The effectiveness of English songs to teach vocabulary

Resumen

This research aimed to analyze the effectiveness of using songs in English to teach vocabulary. The researchers used the mixed approach for this study. The participants in this research were 30 students and an English teacher from the Language Center of the Technical University of Cotopaxi-Latacunga. The data was collected through the use of an interview to determine the different points of view on the part of the teacher. Then, a survey was applied to find out the preferences of the students about the teaching of vocabulary through songs in English. The results of the interview and the survey showed that this strategy helps students increase vocabulary, also improves pronunciation and it is possible to develop other fundamental skills to produce the English language; In the same way, the teacher considers that this strategy promotes the student's interest in learning vocabulary, for this reason it is necessary to create activities that can be done using songs and that attract their attention, in addition to taking into account the level of the students and the type of songs that can be used. Therefore, this resource facilitates the teaching process for teachers and is an interactive way of learning for students, improving the environment and avoiding traditionality.