![]() ![]() Now that we’ve covered why music is critical for learning Spanish as a Second Language, here are 10 of the best Spanish songs that can help you teach your children the Spanish language.Ĭompadre compreme un coco by Jose Luis Orozco- This song is fun because it can be a little hard to say the words especially as it speeds up.Ĭhocolateby Jose Luis Orozco- This is another pleasant and catchy song to listen to. And music can have positive effects on our moods that may make learning easier.” Best Spanish Songs for Kids According to Kansas State University, “Listening to any kind of music helps build music-related pathways in the brain. As a matter of fact, the paper cited another study that found children who listened to an intervention text being sung actually had “significantly higher vocabulary gain” than the children who only heard it spoken.įinally, music can simply put your child in a better mood. According to the study, “such repetition enables the brain to remember learned content. ![]() In addition to that, the repetition that is a characteristic of most songs is helpful when acquiring a second language. It’s quite remarkable what the brain is doing while the mouth is being silent. What we see is a sudden burst of speaking, after months or even a year of listening. So yes, they will speak more quickly, but still, be patient. Albeit, children in Spanish immersion classes will speak more quickly than a baby, of course, because they are purposely learning with a goal in mind, and the instructor is going to instruct them to speak and sing. Your child listened to you speak English for thousands of hours before they began speaking. So when parents say, “But I don’t hear my child speaking much at first.” That is like saying, I expect my child to play the piano without having ever seen, touched, or heard of a piano before.” Give it time. Here at TruFluency Kids, we believe listening should come first, just as we all learned our first language. ![]() Songs are effective, many believe, because it requires listening, and listening is an important part of language acquisition. The study raises an interesting point about why songs are effective. ![]() The study says that songs help with the expansion of grammar and vocabulary, as well as aid in the development of the skills needed for learning the target language in greater depth. ” Interestingly, the study suggests that language is a type of music from a child’s view.Įven with that being said, we wonder, can music really help with language acquisition? Obviously, we believe YES!Īccording to a study published in the Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal (LICEJ), “Language acquisition has a profound relationship with music in that they can both develop and support each other.” According to the study, using songs in language learning has helped with pronunciation. According to a study by Frontiers of Psychology, “every healthy human is born with the ability to appreciate. How Do Children Learn With Songs?īefore we get into the songs we suggest, it’s important to note that humans are naturally drawn to music, even children. If you desire to have your child learn Spanish as a second language, music is definitely one way you can incorporate the language into your home, even if you aren’t bilingual. We’ve already suggested using Netflix shows and books to supplement language learning (of course, every language program should include a real live teacher, first!), but seriously consider using songs to help teach your child Spanish. Not only do they enjoy music, they can learn a lot from it too. It’s no secret that most children love songs and music. ![]()
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