English song
小议Chant和English song在课堂中的作用
小议Chant和English song在课堂中的作用(一) 小议Chant在课堂中的作用Chant在词典中是有节拍而重复说出的话，或是有接奏的吟咏。
在初学英语的儿童中，在课堂中使用，既可以增强学生学习语言的兴趣，又能帮助学生更好的学习、记忆语言。
Chant一般运用于单词的复习、新授、掌握中。
1、用于Warming up 中，既可以活跃课堂气氛，又复习了旧知识。
我们一般采用上一节课或以前学过的Chant ，这样可以把知识前后联系在一起，以旧引新，降低知识难度。
有节奏的吟唱，学生有节拍的拍手以及活跃的场面会让学生情不自禁的加入到学习中来。
2.新词学习，巩固练习使用，可以增强学生对单词的记忆能力，帮助学生掌握单词。
单词学完以后必须有一个复习、巩固的阶段。
此时用Chant 复习，效果会更明显。
例如：“Learning English ”（Student Book4 Unit4 Lesson31）学习颜色的单词，用图片加单词的形式能更好的帮助学生记忆。
3、新句型教学中的Chant 。
让学生在反复的诵读中熟练掌握、运用，达到事半功倍的效果。
例如：“Learning English”（Student Book6 Unit4 lesson31）新句型“What did you do？”学生可边看图，边诵读记忆。
4、课堂总结，再用Chant ，可以重难点再现，引出一个新的高潮。
即将结束新课时采用，复习本节课知识重点，活跃课堂氛围。
缓解学生的紧张状态，保证下一节课以饱满的精神状态投入到学习中去。
然后，学生大胆的去说、去做、去唱。
例如：“Learning English”（Student Book3 Unit3 Lesson22）这一节课的Chant 可以用于课后并配加身势语，缓解学生紧张状态。
（二）English song 在课堂教学中的作用小学生最熟悉的是一些汉语歌曲、童谣，英文歌曲是一种新事物，小学生具有很强的好奇心，所以对英文曲很感兴趣。
初中英语作文-我最喜欢的英文歌曲(My favorite English song)
初中英语作文我最喜欢的英文歌曲(My favorite Englishsong)我最喜欢的英文歌曲(My favorite English song)Richor poor yong or old people aways like listening to the music even though the songs that they like are different.of coures I like English songs becouse they can help me to practice my speaken English and becouse they sound good and my favourite English songs is from an American group backstreet boys .Itis called the shap of my heart .As you know nglish songs lyices are so easy that people can understande them people aways think they are pieces of Ecake and so do Ibut in fact that are lucky like the shape of my heart Ican understant it good for my spoken English do you think so ?I am sure that many song are about loveing and this song is about about it too.I like Brain best because his voice is very good and he can make .The shape of my heart become a real song of loving.Therefore I like it very much.So I am sure that you have known the my favourite song .I hope you will like it.Can you?。
英语儿歌English Songs for Kids 1
英语儿歌English Songs for KidsApple tree 苹果树Apple round, apple red,Apple juicy, apple sweet,Apple apple, I love you,Apple sweet, I love to eat.苹果红，苹果圆。
苹果多汁,苹果甜。
苹果苹果, 我爱你。
苹果香甜, 我爱吃。
BalloonsBalloons can fly. I wonder whyThey haven't any wings!I'd like to know how far they'd go,If we should break their strings!Some like them red, while some, instead Prefer them green or blue.But I just find that any kind is good enough, Don't you?BINGOThere was a farmer had a dog.and Bingo was his name ,OH!and Bingo was his name O.B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O,B-I-N-G-O,and Bingo was his name O.There was a farmer had a dog,and bingo was his name, OH!I-N-G-O! I-N-G-O! I-N-G-O!And bingo was his name, Oh!There was a farmer had a dog,and bingo was his name, OH!N-G-O! N-G-O! N-G-O!And bingo was his name, Oh!There was a farmer had a dog,and bingo was his name, OH!G-O! G-O! G-O!And bingo was his name, Oh!There was a farmer had a dog,and bingo was his name, OH!O! O! O! And bingo was his name, Oh!There was a farmer had a dog,and bingo was his name, OH!And bingo was his name, Oh!Do Re Milet's start at the very beginningA very good place to startWhen you read you beginwith ABCWhen you sing you begin withDo Re MiDo Re MiDo Re MiThe first three notes justhappen to beDo Re MiDo Re MiDo Re Mi Fa So La TiDoe a deera female deerRay a drop of golden sunMe a name I call myselfFar a long long way to runSew a needle pulling threadLa a note to follow sewTea I drink with jam and breadThat will bring us back to DoDo Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do So DoFinger family 手指家族Daddy finger, Daddy finger,Here I am, Here I am,How are you today, very well I thank you. Run away, run away.Mommy finger, Mommy finger,Here I am, Here I am,How are you today, very well I thank you. Run away, run away.Brother finger, Brother finger,Here I am, Here I am,How are you today, very well I thank you. Run away, run away.Sister finger, Sister finger,Here I am, Here I am,How are you today, very well I thank you. Run away, run away.Baby finger, Baby finger,Here I am, Here I am,How are you today, very well I thank you. Run away, run away.Good morning to youGood morning to you,Good morning to you.We're all in our placeswith sunshiny facesGood morning to you,Good morning to you.早早早，早上好，早早早，早上好。
最受欢迎英文歌english song top 100
TOP 1OO SONGS1. don't cry--guns n' roses2. fade to black—METAllic3. dreaming my dream—cranberries4. dying in the sun—cranberries5. never grow old--cranberries6. far away from home--groove coverage7. knocking on heaven's door--guns n' roses8. imagine--john lennon9. yesterday—beatles10. let it be—beatles11. it's my life--bon jovi12. that's why(you go away)--meachael learnsto rock13. you can't say14. yesterday yes a day15. heal the world--meachael kjackson16. the girl is mine--meachael jackson。
17. delicious way—18. under the sea小美人鱼(the little mermaid)19. fighter—Christina20. without you--mariah carey21. when you believe--mariah carey n' whitneyHouston22. Crying in the Rain23. never say goodbye--Hayley Westenra24. Sugar Ray's Someday。
Sugar Ray25. Iris-- Goo Goo Dolls 26. Mystical Machine Gun--Kula Shaker27. Elemental--tears for fears。
english songs
• • • • • • • • • Take to your heart ? Morning air Pretty boy Promises don’t come easy Big big world Lemon tree Every moment of my wife You are not alone Rhythmy of the rain
• Shoobie do lang lang) 无比惆怅 （Shoobie do lang lang) 无比惆怅 • Looking back on how it was in years gone by 回首过去 的几年 • And the good times that I had 我曾有过的欢乐时光 • Makes today seem rather sad 今天似乎更加悲伤 • So much has changed 一切都变了 • It was songs of love that I would sing to then 这就是那 些跟着唱过的旧情歌 • And I memorize each word 我记住的每个字眼 • Those old melodies 那些古老旋律 • Still sound so good to me 对我仍然那么动听 • As they melt the years away 可以把岁月融化 • Every Sha-la-la-la 每一声Sha-la-la-la • Every Wo-o-wo-o 每一声Wo-o-wo-o • Still shinesore
• Yesterday Once More 一首经典英文歌曲。 中文名《昔日重来》或《昨日重现》。深 入人心，历久不衰。 • 演唱者 • 词曲：理查德.卡朋特/约翰.贝迪斯
大学英语二第三单元
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Warm-up Questions 1. Is there a generation gap between you and your parents? 2. What will you do if you have different opinions with your parents? 3. What are the major components of a play?
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In a fast-food restaurant, Father 1~65 embarrassed Sean by talking too proudly to the restaurant manager. In the Thompson family dinning room, 66~169 Father embarrassed Diane by persuading a work-mate into pressing his son to ask her to the senior prom. In an office at Heidi’s high school, 170~210 Father embarrassed Heidi by boasting to an official about how bright she was.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylath, Minnesota in the USA, is widely regarded as perhaps America’s greatest popular songwriter born in the twentieth century. Much of his best work is from the 1960s when his musical shadow was so large that he took on political influence. The civil rights movement had no more moving anthem than his song Blowin’ in the Wind. Millions of young people embraced his song The Times They Are AChangin’ during that era of extreme change. The radical political group The Weathermen named themselves after a lyric in Dylan’s song Subterranean Homesick Blues (“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows”).
English Songs
昨日重现 Yesterday Once More
every shalala every wo'wo still shines every shing-a-ling-a-ling that they're startingto sing so fine all my best memorise come back clearly to me some can even make me cry just like before. it's yesterday once more.
and the good times that had makes today seem rather sad, so much has changed. it was songs of love that i would sing to them and i'd memories each word. those old melodies still sound so good to me as they melt the years away
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Book 2 Unit1
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star How I wonder what you are Up above the world so high Like a diamond in the sky Twinkle, twinkle, little star How I wonder what you are
ENGLISH SONGS
歌曲是综合的艺术体裁，包含音乐性与文学性。
歌曲的变化反映时代的变迁，不同时期有不同的特点，不同的人也有不同的记忆和感受。
歌曲所具有的极高的审美价值，完全可以起到修复人类心灵的作用。
歌曲带给人们的是全方位的艺术享受，优美的旋律使人能够产生高尚的想法，丰富人类的感情，促进他们理解人类情感的深邃内涵，达到心灵的和谐以及与自然的契合。
Avril Ramona Lavigne WhibleyTOMORROWlet go 展翅高飞and I wanna believe you 我想相信你when you tell me that it'll be ok 当你告诉我会没事ya I try to believe you 我尝试去相信你but I don't 但是我做不到when you say that it's gonna be 当你告诉我一切都会来临it always turns out to be a different way 世事总是如此多变I try to believe you 我尝试去相信你not today, today, today, today, today...但不是今天I don't know how I'll feel 我不知道我会有怎么样的感觉tomorrow(tomorrow), tomorrow 明天I don't know what to say 我不知道该怎么说tomorrow(tomorrow), tomorrow 明天is a different day 已经是不同的了it's always been up to you 什么事总是由你决定it's turning around it's up to me 现在已经改变那是我决定的I'm gonna do what I have to do 我要做我必须去做的just don't 只是不give me a little time 给我一点时间leave me alone a little while 让我一个人静静的呆一会儿maybe it's not too late 也许现在还不是很晚not today, today, today, today, today 不是今天I don't know how I'll feel 我不知道我会有怎么样的感觉tomorrow(tomorrow), tomorrow 明天I don't know what to say 我不知道该怎么说tomorrow(tomorrow), tomorrow 明天is a different day 已经是不同的了hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeahand I know I'm not ready 我知道我还没准备好hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeahmaybe tomorrow 也许明天吧hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeahI know I'm not ready 我知道我还没准备好hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeahmaybe tomorrow 也许明天吧and I wanna believe you 我想相信你when you tell me that it'll be ok 当你告诉我会没事i try to believe you 我尝试去相信你not today, today, today, today, today...但不是今天tomorrow it may change 明天也许会改变InnocenceWaking up I see that everything is ok睁开双眼我发现一切如期上演The first time in my life and now it's so great我的生活从未如此美好呈现Slowing down I look around and I am so amazed放慢脚步环顾四面我感到惊艳I think about the little things that make life great那些让生活美好的细节我开始看见I wouldn't change a thing about it我不会让它改变This is the best feeling这感觉毫无缺陷This innocence is brilliant,这份纯真如此迷人I hope that it will stay我希望它留存This moment is perfect,完美的一瞬please don't go away,请就此停顿I need you now现在是我需要你的时候And I'll hold on to it,我会深深留住这感受don't you let it pass you by别让它从你身边溜走I found a place so safe, not a single tear这片空间很安全我不再有泪眼The first time in my life and now it's so clear我的生活从未如此清晰呈现Feel calm I belong, I'm so happy here不再狂躁开始留恋这是我的乐园It's so strong and now I let myself be sincere 强烈的震撼现在我让自己变得诚虔I wouldn't change a thing about it我不会让它改变This is the best feeling这感觉毫无缺陷This innocence is brilliant,这份纯真如此迷人I hope that it will stay我希望它留存This moment is perfect,完美的一瞬please don't go away,请就此停顿I need you now现在是我需要你的时候And I'll hold on to it,我会深深留住这感受don't you let it pass you by别让它从你身边溜走It's the state of bliss you think you're dreaming 命运的眷顾让你以为这是梦幻It's the happiness inside that you're feeling而你真切感到幸福的浸染It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry如此美丽令你不禁泪眼潸然It's the state of bliss you think you're dreaming 命运的眷顾让你以为这是梦幻It's the happiness inside that you're feeling而你真切感到幸福的浸染It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry如此美丽令你不禁泪眼潸然It's so beautiful it makes you want to cry如此美丽令你不禁泪眼潸然This innocence is brilliant,这份纯真如此灿烂it makes you want to cry令你不禁泪眼潸然This innocence is brilliance,这份纯真如此珍贵please don't go away请不要消退Cause I need you now因为现在是我需要你的时候And I'll hold on to it,我会深深留住这感受don't you let it pass you by别让它从你身边溜走This innocence is brilliant,这份纯真如此迷人I hope that it will stay我希望它留存This moment is perfect,完美的一瞬please don't go away,请就此停顿I need you now现在是我需要你的时候And I'll hold on to it,我会深深留住这感受don't you let it pass you by别让它从你身边溜走Justin Bieber / 全名Justin Drew BieberYou know you love me,I know you care我知道你爱我，我知道你在意just shout whenever, And I'll be there无论何时你呼唤我，我都会及时出现You want my love, You want my heart你想要我的爱，想要我的心And we would never ever ever be apart我们将一直永远不分离Are we an item? Girl quit playing我们是在一起的吧？女孩别折磨我了we're just friends, what are you saying你说我们只是朋友，我却不这么认为Said there's another as you look right in my eyes而你直视我的眼睛说你心里有别人My first love broke my heart for the first time我的初恋就这样第一次伤了我的心And I was like然后我说Baby, baby, baby ohh亲爱的亲爱的亲爱的like baby, baby, baby noo 我说亲爱的亲爱的亲爱的不like baby, baby, baby ohh 我说亲爱的亲爱的亲爱的I thought you'd always be mine mine我以为你会永远是我的我的Baby, baby, baby ohhlike baby, baby, baby noolike baby, baby, baby ohhI thought you'd always be mine,mine我以为你会永远是我的我的oh oh For you, I would have done whatever为了你，我可以赴汤蹈火and I just can't believe we ain't together而我无法相信我们不在一起了And I wanna play it cool,but I'm losin' you我想把爱情玩的很酷，但是我却失去了你I'll buy you anything, I'll buy you any ring我会给你买任何东西，我会给你买任何戒指now I'm in pieces , baby fix me现在我内心已成为碎片，宝贝请修复我And just shake me till you wake me from this bad dream 请把我从这个噩梦里摇醒I'm going down, down, down,down我变得越来越沮丧And I just can't believe my first love won't be around我只是不敢相信我的初恋会不在我的身边and now I'm likeBaby, baby, baby ohhlike baby, baby, baby noolike baby, baby, baby ohhI thought you'd always be mine mine同上When i was 13 I had my first love当我13岁时，我有了我的初恋there was nobody that compared to my baby没有人可以和我的宝贝相比And nobody came between us no one could ever come above并且没有任何人可以介入我们也没有人可以比我们更高She had me goin' crazy她让我变得疯狂Oh i was star-struck.oh我为她沉迷She woke me up daily don’t need no starbucks她每天叫醒我，不需要星巴克（咖啡）She made my heart pound I skip a beat when i see her in the street 她让我心跳加速当我在街上见到她时，心跳会漏一拍And at school，on the playground在学校和操场也是一样But i really wanna see her on the weekend但是我还想在周末见到她、She knows she got me dazing她知道她令我眩晕Cause she was so amazing因为她是如此炫丽and now my heart is breaking而现在我的心正在碎裂But i just keep on saying但是我还是继续在说。
Listen to English songs
Listen to English songs, movies and tapes.比如有条件的话看些六人行我有双字幕的,你要的话,我教你怎么做双字幕电影, 越狱也不错,我也有双字幕的,我感觉这样学的快多了.下面是别人的意见,比较好,让你看看先说第一点.关于听力基本功的认识问题我建议大家去买一本钟道隆编的《逆向法巧学英语》一书仔细看看,里面很多道理也说的很清楚了.我这里只想以我的亲身体验"斩钉截铁"的告诉大家:开始"真正"练习听力的时候(我这里所提到的"真正" 不是指那些考试技巧,而是发自内心的想要掌握,运用,享受英语的源动力),千万不可操之过急,一开始就去听那些原版的标准速度的听力资料,一方面这样的方法极不科学;另一方面也会给自己刚刚培养起来的自信心带来巨大的重创.十有八九(也可以说是所有的人)都会很快放弃的.我自己当初也是这样,感觉简直是在听天书,十几分钟的录音下来能够把Topic听准确已经是很不错了,当中的细节部分根本没有时间反应就一闪而过了.这种过程简直就是一种"煎熬". 当然也有少数意志力惊人的朋友坚持了下来,但是由于方法的失策,造成自己把大量的时间精力(有时可以说是青春)投入其中,可是回报却难以和付出平衡,收效甚微.说到这儿叫我想起以前我们有一位上外的听力老师讲的真人真事:一位研究生深知自己听力不过关,决心发奋苦读.于是他每天早上都坚持听广播电台里的标准英语,这样一听就是五年的时间.这种苦行僧似的磨炼并没有使他的听力水平真正得以提高.后来我们这位老师在了解了他的情况以后,告诉他之所以到现在他的听力还未真正突破最主要的原因就是他的基础没有打好,总是泛泛而听,而且总是听些已经有中文背景知识的广播,就会造成一种错觉,好象什么都听懂了,又好象什么也没听懂.大意能够抓住(其实是有背景知识的原故),真正精确到每一句话,每一个单词却总是丢三落四的,不能准确的传情达意.这种沙上建塔的"辛劳"永远也不会建成坚固的大厦,而总是在进行建了倒下,倒下了再建的重复劳动.再说第二点.从慢速英语入手是真正科学的听力突破方法.而且在我自己的实践过程中摸索出一些听力带动口语,锻炼口译的好方法.下面我想结合我给大家提供的听力资料具体谈一谈练习的方法:1.下载完相关的听力资料后,用realplayer G2进行播放,我这里暂时不想给大家提供原文,尤其对那些本来就很清晰的听力资料.(不是很清楚的资料我回加入原文的),这主要是希望大家不要依赖原文,自己一定要一个单词一个单词的完全听懂.有的同学说我有那么几个单词实在听不懂怎么办?大家想一想,慢速英语的单词量是1500到2000,也就是说一个比较好的高中生的单词量已经超过了许多,更何况四六级都已通过的你.听不懂的唯一原因绝对不是生词的问题,(这种问题只有在听标准英语的时候才会产生,以后我会和大家专门讨论的)只能是你对这个单词的发音极其陌生,大脑根本没有反映.如果让你看一看原文,你会不屑一顾的.但在听的时候却不知所云.起初我练习的时候有时为了一个单词可以想上正正一天,嘴里老是念道着这个单词的发音.我知道这个单词我一定认识,直到某一刻恍然大悟:咳!不就是这么简单的一个单词嘛!这时我总是猛拍自己的脑袋骂道"真是愚蠢".:-) 当然如果有些同学说这段录音我已经听了十遍了,当中的几个单词你就是打死我我也听不出来.如果真的到了这个地步,你可以把你的问题发表在世博英语论坛里,我会告诉你答案的.2.接下来要做的就是要保证这一段录音你是完完全全的听懂了.什么是完完全全的听懂了呢?就是每听完一句话,你都能准确的复述出来,包括每一个单词.这里在语音上不是很好的朋友要注意了,由于是慢速英语,所以只要你有正常的听力能力再加上一定的毅力,就完全可以把自己的发音模仿的和VOA的播音员没什么两样,正如李阳老师所指出的:发音是一个人的英语门面.的确是这样的!如果你按照这样的方法用心练习,不出一两个月,你的发音就会有长足的进步.其实我们大多数中国人的模仿发音天赋都是很好的,随便叫出一名大学四级通过的大学生,他(她)的发音就要比我所见到的意大利人,日本人,菲律宾人...的发音不知要好多少倍.其实我们中国学生在口语和听力上缺陷主要有两个原因:一是缺乏练习.这也是传统教学方法的遗憾.包括我自己,也是这种只注重书面的"分析英语"的受害者.二是缺乏勇气.老是害怕自己会说错,害怕丢脸.除非你是在国外长大,英语就是母语,你可以"自豪"的说:我就是说错了那也是对的,因为英语是我的母语.而我们把英语作为第二语言的学习是不可能不犯错误的,多犯错误是为了少犯错误.每当我缺乏勇气的时候,我就会用"I enjoy losing face!"这句话来激励自己.噢!还是说听力吧.这样一句一句直到把每一句话完全"吃掉",已经基本上可以保证你已听懂了这段文章.要达到什么样的标准呢?我对自己的要求是在落后一两个单词的同步复述.很多同学到这里就到此为止了.我却以为这样太可惜了.如果说上面这一点是练习了语音的话,下面的两个重要工作才是我们利用听力材料练习口语和口译的重要.3.现在大家已经把这段录音的意思完全搞懂了,而且能够惟妙惟肖的基本同步复述了.请大家注意,直到现在你的大脑还没有动起来,也就是说这些完全是些机械的模仿,刻板的复述.这种机械的重复对于我们的口语和开口能力是不会有"事半功倍"的效果的.要想提高自己的口语水平,在这里就一定要学会用自己的话,请注意是用自己的话,而不是照本宣章,把所听到录音的大意死活说出来.做这一步是在听完整段录音之后.此时所说的英语才是你真正的英语口语水平.在练习中尽量使用刚刚听到的一些关键动词和词组.在说的时候,想象自己正在对一个没有听过录音的同学讲述故事的情节.我相信很多同学在刚刚开始练习的时候会"憋的"说不出几句象样的话,或是在大意和情节上丢三落四的.出现这种情况太正常了.这样就反映了我们刚刚所做的同步复述只是一个辨音过程.现在所做的自我总结才真正开动了我们的大脑,提高了真正的口语水平.4.好了!到了这一步你已经很不错了,不仅能够把这段录音完全听懂,同步复述,而且还可以用自己的英语对你的朋友娓娓道来.是不是感觉很有成就感啊!但是我还得继续更深层次的练习.对了,就是口译能力,我们中国学生特有的中英文自由转换能力.还是刚刚那段录音,这回是放一句英语,你就立刻把这句话翻译成地道的中文,翻译成我们平时所讲的中国话.你可别小看这一步,自己试着去翻翻看,就会马上懂得:我们能够同步的用英语复述了并不代表我们就可以同步的翻译成地道的中文.我对自己的要求也是在落后一句的速度下进行同步翻译,由于是慢速英语,所以只要耐心的多练习几遍就一定能够达到同步听译的水平.至此,我们不仅已经对这段录音了如指掌,而且还利用它进行了有针对性的口语和口译训练.很多同学老是抱怨没有语言环境,我觉得语言环境多数情况下还得靠自己创造.请大家再次注意,上面我所介绍的听力方法都是针对慢速英语的,大家不要操之过急,一步一个脚印,把十盘慢速英语的磁带按照这样三步认真的做下来,你的听力就已经打好了坚实的基础,这时你再把曾经认为是天书的那些听力材料翻出来试一下,怎么样?那种感觉现在的你一定不会相信的.我当时是高兴的连蹦带跳仰天长"笑"!只有这个时候才能感受到"不经历风雨,怎么见彩虹"的真正含义.当然你也可以把这种方法推广到你现在所应试的听力教材中去,我自己现在特喜欢用这种方法拿托福的听力对话开刀,练过一段时间后就开始"喜欢"上托福的听力考试题了,虽然自己从没有参加过正式的考试,但是做做那些市面上的全真试题感觉就好象在玩文字游戏,很多题目觉得答案上写的都是废话,这是把对话完全听懂的必然结果.好了,我已经把自己最好的听力练习经验和大家分享了,剩下的就是看各位的"功力"了.我现在每天还在加强听力训练,下个目标就是VOA 的标准英语,要达到象我们听中文广播一样的水平是我梦寐以求的事.有些地方已经有了些眉目,等以后我会专门写一篇有关标准英语听力的文章和大家交流吧.最后我想祝愿大家能够早日突破听力障碍,享受到听英语的真正意义和乐趣!。
my favourite English song
My favorite English songMy favorite English song named “What makes you beautiful ”which is played in a performance by “ One Direction ”. It’s one of the most famous bands in the England . The song “ What makes you beautiful ” is not only a love song , but also an encouragement song . It’s tells the boy love a simple girl and the girl’s everything are change into beautiful in the boy’s eyes . The words of the song “Being the way that you are is enough .”is showed us about : believe you self that you are the most beautiful . The rhythm of the song is relaxing and happy makes the listener feel that there isn’t any bad things that we can’t go through in our daily life and everyone has the advantages ,“Everyone else in the room can see it , everyone else but you ”. Maybe you think you are not a person who often attracts somebody’s attention , but what you don’t know is that there is someone who always watching your good points in the shadow , maybe there is someone who really admires your shining point which you ever do not find it .I love this song so much that i can already sing it perfectly . You say that is only an easy relaxing song , but in my opinion , it’s a way to help you find yourself.。
好听的英语歌带中文歌词English song
Promise you wont hold me down承诺你惯于保持我失望
And when we reach a good place当我们到达一个好地方
Let's be sure to leave no trace让我们一定要留下痕迹
Promise they wont track us down承诺他们不要我们失望
在一起的时间总是不够
When you and I are alone, I’ve never felt so at home
你我孤独时，我没有在家的感觉
What will it take to make or break this hint of love
制造然后破译爱的暗示的，将是什么
英文歌曲：Butterfly fly away
You tuck me in, turn out the light 你给我把被子掖好，关上灯
Left me safe and sound at night 让我安心地躺着，聆听夜晚的声音
You had to do it all alone 你必须完成它
Make a living, make a home 经历一种生活，营造一个家
Must have been as hard as it could be 无论多艰苦
And when I couldn't sleep at night 当我夜里不能入睡时
You can hear the waves in underwater caves
你会听见来自水下洞穴的海浪声
As if you actually were inside a saltwater room
English songs
one little finger-儿童歌曲One little finger,one little finger,One little finger,tap,tap,tap! Point to the ceiling,point to the floor. Put it on your nose. One little finger,one little finger, one little finger, Tap taptap! Point to the ceiling,point to the floor. Put it on your eye. One little finger,one little finger,One little finger,tap,tap,tap! Point to the ceiling,point to the floor. Put it on your head. One little finger,one little finger,One little finger,tap,tap,tap! Point to the ceiling,point to the floor. Put it on your mouth. One little finger,one little finger,One little finger,tap,tap,tap! Point to the ceiling,point to the floor. Put it on your nose. One little finger,one little finger, one little finger, Tap taptap! Point to the ceiling,point to the floor. Put it on your eye. One little finger,one little finger,One little finger,tap,tap,tap! Point to the ceiling,point to the floor. Put it on your head. One little finger,one little finger,One little finger,tap,tap,tap! Point to the ceiling,point to the floor. Put it on your mouth.Head And Shoulder Knees And Toes Knees And Toes Knees And Toes Head And Shoulder Knees And Toes Eyes ears mouth nose Head And Shoulder Knees And Toes Knees And Toes Knees And Toes Head And Shoulder Knees And Toes Eyes ears mouth nose Head And Shoulder Knees And Toes Knees And Toes Knees And Toes Head And Shoulder Knees And Toes Eyes ears mouth noseGoodbye song for Children。
The English Songs
English Songs , Phymes,Poems & Chants Collected:Lin Bo Date:December, 20041．Good morning to you!Good morning to you. Good morning to you. Good morning ,dear teacher. Good morning to you !2．The A B C Song!A B C D E F G ,H I J K L M N .O P Q , R S T . U V W X Y Z ,X Y Z .Now you see ,I can say my A B C . a b c d e f g , h I j k l m n , o p q r s t , u v w x y z , x y z . Now you see ,I can say my a b c .3．Listen and chantThree two one O ! Let’s go ! Let’s go ! One , two ,three four . Please go and close the door . Five , six , seven ,eight . Hurry up ! Don’t be late . Nine ,ten ,nine ,ten .Get a ruler and a pen .4．Hello ! How are you ?Hello ! Hello ! Hello ! Hello ! Hello ! Hello ! How are you ?Hello ! Hello ! Hello ! Hello ! Hello ! Hello ! How are you ?Fine , Fine , Fine , Fine .Thank you ,thank you very much !Fine , Fine , Fine , Fine .Thank you ,thank you very much！5．The number songZero ,one two three four five six seven ,eight nine ten , begin again .Zero ,one two three four five six seven ,eight nine ten ,that’s the end .6.Listen ,read and chantIn a dark ,dark woods there’s a dark ,dark house .In the dark ,dark house ,there’s a dark ,dark room .In the dark ,dark room ,there’s a dark ,dark cupboard .In the dark ,dark cupboard ,there’s a dark ,dark shelfOn the dark ,dark shelf ,there’s a dark ,dark box .In the dark ,dark box ,there’s a small black dog .7.Read and chanWhich and who , W hich and who ? Which is Sam and who is Mike ?The tall one’s Sam and the short one’s Mike .8.Lucy ,put your shoes on !It’s time to go to school . It’s time to go to school . Lucy ,put your shoes on !It’s time to go to school . It’s time to go home . It’s time to go home .Lucy ,put your shoes on ! It’s time to go home . It’s time to go to bed .It’s time to go to bed .Lucy ,take your shoes off ! It’s time to go to bed .9.The spelling song1.Boys:Polly ,can you spell its name ? Polly ,can you spell its name ?Polly ,can you spell its name ? One , two , three !Girls:Yes , we can !P-O-double L-Y !2.Gs:Li Lei , can you spell his name ? Li Lei , can you spell his name ?Li Lei , can you spell his name ? One , two , three !Bs:Yes , we can !L-I-L-E-I !3.Bs:Han Mei , can you spell her name ? Han Mei , can you spell her name ?Han Mei , can you spell her name ? One , two , three !Gs: Yes , we can ! H-A-N-M-E-I !e and see my familyCome and see my family . Under the old apple tree ! This is my father . How do you do ? Sit down and have a cup of tea with me !11.Read and chantThere is a brown bear . Sitting in a black chair .Combing its brown hair . Eating a yellow pear .12. Read and chantI am a student . You are a student .He is a teacher .She is a teacher .He’s my teacher .She’s your teacher .I’m his student . You’re her student .13. Read and chantWhat’s your favourite sport ? Football , fotball , fotball !What’s his favourite sport ? V olleyball , V olleyball , V olleyball !What’s her favourite sport ? Skating , Skating , Skating !What’s their favourite sport ? Swimming , Swimming ,Swimming !14.LET YOUR KITE FLY HIGHFly , fly , fly your kite . High in the sky ! Up and down .Round and round , Let your kite fly high !15..Read and chandWhat day is today ?Today is Monday . Monday ,Tuesday ,Wednesday .What day is today ?Today is Thursday . Thursday ,Friday ,Saturday .What day is today ?Today is Sunday . Sunday , Sunday , Sunday .Today is a fun day .16. Read and chantEnglishmen come from England .They speak British English .Americans come from America . They speak American English .Australians come from Australia .They speak Australian English .Canadians come from Canada . They speak French and Canadian English .17. Read and chantWhat do you like doing ?I like singing and dancing .What does he like doing ?He likes skating and swimming .What does she like doing ?She likes cooking and eating .What do they like doing ?They like writing and drawing18. Read and chantDifferent people do different things:Farmers grow us rice .Barkers make us bread . Artists draw us pictures .Postmen bring us letters . Teachers teach us English .Drivers drive us to places . Writers write us books .19.GOOD BETTE BESTGood ,better ,best .Never let it rest ,Till good is better ,And better is best .20.THE MORE WE GET TOGETHERThe more we get together , together ,together . The more we get together .The happier we’ll be .For your friends are my friends .And my friends are your friends .The more we get together .The happier we’ll be .21. Poem:I HEAD A BIRD SINGI heard a bird sing In the dark of December . A magical thingAnd sweet to remember . ＂We are never to springThan we were in September .” I heard a bird sing In the dark of December .22.Poem:FOUR SEASONSWhat is the season When the flowers bloom（开花）?It is spring , With a thundering boom (雷声).What is the season When the sun shines bright ?It is summer , Gleaming(闪光)its happy light .What is the season When the rains begin to call ?It is autumn , When the colourful leaves fall .What is the season When the snow flies wild(疯狂) ?It is winter , Bringing smiles to every child .23.Poem:look at the moonOh ,look at the moon ,Round and bright up there ;Oh ,she looks like alight in the air .Last week she was smaller ,And she bent like a bow ; But now she’s become bigger ,And round as an O . Pretty moon ,pretty moon ,How you shine on the window, And make it all bright on my beautiful floor .24.Phyme:WAKE-UP TIMEIt’s wake-up time for flowers . It’s time to grow ?I find them every year , They have a way to tell ,Growing in sunshine , Here’s what to do .Knowing spring is here . Just close your eyesHow do they know And smell !25.Poem:LIFELife can be good , Life can be badLife is mostly cheerful , But sometimes sad .Life can be dreams , Life can be great thoughts ;Life can mean a person , Sitting in a court .Life can be dirty , Life can even be painful ;But life is what you make it , So try to make it beautiful .26..ChantJim is a boy . He’s not a toy .Mimi is a cat . It’s not fat .Kate is a girl . She is not tall .Tim is a mouse . It’s in that house .27.Phyme:FRIENDSHIPI met a good friend We sang togetherWho came from another land . And had a lot of fun !I couldn’t speak his language , Singing is a language ,But I took him by the hand . You can speak with anyone .28. Are you clever ? Solve the puzzle !There are three islands far from here.The first one is the largest.The second is the farthest.The third one is smallest.The biggest island is more interesting than the farthest.The smallest islands is more interesting than the first.Which island is the most interesting,the first,the second or the third ?Success is from hard work . Hope everything goes well !December 13, 2004。
英文歌曲对英语教学的意义(英文版)
AbstractSince English songs have a positive effect on English learning. It can help create a relaxing atmosphere, increase learners’ interest and build up learners’ confidence. Additionally, English song is an important role in helping with correcting the pronunciation, remembering and accumulating vocabulary, learning foreign culture, and developing sensitivity to English. So this paper brings forth a strategy, that is, to teach English by English songs.Key Words: English teaching; English songs摘要英文歌曲对英语学习有着很大的帮助，它不仅能够创造一种轻松愉快的气氛，而且还有利于提高学习者的兴趣，增强学习者的信心，从而促进英语学习。
另外，英文歌曲可以帮助矫正英语语音，牢记和积累大量词汇，学习外国文化和培养英语语感等等，而这些方面都对英语能力的提高起着很大的促进作用。
因此，本文提出了一个策略，即充分利用英文歌曲教英语。
关键词：英语教学；英文歌曲Contents1. Introduction 12. Positive effects of music (1)3. Some c onnections between music and English learning (1)4. Some advantages of English songs (2)4.1 English songs can arouse interest and heighten confidence (2)4.2 English songs can strengthen memory and accumu late language materials (3)4.3 English songs are good for learning pronunciation and rhythm (4)4.4 English songs are good for students to controlling grammar (5)4.5 English songs are a source of aural input (6)4.6 Englis h songs contain amounts of comprehensive language knowledge (6)4.7 English songs carry rich foreign culture (7)5. The methodology of using English songs to teach English (8)5.1. The selection principles of English songs (9)5.2 The steps of teaching English songs (10)6. Conclusion (11)References (12)1. IntroductionAt the very beginning of human society, when there was a big harvest or while they were working, laboring people expressed their happiness, anger, grief and joy by means of talking and singing in their own language. The language later became the earliest simple folk tune. With the rapid development of human society, this kind of language art had been improved a lot, and it had been developed into songs. Now songs win great popularity among people. As we all know, most people love music and love songs. Then why not take advantage of English songs to teach English?2. Positive effects of musicMusic, as one of the oldest forms of art, has many positive effects. It is closely related to peoples’ life. First music is a great language package that bundles culture, vocabulary, listening, grammar and a host of other language skills. Second, music not only can control the rhythm of human body, but also has a direct influence on human brain. Music can cheer up a person, make a person full of high spirit, and even bri ng out a person’s active mood. So it can help the brain memorize things more quickly and help to keep them for a much longer time The third, as Duan Ruiling (1997) ever mentioned that “students’ big attainment in music, or high music intelligence, has a po sitive influence on their pronunciation.”3. Some connections between music and English learningMusic and language have some features in common. Such as stress, tone, pauses and rhyme. Sounds are the roots of both music and speech. Both of them are from the process of sounds, and are used by their authors or speakers to convey a message. Beside music has a great positive effect on the development of English skills. “The higher one’s music intelligence is, the more sense of rhythm of spoken English he has. According to Fonseca Mora(2000)” , music nature of language influences an English learner’s pronunciation and even the whole process of his English study . Additionally, the relationship between listening and speaking can not be ignored. Language input comes before language output. Listening is a process of information input. While speaking is a process of information output. In other words, music is a kind of language input which helps the learner to store and convey all kinds of information.4 Some advantages of English songs4.1 English songs can arouse interest and heighten confidenceEveryone likes songs. English songs are enjoyable and attractive because of their affective power. Songs can create an atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed. So, the students will not feel so anxious or shy to speak English as they are attracted by the interesting music. As we know interest is the best guide. When students feel enjoyable, their interest can be easily stimulated. If in the course of learning, teachers teach some songs with part of the language rules, the students will participate in singing actively, therefore this kind of activity would help the students to memorize the language materials. By singing English songs, the interest to learn English is aroused. At the same time if those who are learning English can sing in English, they will have the feeling of success. This success is just the motivation to learn English and drive them to learn more. It can also rise students’ confidence. When teachers find some students are lacking of the confidence to speak English loudly, teachers can use this method to let these students sing English songs and to encourage them to speak out English bravely. Thus the confidence of the students would be more easily heightened.4.2 English songs can strengthen memory and accumulate language materials.In the language learning a lot of knowledge need to be remembered specially. It will take a lot of time to read and recite mechanically. After some time, the knowledge will all be forgotten. If we write songs with these language rules or choose suitable songs, we will find it is easy to remember. The language in the songs may be not written for particular language learning. But it provides more chances for the students to contact with English. The more English knowledge they contact, the better their spoken English is. When students learn the words or language points in a song, the words or language points will be very easier to be remembered for they appear in their brains again. In the revision lesson, we can strengthen students’ memory by singing songs and they will summarize language regularity.Besides, singing English songs is the course of accumulating language materials. They learn words, phrases and all kinds of expression s from songs. In people’s daily life songs are more natural than language; songs like can come into people’s hearts quietly and naturally and accompany people’s lives. When students listen to more songs they will speak or sing out without thinking and use these words, phrases and expressions fluently. Moreover the language learning from the songs will not be forgotten. And even these songs will accompany students’ lives. With the improvement of language level, they will understand the lyrics and master the language naturally. Here is another example:As is known to all, the United States has fifty-two states, and many of the names of these states are not so easy to pronounce accurately and remember well. While Susan Nipp’s song The United States can give some help because it contains all of the fifty-two states in the lyric: “The United States, the United States, I love my country the United States, There’s Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut and Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, and Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri…” As songs are always full of emotions and rhythm, singing aloud with the help of the melody and the musicality of language is useful for memorizing words.4.3 English songs are good for learning pronunciation and rhythm.Listening to and singing English songs as more as possible contributes much to learning accurate pronunciation, intonation and rhythm of spoken English. From English songs, we can get lots of phonetic knowledge, such as, change of length of vowels, pauses plosives, lose of plosives, sound linking, weak-forms, assimilation, stress, rhythm and so on. Linguistic researches have already shown that every language has its own intonation and rhythmic. According to Fonseca Mora, music and language have common features; they are stress, tone, pauses and rhythm. Here is a simple song Come `and `See `My `Family in which sound linking is reflected.“Come `and `see `my `family,︶`Under `the `old `apple `tree!︶`This `is `my `father. `How do you do?︶`Sit `down `and `have `a `cup `of `tea `with `me.”︶︶In this song, the technique of sound linking is so obvious that we can make use of it to achieve fluency that is an important factor in spoken English.4.4 English songs are good for students to control grammarIn English teaching, grammar is an important part and the students sometimes feel bored to learn grammar. So if teachers can combine some grammar principles with songs, it would be a good way for the students to identify and remember the principles. Take this English song “yours and mine” for example:“Look at around and you will see,All the things belong to you and me.Look around and you will find,This whole world is yours and it’s mine.Every bird, every flower, every tree, they all belong to you and me.”From this song students should understand how to use “me, you, mine and yours. And these words also can be changed to them, theirs, him his, her, hers, and so on. Then the students can use all of them.4.5 English songs are a source of aural inputEnglish songs are a kind of especially good listening material. Compared with some English test listening materials, they are more interesting, motivating, attractive and unforgettable. They are never dull. As is mentioned in this paper, listening is closely related to speaking, and more language input is helpful for more effective language output. Listening to English songs as often as possible is in some way good for the improvement of speaking ability.4.6 English songs contain amounts of comprehensive language knowledgeEnglish songs contain a lot of language knowledge. This mainly reflects in words, phrases, idioms, expressions, sentence patterns, and also spoken grammar. Actually, spoken language is not merely a variant of “correct” written forms. In spoken English, we can find the widespread utilization of ellipsis. For exa mple, we can often hear sentences in English songs like “Don’t know why, don’t know why…” which has no subject. The subject (maybe “I”) is left out here. This kind of ellipsis phenomenon occurs frequently in oral communication. As we know, in English study, there are so many words, expressions, and even rules of spoken grammar to remember and then to use freely and correctly; and usually they seem to be so dull or difficult. In spite of this, for effective oral communication, it is still quite necessary to master as many as possible. Then learning English songs may be a not bad choice, because lyrics of English songs contain a large vocabulary, sentence patterns and spoken grammar.Besides, words in English songs are often simple and vivid, and most of them are those used in daily life of the western people. Last but not the least, as lyric embodies the development of society, we can get new words and expressions easily and quickly. New words often come along with the progressing of society. Some words are given more meanings or an entirely different meaning; some are not used any more or are used just on a few special occasions. As new age brings new things, by learning pop songs, we will be able to get the newest and most modern words and expressions.4.7 English songs carry rich foreign cultureIntroducing songs into language learning has incomparable effects in introducing social backgrounds and cultures of English speaking countries.“As Laroy said, ‘songs are a very traditional learning aid. Learning thr ough songs can actually be described as being very natural. This naturalness is demonstrated by the fact that in all cultures singing songs has always been one of the most wide spread ways for children to learn. Songshave always accompanied important events in life and have transmitted a good deal of traditional culture…” Many English songs have existed for a long time, they can tell us much information about the culture of a country and the history. Speaking good English needs some background knowledge of English-speaking countries. Take the English songs Silent Night Holy Night for example: “Round young virgin mother and child!” “Shepherds quake at the sight!” “Christ the Savior is born!” “Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.” All these sentences tell us the famous foreign holiday---Christmas Day. From this song, we can learn many useful words about Christmas such as “Virgin Mother”, ”shepherds”, “Christ the Savior”, “Jesus”, etc.. So we can remember all of them easily and keep them in mind for a long time.In the song Dance Carol, there is such a sentence: “Easter would come when Christmas is done if lent…” From this sentence, we can know the holiday---Easter, and the important knowledge: Easter comes after Christmas. Thus we can remember this very easily and keep it in mind for a long time.From another song Rain, Rain, Go Away, we can learn that the special geographical position of England leads to large amounts of rainfall and changeable weather. So, the English greet each other like this, “Lovely day, isn’t it?” Once we know about this, when we greet people in English we will never say like Chinese, “Have you eaten?” or “Where are you going?”. Therefore, to speak more authentic English, we have to know much about western culture, which can help to avoid making stupid mistakes in real communication with the Western people.5. The methodology of using English songs to teach English5. 1 The selection principles of English songsIn modern world, music is everywhere; songs are available almost everywhere. So it is very easy to touch English songs. When we use English songs to serve teaching. We should pay attention to some aspectsFirst, the lyrics should connect with the content of teaching. For example, when we teach the English number, the song “ten little Indians” would be the best choice.Second, choosing songs should accord to the character of age and psychology of learners. Only when we choose songs by thinking about these factors can the learners receive the great achievement in English learning. Teachers shou ld choose the songs according to the students’ English level. Some English songs are longer and more difficult, which is not good for low level learners. Like children’s songs Colors of the Wind, My Golden Sun, My Little Table, etc. is good for children to learn. And songs like Eyes on Me, Yesterday Once More, Big Big World, etc. is good for adults to learn.Thirdly, teaching English songs should be timely and in the right quantity. In addition, teaching songs should have distinct aims, after singing a song the students would know what language point they can learn from the song. For example the song “Head and shoulders” is a good example. The lyrics are: “head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees ands toes. Eyes and ears and mouth and nose, head and shoulde rs knees and toes, knees and toes.” After learning this song the students should understand what a countable noun is and what is an uncountable noun. So the aim of learning is obvious.5. 2 The steps of teaching English songsFor English teachers, English songs are also a very good aid of helping students to improve their English ability. Teachers can use different teaching aids like: the tape recorder, the computer and etc. to teach the new song. Before teaching the song teacher could ask some questions accordingto the lyrics such as: “What words can you hear from the song?” “What is the theme of the song?”. “What happened to the people?” Teachers also should give students some background information about the song which would help students to understand the song. Here introduce some steps of teaching English songs. The steps are:Step1. Listen for the first time and try to think about the theme of the song.Step2. Listen for the second time and third time, try to make out every word and phrase as well as possible. And at the same time pay attention to word pronunciation and sound linking.Step3. The forth time, looking at the lyric of the song and this time focus on the rhythm, especially the words that stress falls on.Step4. Sing the song by following the tape or MTV; and learn the rhythm.Step5. Read out aloud the whole lyric, and especially pay much attention to some good words, phrases and sentences and try to learn them by heart.Step6. Sing the song with full passion as similar to the original singing as possible and try to sing the whole song correctly and fluently.Step7. Evaluate or retell the song; express inner feelings or introduce the song to others. These steps above are suggested mainly for improving English pronunciation, to master English rhythm, and then to improve spoken English. But in order to make more progress, large amounts of listening, imitating and practicing is needed.6. 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英语儿歌English Songs for Kids 2
英语儿歌English Songs for Kids 2Children are our future.When I came into the world, she held me in her arms.I thanked her by weeping or sleeping.我来到人世，她把我抱在怀里。
我报答她的不是哭就是睡……It is my mother who is wonderful. She gave me life and brought me up very well.是我妈妈伟大，她给了生命又悉心把我抚养大。
My father and mother would lift me high,And I knew for sure I was loved.父亲母亲总将我高高举起，我深信，我沉浸在爱的怀抱里。
Home is where the heart is. 家是心之所在。
We all love you, princess! 我们爱你，小公主！"A baby is an angel whose wings decrease as his legs increase.."婴儿是腿在生长、翅膀却在萎缩的天使. ~ Mark Twain“A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for”“A baby is God's opinion that life should go on.”~ Carl Sandburg"Babies are always more trouble than you thought -- and more wonderful." ~Charles Osgood"A child enters your home and for the next twenty years makes so much noise you can hardly stand it. The child departs, leaving the house so silent you think you are going mad." --John Andrew HolmesEvery child begins the world again.... ~Henry David Thoreau四季歌春（はる）を爱（あい）する人（ひと）は心清き（こころきよき）人（ひと）すみれの花（はな）のような仆（ぼく）の友（とも）だち夏（なつ）を爱（あい）する人（ひと）は心强き（こころつよき）人（ひと）岩（いわ）をくだく波（なみ）のような仆（ぼく）の父亲（ちちおや）秋（あき）を爱（あい）する人は心深き（こころふかき）人爱を语（かた）るハイネのような仆（ぼく）の恋人（こいびと）冬（ふゆ）を爱する人は心広き（こころひろき）人根雪（ねゆき）をとかす大地（だいち）のような仆（ぼく）の母亲（ははおや）喜欢春天的人是心灵清澈的人，像紫罗兰的花一样，是我的朋友。
classical english songs 原版英文儿歌343首
classical english songs 原版英文儿歌343首Here is a 1000-word essay on the topic of "Classical English Songs":Classical English songs have a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. From ancient folk ballads to beloved nursery rhymes, these timeless tunes have captivated audiences around the world. In this essay, we will explore the origins, evolution, and enduring appeal of classical English songs.The roots of classical English songs can be traced back to the medieval period, when traveling minstrels and troubadours would entertain audiences with lyrical tales set to music. These early ballads often told stories of love, loss, and adventure, passed down orally from generation to generation. One of the most famous examples is "Greensleeves," a wistful melody that first appeared in the 16th century and has since become a beloved standard.As the centuries progressed, the English song tradition evolved to encompass a wide range of styles and genres. The Renaissance era saw the emergence of madrigals and other polyphonic vocal works,often featuring intricate harmonies and poetic lyrics. Composers such as Thomas Morley and John Dowland helped to establish the madrigal as a quintessential form of classical English music.The 17th and 18th centuries witnessed a flourishing of English opera, with composers like Henry Purcell and George Frideric Handel creating works that blended dramatic storytelling with exquisite vocal artistry. Pieces like Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" and Handel's "Messiah" remain staples of the classical canon to this day.Alongside the development of opera, the tradition of English art songs also gained prominence. Composers like Henry Lawes and John Blow crafted beautiful, intimate pieces that set the poems of notable literary figures to music. These art songs, often performed in domestic settings, helped to popularize the art of classical singing among the English gentry.The 19th century saw a renewed interest in English folk music, with composers like Ralph Vaughan Williams and Percy Grainger drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of traditional ballads and melodies. They sought to preserve and celebrate the nation's musical heritage, incorporating these elements into their own compositions.One of the most enduring legacies of classical English songs can be found in the realm of nursery rhymes and children's songs. Many ofthese familiar tunes, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," and "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," have their origins in traditional English folk music and have been passed down through the generations.These classic children's songs not only provide entertainment and amusement but also serve as important tools for language development and cultural preservation. They help to instill a sense of shared heritage and community, as well as fostering early musical appreciation and literacy.The enduring appeal of classical English songs can be attributed to their timeless melodies, evocative lyrics, and deep connection to the nation's cultural identity. These compositions have the power to transport listeners to different eras, evoking nostalgia, joy, and a sense of collective experience.In the modern era, classical English songs continue to captivate audiences. They are performed in concert halls, schools, and intimate gatherings, showcasing the enduring relevance and beauty of this rich musical tradition. As we look to the future, it is important to ensure that these songs are preserved, celebrated, and passed down to new generations, so that they may continue to inspire and delight listeners for centuries to come.。