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You might already know that English songs have amazing vocabulary and grammar lessons hidden inside, and lots of fun idioms you can learn.

But songs can also be fantastic tools for improving English pronunciation.

If I were to choose one secret weapon for English fluency, I’d have to say it’s pronunciation. Correct pronunciation is what lets you successfully communicate your ideas without misunderstandings or repetition. And successful communication is what language learning is all about!

Yet, somehow, English pronunciation is often disregarded in the classroom. Studies show that up to 40 percent of English teachers don’t teach pronunciation at all.

Why, you say? It may be because focusing on proper English pronunciation requires dedicating a massive amount of time to practicing with each student individually. Time that most teachers in a classroom with several students don’t have. Most teachers would rather dedicate their precious time to working on grammar and vocabulary.

And that’s where English music comes in. These catchy tunes make pronunciation lessons fun and let you master it on your own. They don’t take a lot of time, but they’ll teach you important concepts and motivate you to keep learning.

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Why is Pronunciation So Important for English Learners?

First, having poor pronunciation can make you feel a bit embarrassed or simply uncomfortable while you’re speaking English. You’ll find it difficult to participate in speaking activities, which may significantly hold you back. Students who are aware of having poor English pronunciation often find themselves less motivated to improve their language skills.

Second, even if you’ve mastered every grammatical rule of English and have a wide vocabulary, poor pronunciation can cause some dangerous misunderstandings.

I’ll never forget one summer vacation by the sea when I ran into a bit of conflict with my best friend. I said, “what a beautiful beach over there!” to which he instantly got angry and snapped back at me: “How dare you! That’s my sister you’re talking about.”

You see, because of my pronunciation, he thought I’d used an entirely different word (an offensive English word that rhymes with “witch…”) to talk about his sister!

Finally, if your motivation to learn English is to advance in your professional career, you might want to know that cases of accent or language discrimination on the basis of poor pronunciation aren’t rare. This remains a significant problem that pronunciation practice can help you avoid.

For these reasons, taking the time to improve your pronunciation is more important today than ever. One of our favorite methods to do it—while having a lot of fun—is listening to songs in English.

So, I’ll end the scary road now and get on with ways you can improve your pronunciation with these songs.

How to Use Songs for Pronunciation Practice

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First, listen to the song repeatedly. Remember that you need a lot of exposure to the language. And every time—even if it’s the first or the 100th time you listen to the song—your subconscious is learning and picking up a lot more than you think.

Remember that mega-hit (extremely popular song) “Somebody That I Used to Know?” You probably heard it hundreds of times on the radio or at bars and clubs. How much of that song can you sing along to without even thinking? Probably more than you think.

If you’re afraid to confuse the lyrics, most people won’t even notice, especially if it’s from a popular song. Don’t be afraid about making mistakes. Sing like nobody’s listening and if you end up confusing certain parts of the song, that’s okay. Enjoy it!

If you’re having a hard time remembering the lyrics, my favorite memorization trick is to take a picture of the lyrics and save it as my phone’s wallpaper. Think about it. How many times a day do you look at your phone?

As you get better and better, start looking up karaoke versions of English songs. These songs let you practice your pronunciation freely since the original vocals have been removed. You’ll also get some reading practice since the lyrics are provided in text. Try to record yourself and compare to the original!

To make it easier and more enjoyable for you, we’ve divided these songs based on their level of difficulty so you can choose and listen to one that fits your needs and goals as an English learner.

You can also find songs (and other authentic content) ordered by difficulty on FluentU, with helpful learning tools.

FluentU takes real-world videos—like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks—and turns them into language learning experiences.

There are many different types of videos, as you can see here:

FluentU makes it easy to watch and understand native English videos with interactive captions. Tap or click on any word to see what it means, learn how to use it, hear it pronounced and more.

For example, if you tap on the word “brought,” then you see this:

You can learn any video’s vocabulary with FluentU’s fun quizzes. Swipe left or right to see more examples for the word you’re learning.

The videos are organized by genre and level, so it’s super easy to find the ones that work for you. FluentU also keeps track of your learning, then suggests videos and examples perfect for you.

Start using FluentU on the website or download the FluentU app from the iTunes store or Google Play store.

“Do-Re-Mi” from “The Sound of Music” (Beginner)

If you’re a beginner, you might want to start with a song like this one. “Do-Re-Mi” is a show tune from the musical “The Sound of Music.” This is a song about the sounds of words, and since it’s designed with children in mind, every word is clearly enunciated.

Just take a look at some of the things we can learn by listening to this song. It teaches several musical sounds by linking them with English words you may recognize. As you sing along, pay particular attention to vowel sounds.

Doe: a deer, a female deer.
Ray: a drop of golden sun.
Me: a name I call myself (the objective first-person pronoun).
…
Sew: (the verb for) a needle pulling thread.
Tea: a drink with jam and bread.

Just like the song says, “when you know the notes to sing, you can sing most (almost) anything.”

I’d rephrase that statement to “when you know the sounds to say, you can say most anything!”

“Seasons of Love” from “Rent” (Beginner)

If you were ever in a choir or musical during your high school years, you might remember this classic song. I remember learning it in high school and having to enunciate every word so that we could be understood.

This song from the Broadway musical “Rent” is ideal for anyone struggling to pronounce numbers in English. The cast continuously sings the line, “Five hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred minutes” (the number of minutes in a year).

Another reason this song is great to learn English is that the assorted vocabulary in the lyrics is quite simple and consistently repeated throughout the song. You don’t have too worry too much about unfamiliar words—you can just concentrate on pronunciation.

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty five thousand moments, oh dear
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How d

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