THE ROLE OF ENGLISH SONGS IN ENHANCING PRONUNCIATION SKILLS OF ESL LEARNERS
Keywords:
ESL learners, pronunciation skills, English songs, phonological instruction, segmental features, suprasegmentals, music in education.Abstract
This conceptual study investigates the role of English songs in
enhancing pronunciation skills among ESL learners. Drawing on existing research in
applied linguistics and second language acquisition, the paper proposes two
instructional models: a structured, traditional approach and a creative, music-integrated
methodology. Both models are analyzed in terms of their potential to improve
segmental and suprasegmental aspects of pronunciation, such as vowel clarity, stress
patterns, rhythm, and intonation. The study highlights the cognitive and affective
benefits of using music in pronunciation instruction and outlines a flexible framework
that can be adapted for classroom implementation. Although no empirical data were
collected, the proposed methodology offers valuable insights and a foundation for
future research.
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