The impact of using English songs on listening and speaking skills in an EFL classroom

Abstract

Abstract:English has become the most popular language to communicate around the world, increasing the necessity of students to develop skills that allow them to understand and be understood, such as listening and speaking abilities. The present study wanted to establish the impact that the use of English songs has on both, listening comprehension and speaking skills based on pronunciation and fluency abilities at the same time in the EFL classroom. This research was conducted in a public high school in Ambato city. A total of 11 students participated voluntarily. The mixed-method was used to analyze the data quantitatively and qualitatively. The research instruments included a pre and post-test on listening comprehension and speaking skills related to pronunciation and fluency, which provided a quantitative date. Additionally, a monitoring tab, an observation checklist, and a survey were applied to notice about students perceptions of the use of English songs during 12 classes treatment for qualitative information. The results of the investigation showed that the use of English songs effectively helps to improve students listening comprehension as well as pronunciation and fluency skills.