Using Songs in Teaching English at Senior High School: Students’ Perception

Abstract

The Songs can provide attractive and instructional media in learning activities. The song has been designed to motivate students to participate in English teaching and learning. The study aims to identify the students' perception of using songs in teaching English. Interviews are conducted as the research instruments to get students' perceptions of English songs in teaching English. The interviews show that most students feel English songs are very helpful for them in improving their Speaking skills. They also feel that the English songs they listen to have the power to encourage students' motivation to learn. Correct pronunciation and learn English more deeply. In addition, the beauty of the tone and rhythm of the music also makes students feel happy and relaxed. They also feel that by listening to the lyrics of English songs carefully, they can easily get information about the correct pronunciation from native speakers. It makes them enthusiastic and increases their interest in learning.