Music
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:
German music: a good online selection from Amazon
- you can buy CDs using your credit card now!
LINKS (in alphabetical order)
Database Very useful site for teachers and students with lists of German artists, songs, sites and lyrics
Falco Vom Wiener Sänger autorisierte Seite. Informationen zur Disko und Biographie von Hans Hölzel (Geburtsname). A Tribute to Falco
Horn, Guildo Der Meister und die orthopädischen Strümpfe.
Auf den Spuren des Meisters Gewinnspiel, bei dem Wissen um Guildo Horn gefragt ist
Raab, Stefan, Maschendrahtzaun.de Song von Stefan Raab; mit Texten und Videos
Westernhagen, Udo Die offizielle Web-Site.