MUSICAL ADVENTURES IN THE CLASSROOM: ENHANCING YOUNG LEARNERS' VOCABULARY ACQUISITION THROUGH SONG-BASED ACTIVITIES

DRAGOBUZHDA, Shpresa (2025) MUSICAL ADVENTURES IN THE CLASSROOM: ENHANCING YOUNG LEARNERS' VOCABULARY ACQUISITION THROUGH SONG-BASED ACTIVITIES. PHILOSOPHICA International Journal of Social and Human Sciences, 12 (24-25). pp. 153-159. ISSN 2671-3020

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Abstract

“Most students enjoy listening and analyzing songs because of the fact that music is everywhere and they are always in contact with music” (Arevalo, 2010, p. 130-131). The use of music has always been crucial in English language settings, especially for young language learners. Songs are easily accessible and include vocabulary, emotions, pronunciation, and topics (Arevalo, 2010). Hereby, this study examines the effectiveness of incorporating song-based activities to improve vocabulary acquisition among English language learners in the classroom, especially young learners. The first objective is to theoretically investigate the influence of song-based activities on young learners’ vocabulary acquisition in English language learning settings. Also, the inclusion of songs and activities related to songs in English textbooks used in Kosovo elementary schools are examined. The use of songs not only leads to enhanced vocabulary retention but also motivates young learners of English, engages them in tasks, and makes them have enjoyable learning experiences. This study will serve as a background for further empirical and deep research into English language classes in Kosovo settings.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Music, vocabulary, English as a foreign language, acquisition;
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited:	18 Jul 2025 21:15
Last Modified:	18 Jul 2025 21:15
URI:	http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/2018

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