STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD USING SONGS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CLASSROOMS

Authors

  • Abdugaffarova Shodiya Student at Namangan state institute of foreign languages Author
  • Maxliyoxon Yuldasheva Trainee Teacher at Namangan state institute of foreign languages Author

Keywords:

English language teaching (ELT), songs in education, students’ attitudes, language learning, motivation, classroom interaction, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, listening skills, communicative competence, EFL learners, music-based learning.

Abstract

This article examines students’ attitudes toward using songs in English Language Teaching (ELT) classrooms. The study explores how songs influence learners’ motivation, participation, confidence, and language skill development. Songs are considered effective educational tools because they create an enjoyable and interactive learning environment while supporting vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, listening comprehension, and speaking skills. The article reviews previous studies related to music-based language learning and discusses both the advantages and challenges of using songs in English classes. The findings indicate that most students have positive attitudes toward song-based activities because songs reduce anxiety, increase classroom interaction, and make lessons more engaging. The study also emphasizes the practical importance of integrating songs into ELT classrooms to improve students’ overall language learning experience and encourage communicative competence.

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Published

2026-05-11

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 5 (2026): INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Section

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