give you access to the material and enable you to communicate with fellow students and researchers in the field.

Language is the archives of history.
(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Travel
Many English speakers seem to believe that wherever you go on holiday you can get by speaking English, so there's no point in learning any other languages. If people don't understand you all you have to do is speak slowly and turn up the volume. You can more or less get away with this, as long as you stick to popular tourist resorts and hotels where you can usually find someone who speaks English. However, if you want to venture beyond such places, to get to know the locals, to read signs, menus, etc, knowing the local language is necessary.

Americans who travel abroad for the first time are often shocked to discover that, despite all the progress that has been made in the last 30 years, many foreign people still speak in foreign languages.
(Dave Barry)

A basic ability in a foreign language will help you to 'get by', i.e. to order food and drink, find your way around, buy tickets, etc. If you have a more advanced knowledge of the language, you can have real conversations with the people you meet, which can be very interesting and will add a new dimension to your holiday.

Die Grenzen meiner Sprache bedeuten die Grenzen meiner Welt.
The limits of my language are the limits of my universe.
(Ludwig Wittgenstein)
Studying abroad
If you plan to study at a foreign university, college or school, you'll need a good knowledge of the local language, unless the course you want to study is taught through the medium of your L1. Your institution will probably provide preparatory courses to improve your language skills and continuing support throughout your main course.

Secret communication
If you and some of your relatives, friends or colleagues speak a language that few people understand, you can talk freely in public without fear of anyone eavesdropping, and/or you can keep any written material secret. Speakers of such Native American languages as Navajo, Choctaw and Cheyenne served as radio operators, know as Code Talkers, to keep communications secret during both World Wars. Welsh speakers played a similar role during the Bosnian War.

Required course
You may be required to study a particular language at school, college or university.

Getting in touch with your roots
If your family spoke a particular language in the past you might want to learn it and possibly teach it to your children. It could also be useful if you are research your family tree and some of the documents you find are written in a language foreign to you.

Revitalising or reviving your language
If you speak an endangered language, or your parents or grandparents do/did, learning that language and passing it on to your children could help to revitalise or revive it.

Culture
Maybe you're interested in the literature, poetry, films, TV programs, music or some other aspect of the culture of people who speak a particular language and want to learn their language in order to gain a better understanding of their culture.

Most people in the world are multilingual, and everybody could be; no one is rigorously excluded from another's language community except through lack of time and effort. Different languages protect and nourish the growth of different cultures, where different pathways of human knowledge can be discovered. They certainly make life richer for those who know more than one of them.
(Nicholas Ostler, Empires of the Word)
Religion
Missionaries and other religious types learn languages in order to spread their message. In fact, missionairies have played a major role in documenting languages and devising writing systems for many of them. Others learn the language(s) in which the scriptures/holy books of their religion were originally written to gain a better understanding of them. For example, Christians might learn Hebrew, Aramaic and Biblical Greek; Muslims might learn Classical Arabic, and Buddhists might learn Sanskrit.

Food
Perhaps you enjoy the food and/or drink of a particular country or region and make regular trips there, or the recipe books you want to use are only available in a foreign language

Linguistic interest
Maybe you're interested in linguistic aspects of a particular language and decide to learn it in order to understand them better.

Challenging yourself
Maybe you enjoy the challenge of learning foreign languages or of learning a particularly difficult language.

Sounds/looks good to me
Perhaps you just like the sound of a particular language when it's spoken or sung. Or you find the written form of a language attractive. If you like singing, learning songs in other languages can be interesting, challenging and enjoyable.

One language is never enough!
If like me you're a bit of a linguaphile / glossophile / linguaholic or whatever you call someone who is fascinated by languages and enjoys learning them, then one language is never enough.

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.
If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.
(Nelson Mandela)

Your reasons
If you have comments on the above or have other reasons for learning a foreign language, let me know.

To better understand our thought processes (from Judah Kay)
All of our thought processes are conducted in language, so really our entire existence or essense or soul, however we phrase it, is inextricably bound up to and with the languages we speak. Try to think without language for instance. However, we see that the language is in essence superficial, since many languages exist. To understand the true roots of our thought processes, the real nature of the human soul, a knowledge of several languages may be necessary.

To become someone else (from Janet Gil)
As a teen, I wished I were someone else. Learning Spanish let me be part of my best friend's family and have friends in college from South America whom I may not have met had I not had such an interest in learning Spanish. I liked myself with these other people more than I liked my American self (if that makes sense). I have known of people who learned another language at age 19 and above who now speak their second language almost without an accent but speak their first language with an accent!

To understand your own language and culture better (from Evona York)
Sometimes learning a foreign language helps you understand your own language and culture better through comparison, or through the relationship between the foreign language and your mother tongue. For instance, studying Latin in high school taught me an incredible amount of English, because English has so many words that come from the Latin. Same with Greek.

Wer fremde Sprachen nicht kennt, weiß nichts von seiner eigenen
Those who know no foreign language knows nothing of their mother tongue.
(Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
To keep your mind healthy (from Harvey Schmidt)
Learning a second language has been proven to delay the onset of dementia.

To find your future husband/wife (from Rico Suave)
Learning a new language and culture increases the size of your selection pool.

To better understand the rest of humankind (from Philip Lightfoot)
Language is an aspect of humanity, and learning what a fellow human speaks teaches you more about humankind as a whole. The more languages you know, the more you understand our species, and that is beneficial no matter what the situation is.

To talk to friends without others understanding (from Elizabeth)
If you and some of your friends learn a foreign language, you'll be able to talk to each other without other people having a clue what you're saying. This works best if you choose a language few people study, such as Japanese.

To learn songs in other languages (from Michelle Kelleher Tietz)
Michelle has been learning Irish and Scottish Gaelic because she likes to sing and has founded an a cappella group that sings in Celtic languages. They sing old work songs, lullabies, etc. This hobby combines her interests in languages, history and story telling.

To help people in need (from Nuntawun Yuntadilok)
Learning other languages increases our chances of providing help to people who seriously need it, such as those in hit by the tsunami of 2004, many of whom can not communicate in English, especially children.

Friendship (from Bill Conwell)
My best friend is French and speaks English, Spanish and some German as well. I am trying to learn French to enhance our communication, though he doesn't demand nor expect it.

Venting your feelings (from Dick H.)
Another reason why one might want to learn a foreign language is to insult/cuss out people without them understanding what you're saying. It works best if you choose a language few people study. Avoid the Big Two (Spanish and French), because too many of us learned them in high school. And you never know who has a German, Finnish, Italian, or Greek grandmother!

To help you understand how other people think (from Orionas)
Language influences culture, so learning a language helps you to understand how other people think, and it also helps you to get a general understanding of our world and the many people and cultures that inhabit it.

Because I love learning languages (from Cody Warren)
My reasons for learning foreign languages is because I just love to do it, it's all the different ways people express themself, and it shows that there really are other people out there (to a teenager who's always stuck at home in a small farm town). Its also a way to learn how people interact and socialize with each other, and how each society works.

Also, I like conlanging, and learning different languages help me to understand how things work so i can build conlangs, and vice versa, creating the conlangs help me to understand how all different languages grammars work (Im always a sucker for using a lot of moods, cases, tenses, etc).

Learning languages to me, is much more than making myself able to communicate with others. To me it's like getting some nice new surprise and a whole new level of understanding.

Showing respect (from Nicole Signer)
I believe that when somebody at least tries to learn the language of the country they are visiting it shows a lot of respect. People really appreciate it.

It's fun (from Shelley Khadem)
Learning a language is fun and can provide a shared interest with your husband or partner. It also satifies perpetual students' urge to study.

To express things that are difficult to express in your native language (from Tenacious Mel)
Learning a foreign language can provide you with ways to talk about things that might be difficult to express in your own language. It's also a way to get in touch with other selves.

To better understand your own language (from Kaiti)
In order to learn another language, you need to learn the different titles and functions of sentence parts. Learning these things can make you a better student and a more articulate person. Also, many of the root words used in foreign vocabulary will help you later on as you struggle to comprehend or analyze new words in your native language.

Understanding people (from Adam Briceland)
I believe a great reason to learn a foreign language such as Pacific island languages is so that you can understand what the native speakers are saying to each other when the'yre speaking their own language to each other. So you can s it there and not talk to them but completley understand what they're saying in public.

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Introduction

JEC adalah sebuah lembaga kursus lembaga kursus bahasa inggris yang berdiri sejak tahun 2010. dengan memfokuskan kepada tata bahasa dan conversation atau speaking menjadikan para alumninya siap berbahasa Inggris secara aktif baik lisan maupun tulisan

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