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“If you can learn while singing, why bother memorizing?” This simple sentence sparked an unusual but meaningful learning method. Last week, the students of SMPN 5 Tangerang City participated in a different English vocabulary learning activity than usual - they learned through the song “Birds of a Feather” by the famous young singer, Billie Eilish.
SMPN 5 Tangerang students learning English using the music method : Photo School Documentation
The song was played using the Spotify app, complete with a lyrics synchronization feature that allows students to listen and read the lyrics simultaneously. The result? The learning atmosphere becomes more lively and interactive. No pressure, no fear of being wrong. Instead, there was laughter, singing, and enthusiasm.
According to observations, the students quickly grasped the meaning of new words that appeared in the lyrics. Billie Eilish's lyrics, which are full of emotional expressions and light idioms, make it easier for students to associate words with context. “At first I was just singing along, but now I understand the meaning,” said an 8th grade student excitedly. This fun learning activity makes them feel closer to English.
Not only were the students enthusiastic, the teachers also showed interest in this approach. One English teacher said that this method could be a new way to bridge the subject matter with the world of children. “We see students are more active and engaged when the learning process starts with music. This could be a new approach in the curriculum,” she said. This suggests that a song-based approach can have a significant positive impact on student engagement in the classroom.
One of the advantages of this method is its flexibility. With the help of Spotify, students can revisit the learning process anywhere and anytime. Easy listening songs like Billie Eilish's also make them feel relaxed and less pressured. Some students even admitted to memorizing the lyrics naturally without feeling like they were learning. “Billie Eilish teaches vocab faster than textbooks,” joked another student. This fun way of learning has proven to accelerate students' understanding of the subject matter.
This activity opens the eyes that learning a language does not have to be rigid and boring. By utilizing media that is close to students' daily lives, such as music, learning becomes more meaningful. “I used to dread English lessons, but now I wait for the time,” added one student with a laugh. This light and fun learning process has changed their perspective on English lessons.
Music, as proven in this session, not only enriches vocabulary, but also helps strengthen memory. The rhythms and feelings evoked by songs create emotional connections with new words, making them easier to remember and reuse in everyday life. Learning activities that engage students' emotions like this are proven to be more effective in making new vocabulary stick longer in their memories.
In this simple yet meaningful way, learning English not only becomes more fun, but also more effective. Music, which is familiar to the students' world, has succeeded in creating a learning atmosphere that not only enriches vocabulary, but also awakens their passion and interest in language. This is proof that innovations in education, even if they come from simple things, can create big changes in the way we learn and teach.
In the end, this method is not just an experiment. It is a mirror that educational innovation can come from simple things that are relevant to students' world. A song like “Birds of a Feather” is not just a means of entertainment, it can also be a bridge to a deeper and more contextualized understanding of language. Activities like this prove that language learning can be done in a more creative and effective way.
“When music and learning combine, the result isn't just improved grades - it's a vibrant spirit.” Learning no longer has to be confined to books. It can flow through lyrics, songs, and memorable moments in class.
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