江苏省徐州市黄山外国语学校初中英语教学论文 英文歌曲在中学教学中的应用

英文歌曲在中学教学中的应用 AcknowledgementsI would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all the people who have ever helped me in this paper. My deepest gratitude goes first and foremost to Ms. Ma, my supervisor, for her constant encouragement and guidance. She has walked me through all the stages of the writing of this thesis. Without her consistent and illuminating instruction, this thesis could not have reached its present form. Second, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Lee, who led me into the world of translation, it is my honor to benefit from his personality and diligence, which I will treasure my whole life. I am also extremely grateful to all my friends and classmates who have kindly provided me assistance and companionship in the course of preparing this paper. In addition, many thanks go to my family for their unfailing love and unwavering support. Finally, I am really grateful to all those who devote much time to reading this thesis and give me much advice, which will benefit me in my later stuAbstractThe task for English curriculum is to stimulate interesting in English learning. In order to achieve the goal, many experts do much effort, this article discusses the English songs to be used as an effective and theoretical teaching aids, first to introduce the many positive roles, and how to apply in language learning, such as listening, speaking, reading, writing skills，then to show English songs help cultivate the students enthusiasm, learning effect and fun. In the end, introduce how to select and choose a song in English teaching as a supplementary teaching, and what should be attention. The results showed that English songs, if skillfully applied to English teaching, can be used as a teaching aid in English teaching. It can not only can improve the quality of English teaching and have the purpose of educating students, but also can stimulate students to learn English with fun. Key words: English teaching; English songs; language learning; fun; principles摘 要英语课堂任务是激发学生学习英语兴趣，为了实现这一目标，许多专家做了很多努力，本文从英语歌曲被用作一种有效的教学辅助的理论依据入手，介绍其被运用的诸多积极作用,以及如何正确运用在语言学习（听说读写）技能上，然后介绍其对培养学生的积极性、学习效果、文化意识、培养乐趣等的帮助，最后介绍英文歌曲作为辅助教学如何选择，以及选择英文歌曲教学的注意事项进行初步探讨。其结果表明，英文歌曲是可以作为一种教学辅助手段应用到英语教学中的。英文歌曲如果巧妙地运用到英语教学中，不仅可以提高英语教学质量，还具有育人的目的，更为重要的是它能激发学生学习英语的无限乐趣。关键词: 英语教学； 英文歌曲； 语言学习； 乐趣； 原则 Contents Abstract.i摘要.ii. Introduction.1. The Feasibility of Applying English Songs .2 2.1 On the Meet of Students Psychological Characteristics.2 2.2 On the Meet of the Students Cognitive Rules.2 2.3 On the Meet of the Teaching Theory .2 2.4 On the Meet of the Linking between Language and Music.2. The Function of English Songs.43.1 Stimulating Enthusiasm for English Learning.43.2 Strengthening Cultural Awareness for English Learning.43.3 Digging the Moral Factors to Educate Students.53.4 Cultivating Fun for English Learning.5. The English Songs in Teaching the Basic Skills.74.1 The Application of English Songs in Listening.74.2 The Application of English Songs in Speaking.84.3 The Application of English Songs in Reading.84.4 The Application of English Songs in Writing.8. The Principle of Selecting English Songs .95.1 For the Students in Different Grades.95.2 For the Students in Different Learning Stages.10. The Attention Paid on Selecting English Songs.12. Conclusion.13Bibliography.14On the Application of English Songs in Primary School Teaching. IntroductionIn New English Curriculum Standard, the task for English curriculum is described like this: to learn so as to build the confidence in English learning. The present study tries to achieve this goal, which may be of help to improve the quality of English teaching. How can we help students learn in such a challenging situation? Schools are crucial to students learning. However, too many of them focus students most attention on grammatical structures, and practice in isolation. Teaching in such a way cannot lead students to develop interest in learning English. These phenomena in language class attract more attention from educators home and abroad recently. It is quite important for a teacher to select suitable approaches to teach the primary learners. Bring in creative ideas and implementing them in EFL classroom can motivate students and make teaching more fun. It has been found that one appropriate strategy to encourage language acquisition is using English songs. Many scholars agreed that songs in the language classroom have been considered a better way to arouse the interest of the children, it can create a learning environment and strengthen listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Whats more, it can expand cultural knowledge. So do the English teachers. More and more teachers begin to carry out this method. They have realized its advantages: the ability to capture students attention and lower students stress. In recent years, the research of English songs in English teaching of primary school has got achievements, but there is still room for improvements, for example, the article take the advantage of English songs to promote English teaching, written by Chen Yiqing, only explores how English songs applied in phonetic skills, listening skills , lexical skills, translation skills. This paper analyses the feasibility of English songs applied in primary school in terms of students psychological characteristics and cognitive rules, discuses the importance and significance of English songs in English teaching of primary school, explores the function of applying English songs in primary school, shows how to apply them in different skills and different grades, points out the attention should be paid on the songs selection for English teachers. The Feasibility of Applying English Songs2.1 On the Meet of Students Psychological CharacteristicsThe psychological characteristics of students are the transition from the thinking in images to abstract thinking, they are relies on each other. (4 Hu Rong, 1998:116-117). The students like to memorize English words with visual way but not direct way. Otherwise can students learn with high spirit? While using songs in English teaching methods, you should combine the language with the situation, and create vivid and lively atmosphere in the classroom learning, then the students will receive pleasure mood. At the same time, more learning psychology driving force will be motivated, and the brain is full of vigor and vitality, if achieve these, cant students learn English well?2.2 On the Meet of the Students Cognitive RulesThe progress of student get knowledge is from perceptual knowledge to the rational knowledge, (4 Hu Rong, 1998:P211), and putting the English songs into the teaching is in line with the cognition law which is from perception cognition to comprehension cognition. The songs put the knowledge into the interesting lyrics, so it combines the abstract /concrete knowledge and fun together .Then build a bridge from perceptual knowledge to rational knowledge with the melodies for students, so the students will maintain a high morale and a strong interest; Finally, they will deepen understanding and strengthen the content in the process of listening or singing English songs. 2.3 On the Meet of the Teaching TheoryLozano suggests that when we are comfortable to immerse yourself in music or songs, our body will be conducted simultaneously with a large number of physical and mental activities. (5 Xie Jingrong, 2020:70-72). At this time, the mental state is forming, and the creativity is acting, then the knowledge learned now can be memorized particularly deep and lasting. The tests results showed that teaching accompanied by music is more effective than no music to teaching, which the rate is 2.17-2.50 times high, so we can see music has an important effect for language learning.2.4 On the Meet of the Linking between Language and MusicThe most fascinating of human language is nothing but music. Language production originates from the music and rhythms in the labor process, they have a natural linked intrinsically. Languagehas rhythm, so dose the music. (6 Song Jinyan, 2000:178). The rhythm of English plays a similarbeat with music. Music beats in alternating light and heavy beats, each beat has an equal length of time, and the cycle appears regularly. In order to change and get rich in melody, the rhythm of asong is often changeable. If the text fits with the music perfectly, no matter how they change the original language, it will still be basically consistent with the rhythm. In addition, the skills of singing and speaking are closely linked; they have the same physiological basis. Namely, people are also singing with lung, larynx, vocal cords, pharynx, oral cavity, mouth, tongue and other speaking organs; On the other hand, music and language has the same intrinsic characteristics, such as pitch (tone), volume, stress, intonation, rhythm, pause, re-read. Therefore, the role of music in promoting English teaching can not be ignored.The Function of English SongsEnglish songs can not only improve our level of English, but even help students form an enthusiasm and interests towards English learning, in addition ,there are some cultural elements and morale factors conveyed by the songs, they can present a vivid foreign picture to students ,they can educate them with the lyrics it show to students, too.3. 1 Stimulating Enthusiasm for English LearningIn the International Music Therapy Conference, a well-known American music therapy expert, Ji Lander Sisters pointed out that the songs melody, rhythm and tone can trigger emotional response through the brain, and can affect the physiological state further, if they knew how to control the reaction process, then can relax effectively. (7 Li Min, 1994:P168). The charm of music is endless. When students feel the music, the body cells can relax at the same time, then anxiety was reduced, the interest was increased. Changing from a passive listening to active listening, English listening is no longer tasteless. So the ability of listening comprehension can be enhanced naturally.3. 2 Strengthening Cultural Awareness for English LearningLanguage is inseparable from culture. Culture is relying on language and the relationship between them is very close. If we really want to learn a language, we must be familiar with the language and cultural background knowledge. Songs often reflect the aspirations of a nation and peoples emotions, it can show different times and different geographical cultural styles. Students increase their knowledge of British or American countries and cultural background by English songs, because it involves knowledge of language and culture, they can reduce the obstacles which were brought by the lack of knowledge background, and then the English thinking can be cultivated. Language is the carrier of culture. The western culture is a necessary condition for language learning. (8 Hu Zhuanglin, 1998:267). It is difficult to imagine the people who even did not know what the MIT is and where the British capital is can learn English well. Because they did not know the west cultural taboos, when dealing with foreigners, the embarrassment occurred to both sides. Learning western culture has become one of the elements to test the students English language proficiency. As the different times people will create different songs, while reflected in the contents which were linked with their backgrounds closely, so when you teach culture by songs is, after all, a good way. For example, in the 1960s, the American young people were called “Lost Generation”, and the confused state of mind can be seen from a lot of songs. 3. 3 Digging the Moral Factors to Educate StudentsThe present status of English education is paying attention to moral education in our country. Since 1990, education proposed the goal “strengthening the foundation, cultivating the capacity, developing their personality, improving a comprehensive high quality”, which starts from the examination-oriented education to quality-oriented education, in order to guide students to establish a correct outlook on life and develop their lofty spiritual realm and perfect moral character, while the lyrics of English songs are classic and with thought-provoking words, its helpful for education to primary school students, students will know how to deal with the thing surrounded them.（9Yu Zhengjing,1999:P301）. August House Audio of the United States published The Animals Could Talk is based on Aesops Fables. It sings stories with the form of songs, not only unique, but also easy to accept. In the two pots, the copper pot has a dialogue with a jar; it reveals the truth how to be a man and how to defend a man. The students will not forget with the rhymes of lyrics. Two pots floated down the river one day, One was made of brass and the other was clay, As the pots went by rocky rapids in the water, The brass pot said “stays close to me, My shiny sides are strong while your clay sides are fragile, Ill protect you from those rocks we see.” “Stay back!” said the clay pot, till we reach calm water. Youre as dangerous as those rocks we see, Your best of intentions are kind, my friend, But keep a safe distance from me. You can protect me both from breaking on those rocks, Your sides are strong, thats true, But how can you guarantee that you can protect me from bumping in to you.The thought sets in the text condensates in the sound of acoustic, the text skills in music. The role of this song is educational with entertainment.3. 4 Cultivating Fun for English LearningAll good teaching rests partly on the ability to attract the learners attention. (3 Raffini, J.P, 1996). English songs immediately draw the learners interest and attention. Aside from this, the teachers enjoyed the lessons, they had fun, too. English songs provide a way that is free and emotionally welcoming for children to learn English. Except for the obvious appeal which songs having for children, English songs could be enjoyed in the whole social group settings, and create strong emotional bonds between students and teachers. These experiences can paint a beautiful picture of school for young learners. English songs have magic appeal for students. Seemingly effortlessly, they will learn multiple verses of complicated songs. Tirelessly, they will sing their favorite ones over and over again. There are many ways to teach English, but English songs provide such a joyful, inspiring way for children to learn. The English Songs in Teaching Basic SkillsThere are four basic skills of language in terms of our English learners: they are listening, speaking, reading and writing. While learning English songs can help you improve the basic skills, it can be explained as following.4.1 The Application of English Songs in ListeningListening is one of the prerequisite and basis for linguistic communication. Therefore, strengthening the listening training has become the most important part of learning English. It has shown that the psychological barrier is arisen because of too much tension, fear, anxiety when students do training of listening comprehension, as hearing a complex and dynamic process, it is momentary and no room for duplication. (2 HarmerJ, 2000). English Songs has the character of easy-listening melodies and beautiful rhythm, it can ease the tension of students and stimulate them the interest of listening. People were excited and understand it easily, so interests and confidence were aroused, when its hard to understand, the confidence was lost, resulting in anxiety and panic. Then the grasp of the entire hearing will lose. Thus teacher should create a relaxed and enjoyable environment for students. Dictation of lyrics. Some shorter, gentler rhythms of the songs or paragraph can be used for entire dictation. Songs are played three times, and do it in groups to see which groups do the best. The more they do the more sense of language they will be developed. For Example Edelweisss Big Big World can be used as dictation track. Listening of lyrics. When playing music, the lyrics can be showed for student, but you can dredge some keywords emerging in the paragraph, and then ask the students to listen three times to complete the missing words, phrases. For example: Never Had a Dream Come True: Everybody got something they had to leave ( ). One from yesterday that just seems to ( ) with time. Theres no use or ( ) wondering. The order of lyrics. Providing lyrics to students while playing music, but the lyrics are not in the right order, which can be a sentence or words, ask students to sort. Understanding the general idea, judging true or false. Ask them to understand