Advice

Listening to music is an entertaining activity which can help students learn the target language and culture.  Music and songs can be used in many different ways; here are a few ideas:

• A little music in the target language can relax and motivate you  
• It can help to create the right atmosphere for more "serious" learning
• Students can study the lyrics of songs or try to write them down as they listen
• You can also read lyrics out aloud, sing along to the music, or invent your own 
• The lyrics of some songs could be the starting-point for a discussion or a piece of written work.
• Learn a song by heart helps to memorise useful phrases, particularly songs with repetitive lyrics
• Try translating the lyrics of a song into your mother tongue 

Whatever approach you adopt, the vast range of music available in most languages is a valuable resource for stimulating and enjoying the learning experience.

Here are a few useful links to different music companies:

LINKS (in alphabetical order)

Algerian Music calabash music

Arab music

Kulthum, Umm (1904?-1975) Known as "The Star of the East" and "The Diva of Arabic Song."

Radio Musicana: the first internet radio station with 24-hour non-stop Arabic music