{"id":881,"date":"2011-01-13T01:18:45","date_gmt":"2011-01-13T00:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltchat.com\/?p=881"},"modified":"2011-01-13T01:18:45","modified_gmt":"2011-01-13T00:18:45","slug":"teaching-english-through-songs-activities-resources-and-benefits-of-using-songs-for-teaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltchat.org\/index.php\/2011\/01\/13\/teaching-english-through-songs-activities-resources-and-benefits-of-using-songs-for-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching English through songs: activities, resources and benefits of using songs for teaching. (transcript)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transcript for #ELTchat on Wednesday January 12 at 21:00 GMT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n10 minutes to #ELTchat<\/a> . Fasten seat belts please<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> sorry, re your tweet on #ELTchat<\/a> about songs “Using music in world language performance assessment”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@iVenus<\/a> tell the world when #ELTchat<\/a> begins please? \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: 10 minutes to #ELTchat<\/a> . Fasten seat belts please<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Hi there. Still MUtitasking? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Teaching English through songs: activities, resources and benefits of using songs for teaching. #ELTchat<\/a> at 9 p.m. GMT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> NIce to see you here #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> HThanks Sue, my first time, mostly just lurking I think #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbillpellowe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Teaching English through songs: activities, resources and benefits of using songs for teaching. #ELTchat<\/a> at 9 p.m. GMT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> Join in if U have something 2 say. Everyone is supportive. ive a #eltchat<\/a> column on tweetdeck so that I cn follow. It’s fast.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbillpellowe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI just got up for work, so I’ll only be here a few minutes. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Thanks, I just found TweetDeck yesterday, so doing the same, but still very new to Twitter #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTime to get lyrical at #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Can’t open your shortened link for background reading on songs for #ELTchat<\/a>. Can you repost with longer version?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: Time to get lyrical at #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hour my tweets will be restricted to #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> will try sorry #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hour my tweets will be restricted to #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hour my tweets will bededicated to #ELTchat<\/a> we are talking about SOngs in the EFL class – Please join us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: Time to get lyrical at #ELTchat<\/a> he he Yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: For the next hour my tweets will bededicated to #ELTchat<\/a> we are talking about SOngs in the EFL class – Please join us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbillpellowe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nStudent presentations: 4-5 lines of lyrics, with translation, then short YouTube clip, then 100+ words on why they like the song. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Here is the link, Joe http:\/\/ccsenet.org\/journal\/index.php\/elt\/article\/view\/341\/305<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCan i ask why teachers like or dislike using songs in the classroom? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @billpellowe<\/a>: Student presentations: 4-5 lines of lyrics, with translation, then YouTube clip, then 100+ words on why likesong. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: Can i ask why teachers like or dislike using songs in the classroom? #ELTchat<\/a> > go on do his HW \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> SS enjoy using songs as they’re a connection to real English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSongs can be very effective to work on supra-segmental features of the language. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> SS enjoy using songs as they’re a connection to real English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> But my SS this year don’t enjoy singing – have had some that do though<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nLauraAustinNow<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFollowing #ELTchat<\/a> at the moment…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHere is an interesting article, based on ACTFL modes of communication, 4 performance assessments [word doc] #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nEnjoy using songs cos I love songs and Ss do too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Enjoy using songs cos I love songs and Ss do too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheboysoddsocks<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: For the next hour my tweets will bededicated to #ELTchat<\/a> we are talking about SOngs in the EFL class – Please join us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@iVenus<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Gist of article? No time to read now – anything interesting to report?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> do my HW….if only! \ud83d\ude42 although if anyone is interested, 100 euros or the next best bid! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> SS enjoy using songs as they’re a connection to real English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSongs (and poems) a great way to look at words that share the same sounds #eltchat<\/a> Shakira Fool one good example<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor some Ss they can hear their pronunciation problems disappear while singing, gives them hope they’ll get there in the end. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> But my SS this year don’t enjoy singing – have had some that do though <- That seems to happen quite often.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheboysoddsocks<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> SS enjoy using songs as they’re a connection to real English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@weens11<\/a> please remember to use the #ELTchat<\/a> hashtag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: For some Ss they can hear their pronunciation problems disappear while singing, gives them hope they’ll get there in the end. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> can’t join in but really want to \ud83d\ude41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgree! RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Enjoy using songs cos I love songs and Ss do too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi everyone! Great to join you. For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSongs and music get students attention. They stop and listen and focus better with the music added to the words. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Songs (and poems) a great way to look at words that share the same sounds #eltchat<\/a> Shakira Fool one good example<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nEvening all #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a> RT @harrisonmike<\/a> Songs (and poems) a great way to look at words that share the same sounds #eltchat<\/a> Shakira Fool one good example<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOne challenge is finding or creating songs…the process is time consuming for both. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Do you use songs with videos or just audio?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\npersonally i have found that songs are a great way to access slang and to move beyond the sometimes colourless textbook language #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI love list of performance assessment ideas presented in “reprise”. New options to “fill-in-blank” (i.e., traditional assessments ) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsteve__kirk<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSongs provide multiple routes to lang retention: rhythm, melody, metre. It all helps SS hang onto the lang. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbillpellowe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe believe that slow songs can help students learn intonation, elision etc., but does it really? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThe fact that we can watch videos as well as listen to songs really enhances student experience. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @shaznosel<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> @TyKendall<\/a> song enable bottom-up\/top-down processing simultaneously..that’s got be something! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> With video if possible and if it enhances understanding #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TyKendall<\/a> I agree! I love using songs in my classes. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> I find that even though it makes songs more interesting, video can also be very distracting. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Hello Shaz mou! Remember tha hashtag! \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLove the juxtaposition of music and words in @Harmerj<\/a> and Steve Bingham’s http:\/\/youtu.be\/UHeLQPtUjFM<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Do you use songs with videos or just audio? <These days I tend to use videos from youtube more to exploit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @shaznosel<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> @TyKendall<\/a> song enable bottom-up\/top-down processing simultaneously..that’s got be something! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI personally try to “sing” all of the songs myself…my students get a kick out of it even when I do it badly \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Love the juxtaposition of music and words in @Harmerj<\/a> and Steve Bingham’s http:\/\/youtu.be\/UHeLQPtUjFM<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt depends wht U do w\/ songs in the classroom. Just b\/c its music doesn’t mean that it will suit everyone ( teens esp) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @EleniPat<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> Hello everyone! I like working on songs. My students feel relaxed and participate more #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nLauraAustinNow<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoeMcVeigh<\/a>: Songs and music get students attention. They stop and listen and focus better with the music added to the words. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@EleniPat<\/a> Please remember to use the #ELTchat<\/a> hashtag!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI’ve also found karaoke versions of songs on YouTube and have an occasional sing off w\/ students! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> I often have background music to put SS at ease when doing song tasks. And if I sing along (which I do) they laugh and relax \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRTI agree with @hoprea<\/a>: @sandymillin<\/a> I find that even though it makes songs more interesting, video can also be very distracting. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a> It depends wht U do w\/ songs in the classroom. Just b\/c its music doesn’t mean that it will suit everyone ( teens esp) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMusic videos are great for mixing up the words and visuals of a song #eltchat<\/a> My take here: <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbillpellowe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @steve__kirk<\/a>: Songs provide multiple routes to lang retention: rhythm, melody, metre. It all helps SS hang onto the lang. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@billpellowe<\/a> I find slower songs can confuse students due to their elongated vowels. #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Sorry fluency tasks not ‘song tasks’ \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nChants are good for pronunciation exercises #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSs love singing songs – great pron practice \/ vocab extension \/ vocab themes \/and it’s great fun! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @SueAnnan<\/a> It depends wht U do w\/ songs in the classroom. Just b\/c its music doesn’t mean that it will suit everyone ( teens esp) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf you are new to #ELTchat<\/a> please remember to add the #ELTchat<\/a> hashtag to your tweet so all chatters can see it in the search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> I used to do that but found sts would rather not have it, do you ask them first? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOne of my FAVE songs to use is “Anything you can do I can do better” for the comparative. #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> I usually do get to know you activities and ask my students for their favorite bands, singers… especially with teens. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a>: Chants are good for pronunciation exercises #ELTchat<\/a> (hashtags pls)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHappy New Year everyone #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I redid with hashtag #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgree, music not 4 everyone. @Harmerj<\/a> told me he saw a T turn on background music for speaking activity w\/out asking sts. Not good. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Depends on if class is quiet. I sometimes turn it off once they start speaking – depends on if silence stops talking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MagicalGx<\/a> If you want to see what a live Twitter chat is all about, then do a search for #ELTchat<\/a> – now!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> @JoeMcVeigh<\/a> agree video can be distracting, but OTOH, sometimes you can utilise the visuals to teach a language point. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> sometimes it’s hard to choose a popular song cause Ss like different kinds of music and the lyrics might have impolite words<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@derekspalla<\/a> I do that a lot too! My students used to sing in front of the class last year too. Some even wrote their own songs #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@iVenus<\/a> How old are your students? #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbillpellowe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI’ve found that Japanese students really don’t get the idea of rhyme in songs unless it is explicitly taught to them. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@smaragdav<\/a> Haha….but our kids love us \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @monicamalpas77<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> sometimes it’s hard 2 choose a popular song cause Ss lk difft kinds of music & the lyrics might have taboowords<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Chaoukiboss<\/a>: It doesn’t matter whether Ts like songs or not. Songs can achieve the goals only when learners like them.> True #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCollege freshmen (18) RT @bethcagnol<\/a>: @iVenus<\/a> How old are your students? #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ngood w new group 2 get ss to write down songs they like+4 you as teacher 2 make sure everyone’s song is dealt with in some way #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@monicamalpas77<\/a> does that mean you alter the lyrics or censor songs? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nLauraAustinNow<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: @MagicalGx<\/a> If you want to see what a live Twitter chat is all about, then do a search for #ELTchat<\/a> – now!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> So if @Harmerj<\/a> says I shouldn’t, then had better ask more. Some SS gave feedback that they like background music = more relaxed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bethcagnol<\/a>: One of my FAVE songs to use is “Anything you can do I can do better” for the comparative. #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> Happy New Year Graham! #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: good w new group 2 get ss to write down songs they like+4 you as teacher 2 make sure everyone’s song is dealt with in some way #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ni like how Mark Andrews used Katy Perry’s firework to tackle a taboo subject http:\/\/markandrews.edublogs.org\/<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @shaznosel<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> sorry to say but teenagers find chants boring..too much like poetry..songs are for the teens #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgree, choice of song sometimes v. difficult, esp in classes with ages 18-80 and form 15-20 different cultural backgrounds! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: i like how Mark Andrews used Katy Perry’s firework to tackle a taboo subject #ELTchat<\/a> <me 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@gret<\/a> Having students write a song is a great idea too.! I will be trying that., especially with my older ones. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThat was cool! RT @TyKendall<\/a>: i like how Mark Andrews used Katy Perry’s firework to tackle a taboo subject #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy favourite modals (for prediction) song is ‘The ballad of Billy Jo’ – there’s a version by Sinead O’Connor #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbillpellowe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n1 of my students’ graduation thesis is on rap (rhyme & content analysis, etc). He uses urbandictionary.com to understand lyrics #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> I dont think i would censor them but i rarely teach kids #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSongs are great but often teachers like diff ones diff generation – e,g, glazed eyes over Beatles songs in some classes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat about songs with taboo or swear words? Would you use them in class? For instance, teens asking for hit songs with such words. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nsongs help boost ss with learning difficulties self confidence. you dont need to spell or read once u learn the song #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> I actually had a student who was music-phobic! Hated it! Couldn’t stand it. Really made classes…interesting. #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwe can still get learners to generate language even if they don’t like the song they can talk about their dislikes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I often ask for suggestions,bands, singers,etc and then I choose the song<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> One teacher prepared activities for Lady Gaga – Telephone, then watched video last minute and found it wasn’t suitable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: What about songs with taboo or swear words? Would you use them in class? For instance, teens asking for hit songs with such words. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @smaragdav<\/a>: songs help boost ss with learning difficulties self confidence. you dont need to spell or read once u learn the song #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a>: What about songs with taboo or swear words? Use them to teach those words and discuss why taboo. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> I find, even tho I teach adults, I wouldn’t use a song w\/loads of swearwords. Some of my learners r not that mature really #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TyKendall<\/a> yeah it’s good to milk a song for all the cultural connections u can+take it to unusual places #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @monicamalpas77<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I often ask for suggestions,bands, singers,etc and then I choose the song<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nUsing an IWB means that I can also now prepare a song in 5 minutes to use with my young learners #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJenniWellsted<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> find the radio edit #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Love doing Eternal Flame by the Bangles with Elems -great pres cont + miming actions +body vocab practice http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yrw937<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> Usually you can find “clean” versions of student songs that have offensive lyrics or themes. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I love using songs to encourage discussions in my literature classes. For ex Animal Farm w\/ Revolution by The Beatles #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> If the internet connection and network are all good, eh? ;o) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a>: IWB great for using songs in class! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JenniWellsted<\/a>: @hoprea<\/a> find the radio edit #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @shaznosel<\/a> Teens do find some songs boring unless they’re tied 2 their fave shows (e.g. theme from How I Met Ur Mother) #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf you need any help please ask me or @esolcourses<\/a> who is helping me moderate tonight’s chat #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nUsing http:\/\/www.spotify.com<\/a> or Youtube for the music and lyrics copied and pasted on IWB #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> That’s one way to deal with them, for sure! \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ni think appropriacy is always an issue when dealing with authentic material, songs are no different, teachers have to use judgement #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I love using songs to encourage discussions in my lit classes. For ex Animal Farm w\/ Revolution by The Beatles #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: i think appropriacy is always an issue when dealing with authentic material, songs are no different, teachers have to use judgement #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Depends on version on local radio too e.g. Lily Allen songs bleeped in UK but not in Cz.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> Oh, that certainly is a problem that has to be taken into account. \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: If you need any help please ask me or @esolcourses<\/a> who is helping me moderate tonight’s chat #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: Using an IWB means that I can also now prepare a song in 5 minutes to use with my young learners #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> it’s really important to watch the videos before playing them but you can just use other pics instead while listening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> Need to when they’re living in an English-speaking country and hearing that language every day! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> Yes I CAN CAN CAN! (love that song \ud83d\ude42 #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfarflungstar<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Songs (and poems) a great way to look at words that share the same sounds #eltchat<\/a> Shakira Fool one good example<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: Using http:\/\/www.spotify.com<\/a> or Youtube for the music and lyrics copied and pasted on IWB #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nEurovision time is my ss fav. Rather than them mumbling anything ,we learn the real lyrics #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nJust to say I am here but regret this is a bit outside my ken – we don’t do this! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @monicamalpas77<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I often ask for suggestions,bands, singers,etc and then I choose the song ] great idea!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JenniWellsted<\/a> @derekspalla<\/a> Even so, students are likely to already know the song and will sing it using the dirty words… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Thanks to @gret<\/a>, @janetbianchini<\/a>, @bethcagnol<\/a> for specific song suggestions and how you use them. Very helpful. Other ideas?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt’s great to be able to use a song that my YLs are into that day, rather than wait until next class #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lydbury<\/a>: Just to say I am here but regret this is a bit outside my ken – we don’t do this! #eltchat<\/a> <so then, why not?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@derekspalla<\/a> Yes, it’s great! Some shared the songs on their blogs! Others shared the videos on the blogs and then sang in class. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: @JenniWellsted<\/a> @derekspalla<\/a> Even so, students likely to already know the song and will sing it using the dirty words… #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbillpellowe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSongs can prompt discussion *about* the song. Play a clip, students talk (Have you ever heard this, Do you like this, etc) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nlove using two versions of songs+getting ss to compare them like 2 versions of candle in the wind http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6g3athf<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> In a one week course with business people needing to prepare presentations? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: we can still get learners to generate language even if they don’t like the song they can talk about their dislikes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: @derekspalla<\/a> Yes, it’s great! Some shared the songs on their blogs! Others shared the videos on the blogs and then sang. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> Not after they learn the “new” version you teach them. It will get stuck in their head I promise \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI guess the very first thing is defining why you’re playing a song in class. Is it just for fun or is there a clear learning goal? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI’ve also taken my PlayStation to class and used SingStar (karaoke) – great fun with teenagers #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> Agree #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI like to get Ss to write additional verses #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lydbury<\/a> Aw, come on’ Duncan. Business English and music are a perfect fit! \ud83d\ude09 #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bethcagnol<\/a> Hmm #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lydbury<\/a>: @sandymillin<\/a> In a one week course with business people needing to prepare presentations? #eltchat<\/a> <fair enough \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: I like to get Ss to write additional verses Grate idea! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> I would say, always have a clear learning goal, especially with older students. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@derekspalla<\/a> Yes #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGood article listing uses here #ELTchat<\/a> save for later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPlay song once, ask students to write down as many words as they can, pair them up, and ask them to create a new song w\/ the words. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: I like to get Ss to write additional verses #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAn Idea I got from @cheimi10<\/a> was 2 use screen capture 2 take pics from a song video, they can then be used 4 ordering\/ prediction..#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe even had a Skype call with @flourishingkids<\/a>‘ class in California. We sang for them and they sang for us! It was amazing! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: from @cheimi10<\/a>: use screen capture to take pics from song video, can be used for ordering\/ prediction etc #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThe usual pre- ; while- and post- listening\/viewing phases are something I use often. Covers mood, vocabulary and application #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: Play song once, ask students to write down as many words as they can, pair them up, and ask them to create a new song w\/ the words. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf there are different visuals to a music video, or advert using a song, it can be interesting to consider the differences #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor beginners get them to write new verse for “don’t know much” song – good fun #ELTchat<\/a> (got Ts to do that too…::-D)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> I also get students to make up their own lyrics to the tune of a song – that can be quite fun!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAny of your students think they are “bad” in English because they don’t understand the lyrics of songs in English? #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: If there are different visuals to a music video, or advert using a song, it can be interesting to consider the differences #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: Idea from @cheimi10<\/a> use screen capture 2 take pics from a song video, then be used 4 ordering\/ prediction..#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGret idea! RT @janetbianchini<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> I also get students to make up their own lyrics to the tune of a song – that can be quite fun!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@derekspalla<\/a> And sometimes fun and relaxation can be the goal. \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: For beginners get them to write new verse for “don’t know much” song – good fun #ELTchat<\/a> (got Ts to do that too…::-D)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I use songs with teenagers to motivate them too.They know there’ll be a song and just can’t wait.It also depends on yourSs,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bethcagnol<\/a> Nevermind sts these days I dont understand the lyrics of many songs \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @bethcagnol<\/a> Nevermind sts these days I dont understand the lyrics of many songs \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> Awwwwwwwwwwwh #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I love using Hello Goodbye by The Beatles with beginners. I often ask them to write an extra verse. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bethcagnol<\/a> No but they want to know the meaning so #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> @JoeMcVeigh<\/a> a lesson where I used a song video to help teach vocabulary & grammar (likes and dislikes) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Good article listing uses here #ELTchat<\/a> save for later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I love using Hello Goodbye by The Beatles with beginners. I often ask them to write an extra verse. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmiladakrajewska<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: An Idea from @cheimi10<\/a> :use screen capture 2 take pics from a song video-can then be used 4 ordering\/ prediction..#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @gret<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I love using Hello Goodbye by The Beatles with beginners. I often ask them to write an extra verse. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Another idea with music videos is for them to play the song and ask them to design a concept for the video #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> That sounds wonderful! It must have been a great experience! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> a lesson where I used a song video to help teach vocabulary & grammar (likes and dislikes) #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> My 121 Proficiency SS loves Take That \/ Robbie Williams – we discuss lyrics every time new song comes out. Lots of cultural input<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Another idea with music videos is to play the song and ask them to design a concept for the video #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> @bethcagnol<\/a> this in itself can be an activity indecipherable lyrics reassures ss even NS have sum problems with lyrics #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGet YL to mime song , teens to act out a scene of what they think happened. Improvising this is fun #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> @bethcagnol<\/a> this in itself can be an activity indecipherable lyrics reassures ss even NS have sum problems with lyrics #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> great idea graham – also a nice idea is to have them listen and design own video clip #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nUseful teacher resource book: Music and Song by Tim Murphey. (OUP) or (Amazon-US) http:\/\/amzn.to\/gf9ALI<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @shaznosel<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I agree..the end scenario! As most song writers aren’t capable of this but ss are.. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> I’ve just been amazed how the French tend to use that as a benchmark for their level in English. #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRemembered I had a blog post on using pencil full of lead (the vid is superb for an EFL class) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI really like using songs to work on pronunciation. Activities as this one: #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: For beginners get them to write new verse for “don’t know much” song – good fun #ELTchat<\/a> (got Ts to do that too…::-D)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @grahamstanley<\/a> or a video storyboard #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> “I don’t understand the lyrics, therefore my English must be bad.” Crazy! #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOur YL made a video clip of Singing in the Rain last year .. was GREAT fun #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHashtags please have pity on a poor moderator my little fingers are tired #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @iVenus<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> @grahamstanley<\/a> or a video storyboard #ELTchat<\/a> > great idea yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> @bethcagnol<\/a> this in itself can be an activity indecipherable lyrics reassures ss even NS have sum problems with lyrics #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @smaragdav<\/a>: Our YL made a video clip of Singing in the Rain last year .. was GREAT fun #eltchat<\/a> > Excellent where can we see it?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA nice suggestion is getting Weird Al’s versions and comparing with originals. The videos are also a good idea. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: A nice suggestion is getting Weird Al’s versions and comparing with originals. The videos are also a good idea. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a>: I really like using songs to work on pronunciation. Yes, and sometimes they lose their ‘accent’ when singing! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf you are taking part in tonight’s #ELTchat<\/a>, please remember to use the hashtag. Thanks \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/bit.ly\/ad7OoO<\/a> Musical lessons prepared for the English teacher #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Do you find teachers bring out more songs at Christmas? Some of my colleagues do<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@smaragdav<\/a> What is a YL? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTo practise a grmmar point eg present perf cont this song by Foreigner is great http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ldu5xw<\/a> Do A\/B close gap activity #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> Young Learner #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a>: http:\/\/bit.ly\/ad7OoO<\/a> Musical lessons prepared for the English teacher #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nplaying a song as ss come into room at beginning of a class+doing nothing w it can have a gr8 impact on general mood #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTchat<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> Young Learner #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> SS can practice at home too www.lyricstraining.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfredgarnett<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> I have analysed the Beatles Learning Styles & Creativity in 6 posts on my blog A Beatles YouTube Album. Enjoy; http:\/\/bit.ly\/9qM0lC<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt’s also fun to show students websites that list “misheard” lyrics by native speakers. Funny stuff! #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: playing a song as ss come into room at beginning of a class+doing nothing w it can have a gr8 impact on general mood #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @BethCagnol<\/a>: It’s also fun to show students websites that list “misheard” lyrics by native speakers. Funny stuff! #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bethcagnol<\/a>: It’s also fun to show students websites that list “misheard” lyrics by native speakers. Funny stuff! #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bethcagnol<\/a> Yes it’s crazy. I guess they don’t actually know all the french lyrics to french songs but never make that connection #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTrudyTakacs<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: I’ve also taken my PlayStation to class and used SingStar (karaoke) – great fun with teenagers #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nEveWeb<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLIVE now “Webinar for English Teachers: Teaching Vocabulary” on VenTESOL: http:\/\/bit.ly\/hTeHKT<\/a> Vicky mentions the use of songs #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWho remembers the link for lyris is it lyris.com? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> Anyone ever encountered strong student resistance to songs in class?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @BethCagnol<\/a>: It’s also fun to show students websites that list “misheard” lyrics by native speakers. Funny stuff! #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAsking students to participate in song selection too for ownership & deeper engagement! Give them 5 & have them vote on top 3! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSome online song quizzes on my website, (Gap fills, multiple choice,etc) sorted by level: #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @iVenus<\/a>: Asking students to participate in song selection too for ownership & deeper engagement! Give them 5 & have them vote on top 3! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nickkiley<\/a>: #ELTChat<\/a> Anyone ever encountered strong student resistance to songs in class? Yes when I tried to be trendy with my teens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> Theres always a shy one who refuses to sing #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nEveWeb<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nlyrics.com #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> No resistance but smtms felt reluctant to make a class of impoverished refugees start singing #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nickkiley<\/a>: #ELTChat<\/a> Anyone ever encountered strong student resistance to songs in class? <No, my SS like it for variety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnyone had success with songs from musicals? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@smaragdav<\/a> Great idea! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> Yes, some of our more serious students don’t think it’s ‘real’ learning #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Archive of Misheard Lyrics http:\/\/www.kissthisguy.com\/<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDo a kind of Jukebox Jury with a handful of songs. Students have to vote for their favourite #ELTCHAT<\/a> good TBL task<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: The Archive of Misheard Lyrics http:\/\/bit.ly\/9qrW2w<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> > that’s great fun and very useful for Ss too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@smaragdav<\/a> Any strategies for the shy one? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> @nickkiley<\/a> out of interest what songs were you using to be trendy? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> I’ve told you before about trying to be trendy, Shaun…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nickkiley<\/a>: @smaragdav<\/a> Any strategies for the shy one? #ELTChat<\/a> < ask them to choose the song?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n“The algebra has a devil for a sidekick eeeee….” > “Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me…” #ELTCHAT<\/a> http:\/\/www.kissthisguy.com\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @nickkiley<\/a> No resistance but smtms felt reluctant to make a class of impoverished refugees start singing #ELTChat<\/a> > \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe often use karaoke style with our ss they love it! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/j.mp\/L5DvG<\/a> is a great site.Make a quiz on lyri cs. Ss answer as they watch the video clip #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nickkiley<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @nickkiley<\/a> No resistance but smtms felt reluctant to make a class of impoverished refugees start singing #ELTChat<\/a> > \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nArchive of misheard lyrics: http:\/\/www.kissthisguy.com\/<\/a> #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: We often use karaoke style with our ss they love it! #ELTchat<\/a> <Ah – our village pub does the same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lydbury<\/a> guess we act like a village pub then \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYup, like Lady Gaga’s bad romance? http:\/\/youtu.be\/n3HjE9mWi<\/a> pQ @Marisa_C<\/a>: We often use karaoke style with our ss they love it! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> good to get ss to decide on a song together and then work with it and then discuss how useful it was for whatever #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @europeaantje<\/a>: The Archive of Misheard Lyrics http:\/\/bit.ly\/9qrW2w<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> > that’s great fun and very useful for Ss too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: @nickkiley<\/a> Yes, some of our more serious students don’t think it’s ‘real’ learning #ELTchat<\/a>> Do you then drop it?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> I try to enourage by smiling to them while Im singing.. but never pressure them #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: We often use karaoke style with our ss they love it! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nEnglish central always includes a song for pronunciation work #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a>: English central always includes a song for pronunciation work #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: The Archive of Misheard Lyrics http:\/\/bit.ly\/9qrW2w<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> And check out “mondegreens” http:\/\/bit.ly\/cwlZcH<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TyKendall<\/a> @nickkiley<\/a> a few years ago, I had a class of mainly teen boys, they listened to rap etc so thought it would b a gd idea #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTune into English.com is a fab free resource to use with ss!! http:\/\/www.tuneintoenglish.com\/<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> – they always love Karaoke songs!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsteve__kirk<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nInstrumental music can be a gr8 way to frame a guided visualisation. How else do you use music without words? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSongs are great for pronunciation practice especially sound linking and reduction #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a> Some online song quizzes on my website, (Gap fills, multiple choice,etc) sorted by level: #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> No, show them how singing leads to learning – how we use it for grammar, etc. V.hard with lower levels of course! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSorry, bad link to Bad Romance. Here’s the right one! http:\/\/youtu.be\/n3HjE9mWipQ<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.lyricstraining.com\/<\/a> choose song, choose level, fill gaps. music will stop #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @steve__kirk<\/a>: Instrumental music can be a gr8 way to frame a guided visualisation. How else do you use music without words? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> when Ss don’t want to sing,I replay the beginning of the song as many times as necessary til I see ‘everyone’ issinging.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> yay I came on time to #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@steve__kirk<\/a> Suggestopedia type or adaptations thereof necessitate soft background music (at 60 megacycles \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Ask SS to draw while listening, then talk about what they drew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFlocabulary – Hip Hop in The Classroom: Great for teens \ud83d\ude42 http:\/\/bit.ly\/2j9fIY<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMad World with multiple visuals: http:\/\/youtu.be\/4N3N1MlvVc4<\/a> http:\/\/youtu.be\/2PUFJmsCZLE<\/a> http:\/\/youtu.be\/ccWrbGEFgI8<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #musicvideos<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: Flocabulary – Hip Hop in The Classroom: Great for teens \ud83d\ude42 http:\/\/bit.ly\/2j9fIY<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Ask SS to draw while listening, then talk about what they drew <- also a nice one! \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> Yes…I do that too. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Gonna have 2 turn in early tonight, guys. Nutty rest of the week. Bonne nuit and look forward to reading the transcript. #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsteve__kirk<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWas just tweeting exactly the same point!! Great minds… #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI use mix of music from the countries of my students. They have 2 explain similarities & differences in the sentiments of the songs #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> @nickkiley<\/a> i think teens pop culture is so hard to keep up with but usually i avoid rap simply because of the speed #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> Hello and welcome! talking about songs! #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @esolcourses<\/a>: Flocabulary – Hip Hop in The Classroom: Great for teens \ud83d\ude42 http:\/\/bit.ly\/2j9fIY<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nonline karaoke http:\/\/www.karaokeplay.com\/<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Have used some Australian hip hop, to encourage writing about ‘issues’. – but the listening is sometimes v.difficult! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Ask SS to draw while listening, then talk about what they drew> Nice idea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> It won’t take long,believe me.They start laughing but then start singing …That’s worked for me.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bethcagnol<\/a> bonne nut ma chere bisou! #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nickkiley<\/a>: RT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Ask SS to draw while listening, then talk about what they drew> Nice idea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Mad World with multiple visuals: http:\/\/youtu.be\/4N3N1MlvVc4<\/a> http:\/\/youtu.be\/2PUFJmsCZLE<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #musicvideos<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\none more http:\/\/youtu.be\/ccWrbGEFgI8<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat do you think are the QUALITIES of a good song to use in the classroom? What do you consider when choosing songs? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@monicamalpas77<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> One reason I ask, is I hate being asked to sing, even happy b’day… \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> Speed is a big one, though you can slow down to a fine degree with VLC media player #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Chaoukiboss<\/a> # this is a hashtag and if you put it in front of eltchat like so #eltchat<\/a> it shows up in your search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nickkiley<\/a>: @monicamalpas77<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> One reason I ask, is I hate being asked to sing, even happy b’day… \ud83d\ude42 <Me too!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> on similarities and differences comparing national anthems can be very revealing+engaging #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsueleather<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> Students have to like the song I think..#ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBob Dylan and Billy BRagg are great for stimulating discussions about issues #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI do a weekend news quiz on our blog, on Flocabulary’s the “Week in Rap” – good for for higher level s’s #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI was thinking yesterday it would be fun to have a DJ for MyEC #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> yes, you have to make sure the learners are OK with it and not make it compulsory #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> Must consider age , taste in music and purpose – even if its just for fun #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marekandrews<\/a> Great idea #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Oh yes some good lessons built around the ‘busy girl buys beauty’ \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a> I<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> Noooo, Elvis all the way! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> yes, rap only really works with higher level learners, I think. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Didn’t know anything about the Beatles until I started teaching English \ud83d\ude42 Now I know a lot!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@JoeMcVeigh<\/a> with songs, it’s good to use ones learners choose a lot of the time #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nESHalvorsen<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lydbury<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> i just used ‘taxman’ by the beatles in a BE lesson. Taught the comparative and griped about taxes. Perfect!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> LOL #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI let them choose a song about any global issue…we sing along and discuss #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: what about Beatles #eltchat<\/a> Managed to do a great lesson on articles with Penny Lane on my Dip \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ESHalvorsen<\/a> @lydbury<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> i just used ‘taxman’ by the beatles in a BE lesson. Taught the comparative & griped about taxes. Perfect!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Definitely only higher levels – our younger refugees from Africa seem to take to hip hop though #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Summer school SS obsessed with Micheal Jackson last year,so we playd his songs all the time. Did few activities but mostly b\/ground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsueleather<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vickysaumell<\/a> Letting students choose the song is great. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBethCagnol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Beaux r\u00eaves, ch\u00e9rie. #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> can u give me the song u used #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nnice link here http:\/\/bit.ly\/i5BTXu<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> why use songs and some ready activs for various levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> have used Penny Lane as well – She’s leaving home is another good one #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Didn’t know anything about the Beatles until I started teaching English \ud83d\ude42 Now I know a lot! < \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmiladakrajewska<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGr8 new lesson plan on Lessonstream.org based on a song: http:\/\/bit.ly\/eSDlIe<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bethcagnol<\/a> Bonne Nuit Chere Beth #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sueleather<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> When sts choose they feel empowered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> =D the good thing is that singing with friends\/classmates is better than singin alone.I guess that’s why my Ss sing too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> ‘In the ghetto’ would be an Elvis number I would pic #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bethcagnol<\/a> aaah tu es un ange! beaux reves aussi #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: nice link here http:\/\/bit.ly\/i5BTXu<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> why use songs and some ready activs for various levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> @JoeMcVeigh<\/a> and to get ss to research the singers\/bands+do projects+presentations on them #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMaybe you could ask your students to try to recreate this video: http:\/\/youtu.be\/PKji7M4Wpec<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: Maybe you could ask your students to try to recreate this video: http:\/\/youtu.be\/PKji7M4Wpec<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsueleather<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@monicamalpas77<\/a> @vickysaumell<\/a> Exactly. They can even gap teh songs themsleves. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @hoprea<\/a>: Maybe you could ask your students to try to recreate this video: http:\/\/youtu.be\/PKji7M4Wpec<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> Penny Lane – lots of different uses of articles, and narrative that lots can relate to #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWrite key words on bits of coloured paper – hand out to ss – they have to stand up when they hear their word – usually great fun! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> @JoeMcVeigh<\/a> get ss to research the singers\/bands+do projects+presentations on them #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marekandrews<\/a> yes, another great idea #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nweb20education<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPockets is visual voicemail for twitter #edtech20<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #edchat<\/a> #elearning<\/a> http:\/\/pocketsapp.com\/<\/a> http:\/\/fb.me\/QnSBADOg<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSinging together promotes group bonding #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@monicamalpas77<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> True – I sing my head off at football matches \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Singing together promotes group bonding #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> @JoeMcVeigh<\/a> and to get ss to research the singers\/bands+do projects+presentations on them #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shaznosel<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> @nickki<\/a> rap also concerns me because there is commonly misogynistic and homophobic undertones #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nand it doesn’t matter if some ss are just moving their lips #Eltchat<\/a> – you do that too smtms don’t you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Singing together promotes group bonding #ELTchat<\/a> <- Agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> Ooh, In the Ghetto – yes, there’s got to be a good lesson in there<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Singing together promotes group bonding #ELTchat<\/a> <- Agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@monicamalpas77<\/a> I think singing is great fun too – but I’m not sure people listening to me sing think the same \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vickysaumell<\/a>: Funny songs like “If I had a million dollars” by BArenaked Ladies are great! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFunny songs like “If I had a million dollars” by Barenaked Ladies are great! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a> Agree, need to choose rap or hip hop songs v.carefully #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> I get them 2 move 1 chair 2 the left. They all end up sitting on top of each other. gr8 when class R all familiar #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TyKendall<\/a> yes true but its also a good way to bring these topics into the classroom #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsteve__kirk<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLooking at songs as poetry: Form, metaphor, emotion. Working extensively with lyrics post-listening can be v. powerful #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TyKendall<\/a> @shaznosel<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> @nicki<\/a> a lot of songs contain inappropriate lyrics – teacher’s need to select carefully #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I think a teeacher who sings like a professional can be frightening off ss – #ELTchat<\/a> doesn’t matter if not good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> I think a teeacher who sings like a professional can be frightening off ss – #ELTchat<\/a> doesn’t matter if not good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA great 2nd conditional song is ‘When I win the lottery’ by Camper Van Beethoven #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @steve__kirk<\/a>: Looking at songs as poetry: Form, metaphor, emotion. Working with lyrics post-listening can be v. powerful #eltchat<\/a> – yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: A great 2nd conditional song is ‘When I win the lottery’ by Camper Van Beethoven #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSpan prof @eRomanMe<\/a> puts up a playlist on YouTube for students. So, if they like a song, then they can listen to more beyond class #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @iVenus<\/a>: Span prof @eRomanMe<\/a> puts up a playlist on YouTube for students. So, if they like a song, then they can listen to more beyond class #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> Anyone ever done football songs in class (just out of (sad) interest)? WOuld also need to be careful….<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I agree, but sometimes I sing with my YLs and they look at me oddly trying to work out the tune I’m trying to sing #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBlack Eyes Peas\u00b4Where is the Love is a song they love… I challenge them 2 sing it along from beginning to end for a good “grade” #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLucy in The Sky With Diamonds is good for teaching prepositions #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Lots of bonding at end-of-term karaoke sessions & when they realise I’m a very bad singer makes them all feel better! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> with appropriate groups discussing “inappropriate” lyrics might be very productive #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmonicamalpas77<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Ss always find it funny when I sing with them (I sing badly!) but as I don’t get embarrassed,they follow me =D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> no but done pub song “SHow me the way to go home” to introduce Language Varieties #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> with appropriate groups discussing “inappropriate” lyrics might be very productive #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @monicamalpas77<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Ss always find it funny when I sing with them (I sing badly!) but as I don’t get embarrassed,they follow me =D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> How about “If I had a million dollars”, Canada’s Barenaked ladies, for conditional…a personal fav \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> Got to gauge age suitability too – I once tried ‘1,2,3,4,5 Once I caught a fish alive’ w\/10 yr olds. Not so good! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> A mate of mine made a whole short course on football for one of the WCs, inc terrace chants #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> with appropriate groups discussing “inappropriate” lyrics might be very productive #eltchat<\/a> ] yes, agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nChumbawumba’s ‘Add’ me is great for teens. You can have a seriously good discussion about internet safety afterwards #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> te he he #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI have found that Glee! is quite popular amongst the kids these days there’s surely a use or 2 for it somewhere #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWheenver I taught poetry and figures of speech, I started with a song…more accessible for teens #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nweb20education<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFree course Learning & Knowledge Analytics 2011 #LAK11<\/a> . Join free #edtech20<\/a> #edchat<\/a> #ntchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #elearning<\/a>… http:\/\/fb.me\/NJn5jn3M<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> @JoeMcVeigh<\/a> and to get ss to research the singers\/bands+do projects+presentations on them #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> oh graham that made me laugh so much #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLyrics race: teams memorize one line of written song & race across classroom\/hall to recorder who writes down. At end all listen. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: I have found that Glee! is quite popular amongst the kids these days there’s surely a use or 2 for it somewhere #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Fortuntately, http:\/\/learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org<\/a> has lots of great sing-along-songs for kids #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds is good for teaching prepositions #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCELT_Athens<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds is good for teaching prepositions #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Fortuntately, http:\/\/learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org<\/a> has lots of great sing-along-songs for kids #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @nickkiley<\/a> A mate of mine made a whole short course on football for one of the WCs, inc terrace chants #ELTchat<\/a> \ud83d\ude42 Gr8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marekandrews<\/a> think it depends on the context you are teaching in, the age group, and whether lyrics may cause offence to some s’s #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBrill post by @evab2001<\/a> on how to use same song but in a different language http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/66seehb<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> and it means I can mime to the words \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYES! RT @TyKendall<\/a>: I have found that Glee! is quite popular amongst the kids these days there’s surely a use or 2 for it somewhere #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAsk students to compare this video http:\/\/youtu.be\/QL_IhdCNRWo<\/a> w either the movie or this other video http:\/\/youtu.be\/gkvpuOebd88<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a>: @marekandrews<\/a> Sometimes need to discuss “inappropriate” lyrics when they hear it outside on the streets! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCan be interesting to think about using and comparing cover versions w\/originals #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: Ask students to compare this video http:\/\/youtu.be\/QL_IhdCNRWo<\/a> w either the movie or this other video http:\/\/youtu.be\/gkvpuOebd88<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Brill post by @evab2001<\/a> on how to use same song but in a different language http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/66seehb<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@iVenus<\/a> Thanks for the tip – I’ll definitely seek that one out #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Can be interesting to think about using and comparing cover versions w\/originals #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Brill post by @evab2001<\/a> on how to use same song but in a different language http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/66seehb<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Singing together promotes group bonding #ELTchat<\/a> <- Agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Inspired by @lclandfield<\/a> – use www.overstream.net – Ask SS to subtitle song. Then compare each other’s versions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Inspired by @lclandfield<\/a> – use www.overstream.net – Ask SS to subtitle song. Then compare each other’s versions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Inspired by @lclandfield<\/a> – use www.overstream.net – Ask SS to subtitle song. Then compare each other’s versions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Inspired by @lclandfield<\/a> – use www.overstream.net – Ask SS to subtitle song. Then compare each other’s versions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTChat<\/a> Bedtime for me. Thanks everyone. Maybe I’ll sing in the shower and try to notice some interesting language patterns (sigh…)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Brill post by @evab2001<\/a> on how to use same song but in a different language http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/66seehb<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Brill post by @evab2001<\/a> on how to use same song but in a different language http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/66seehb<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> yes, age is important when choosing songs – especially with teenagers as tastes vary so much #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLots of great links and tips to follow-up on later – thanks everyone! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> sure and that always comes down to the sensitivity of the teacher #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ngr8! RT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Inspired by @lclandfield<\/a> -use www.overstream.net – Ask SS to subtitle song.Then compare each other’s versions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> sure and that always comes down to the sensitivity of the teacher #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: @harrisonmike<\/a> yes, age is important when choosing songs – especially with teenagers as tastes vary so much #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TyKendall<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Yes! Glee is a favourite now… so using their songs is great. Take a bow by Rihanna good for showbiz vocabulary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Inspired by @lclandfield<\/a> – use www.overstream.net – Ask SS to subtitle song. Oh yes, great!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Inspired by @lclandfield<\/a> -use www.overstream.net – Ask SS to subtitle song.Then compare each other’s versions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI love songs so much you can do with them! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPlease share songs that are useful for learning English in the MyEC video gallery: http:\/\/my.englishclub.com\/video<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: I love songs so much you can do with them! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: I love songs so much you can do with them! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TEFL<\/a>: Please share songs that are useful for learning English in the MyEC video gallery: http:\/\/my.englishclub.com\/video<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhooperchris<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf ppl not familiar with it esoluk.co.uk has great bank of songs, videos and activities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThese French, but you’ll get the idea: La mauvaise r\u00e9putation http:\/\/youtu.be\/L4QndnetBE8<\/a> & http:\/\/youtu.be\/A1IAnGfMoKE<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TEFL<\/a>: Please share songs that are useful for learning English in the MyEC video gallery: http:\/\/my.englishclub.com\/video<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDoes anyone have any ‘story songs’ to suggest (i.e. songs with stories in them) – they are usually great to use in class #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: Does anyone have any ‘story songs’ to suggest (i.e. songs with stories in them) – they are usually great to use in class #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TEFL<\/a> will do ! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vickysaumell<\/a> i also like how they do quite a few mash-ups..the umbrella\/singing in the rain one was good #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hooperchris<\/a>: If ppl not familiar with it esoluk.co.uk has great bank of songs, videos and activities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hooperchris<\/a>: If ppl not familiar with it esoluk.co.uk has great bank of songs, videos and activities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> ‘Spanish Train’ or ‘Patricia the Stripper’ by Chris de Burgh are good story songs – haven’t tried using them, but might<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @hooperchris<\/a>: If ppl not familiar with it esoluk.co.uk has great bank of songs, videos and activities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TyKendall<\/a>: @vickysaumell<\/a> i also like how they do quite a few mash-ups..the umbrella\/singing in the rain one was good #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThis video is also great for starting a discussion as the end of it is quite surprising. http:\/\/youtu.be\/<\/a>-VMFdpdDYYA #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> story songs are great – i use She’s leaving Home – can send u a lesson plan if u like (and hard to find narratives) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> again try the album ‘The Boy Bands Have Won’ some great story songs. Also Folk songs #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hoprea<\/a>: This video is also great for starting a discussion as the end of it is quite surprising. http:\/\/youtu.be\/<\/a>-VMFdpdDYYA #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> Australian singer\/songwriter Paul Kelly has lots of great story-songs, but may be ‘too Australian’ for anywhere else #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> story songs are great – i use She’s leaving Home – can send u a lesson plan if u like (and hard to find narratives) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> www.overstream.net – Ask SS to subtitle song.Then compare versions : < make literal videos <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> that’s a good one! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Thanks! Just add a quick note in the description box about the grammar point if there is one. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks! @cioccas<\/a> @cintiandrade<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> – all very welcome ideas #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: story songs? Young Hearts (give lyrics, ask them to devise video clip THEN play it – music big contrast to words #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLyrics training great for autonomous work on the songs they like #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> paul kelly – very Ozhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6_ndC07C2qw&feature=related<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> Daniel Powter? His videos do anyway http:\/\/youtu.be\/vEY_mg2y<\/a>-rg http:\/\/youtu.be\/gH476CxJxfg<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #stories<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vickysaumell<\/a>: Lyrics training great for autonomous work on the songs they like #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat about karaoke – anybody do this? (for fun) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@minhaaj<\/a> very cool! Thanks for the Spotify tip #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> just saw ur response to @grahamstanley<\/a> :-))) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLoads of ideas on using songs running by me here is another great resource http:\/\/bit.ly\/g9QPlU<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nalso good 2 look at different versions of same song+get ss to listen out 4 diffs in voice+instruments as w hallelujah #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Forgot about literal songs – they’re so funny!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\neRomanMe<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@iVenus<\/a> And this semeter, I will put up playlists with my students’ favorite songs in SPAN #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Why why why….. Delilah. Now there’s a story, Graham \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Loads of ideas on using songs running by me here is another great resource http:\/\/bit.ly\/g9QPlU<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> I like Sterephonics – ‘I stopped to fill my car up’ too #eltchat<\/a> #stories<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAt my kids’ school, music is used for exercise. D.P.A Daily Physical Activity. Kids and teachers dance to hip hop every day. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> re: story songs: “The Cruel War” Peter Paul & Mary, “Spanish is the Loving Tongue” Michael Martin Murphey #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> Yes, and I saw yours – great minds! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> i couldn’t carry a tune to save my life #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TyKendall<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> Yes! Loved it too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSpotify is also great for displaying songlists based on music genre or even the year a student was born (predict the songs) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> ..anything by Dido is safe i would say<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a>: What about karaoke – anybody do this? (for fun) – YES, esp. end-of-term #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGet stds to make up new endings or make up their own versions of songs #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: What about karaoke – anybody do this? (for fun) #eltchat<\/a> ] Sometimes – can be good for drilling & pronunciation as well<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: What about karaoke – anybody do this? (for fun) #eltchat<\/a> > I do!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @hooperchris<\/a>: Getting s to consider songs + singers re equal & diversity v good 4 + citizenship [&] positive role models #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TEFL<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> Will add a few myself later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a>: What about karaoke – anybody do this? (for fun) – YES, esp. end-of-term #eltchat<\/a> | sing star here. sts love it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @cioccas<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a>: What about karaoke – anybody do this? (for fun) – YES, esp. end-of-term #eltchat<\/a> | sing star here. sts love it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> that’s a nice idea with a story song – stop half way through the song and get sts to predict ending #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> that’s a nice idea with a story song – stop half way through the song and get sts to predict ending #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfceblog<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> “The chat that never sleeps” or “Chat around the clock”. Great resources\/ideas being shared! Keep it up.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGive students half the rhyme and get them to make up the other half- Can be hilarious (careful with teens) #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> Haha, great! We need Rockband as a Foreign Language classes! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: @europeaantje<\/a> Haha, great! We need Rockband as a Foreign Language classes! #eltchat<\/a> :-)))<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsmaragdav<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ngot to go . thnx for the ideas #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> @fionamau<\/a> Know lot of people hate Chris de Burgh but he tells good stories!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nScrambled lyrics: give students lyrics but put lines out of order. Students reorder, then listen. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a> Always thought there might be a (long) lesson in Dylan’s Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: @europeaantje<\/a> Haha, great! We need Rockband as a Foreign Language classes! #eltchat<\/a> | LOL @DaveDodgson<\/a> made 2 vids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoeMcVeigh<\/a>: Scrambled lyrics: give students lyrics but put lines out of order. Students reorder, then listen. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nonce taught “girlfriend in a coma” 2 teach “i could’ve” pronunciation+girl started crying who’s best friend had been in coma+died #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAlanis Morisette Hand in my pocket and You Learn are great for opposites and actions, respectively & Ironic is a personal favourite #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\niVenus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @eRomanMe<\/a>: @iVenus<\/a> And this semeter, I will put up playlists with my students’ favorite songs in SPAN #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> Did you share this lesson of yours already (indecipherable lyrics)? http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/34v9zr2<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI got CAE students to punctuate In The Ghetto and Bang Bang My Baby Shot Me Down #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoeMcVeigh<\/a> Scrambled lyrics: give students lyrics but put lines out of order. Students reorder, then listen. #ELTchat<\/a> – great idea!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: I got CAE students to punctuate In The Ghetto and Bang Bang My Baby Shot Me Down #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsueleather<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nickkiley<\/a> That’d be a very long lesson:) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Get SS to make a playlist at listen.grooveshark.com then ask them to walk around class & find out who else’s they would listen 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @JoeMcVeigh<\/a> Scrambled lyrics: give students lyrics but put lines out of order. Students reorder, then listen. #ELTchat<\/a> – great idea!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Get SS to make a playlist at listen.grooveshark.com then ask them to walk around class & find out who else’s they would listen 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: I got CAE students to punctuate In The Ghetto and Bang Bang My Baby Shot Me Down #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: Get stds 2 make up own versions of songs #eltchat<\/a>>> thnx 2 @cgoodey<\/a> my sons r STILL versioning ‘Oh ye cannae push yer granny’.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nalways important not to forget the power of songs to move people in all directions+anticipate consequences #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Didn’t say they were songs at first either #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: always important not to forget the power of songs to move people in all directions+anticipate consequences #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: always important not to forget the power of songs to move people in all directions+anticipate consequences #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @marekandrews<\/a>: always important not to forget the power of songs to move people in all directions+anticipate consequences #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> couldn’t persuade last wk’s tchrs to do karaoke sadly – but we did do a play (can’t fine link) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@harrisonmike<\/a> @grahamstanley<\/a> I love Stereophonics. Never thought to teach with their music. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> @fionamau<\/a> Know lot of people hate Chris de Burgh but he tells good stories!>> very true. and brilliant live.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> yes I’ve had children do their own songs to fam tunes works really well with rap #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> a pity… send link pls if recorded #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> gotta mention Conjunction Junction not designed for foreign learners but still works www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v3QDGslpL5U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSOmeone mentioned musicals earlier – one of our Ts has done the whole of ‘Sound of Music’ and ‘Mary Poppins’ over a semester! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nsongs are so much more than pedagogical events for learning English but they are fantastic for getting classrooms to work better #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwow lots of ideas #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen teaching kids, best not try to be too up to date. #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPlay bits of songs \/ soundtracks and ask students to write adjectives they think of on the board – no repetition allowed. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: songs are so much more than pedagogical events for learning English but they are fantastic for getting classrooms to work better #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> will keep hunting (on YOutube somewhere I haven’t uploaded as yet but Cecilia did #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: songs are so much more than pedagogical events for learning English but they are fantastic for getting classrooms to work better #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat ideas. Could really use a DJ for MyEC. If you know any teachers or advanced learners who might want to volunteer let me know. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI won’t even begin. I have too many ways to teach with songs! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> there’re lots of karaoke videos on youtube! w\/ just a computer and a mic, you can have a great singing lesson! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@chickensaltash<\/a> has writtern a couple of great posts on how he MAKES songs with his kids usinng a web 2.0 app #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vickysaumell<\/a>: Alanis Morisette Hand in my pocket, You Learn are great Ironic is a personal favourite #ELTchat<\/a> >> great minds. Love em.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> PLay a soundtrack and ask SS to guess the kind of film – good for slightly out-of-date so not too easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> I like doing grammar revision through song titles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @chickensaltash<\/a> has writtern a couple of great posts on how he MAKES songs with his kids usinng a web 2.0 app #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDo a wordle to predict the song theme- ss make up their own song based on wordle then compare with real song to see who is accurate #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMisterMikeLCC<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/karaokeparty.com<\/a> is a great interactive online karaoke venue – very useful interface with ratings et al. #ELTchat<\/a> @cioccas<\/a> @rliberni<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMust go now – thaks to all for all #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMY adult students like James Blunt \ud83d\ude41 #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ddeubel<\/a> just share the link to the ning page David where you hide all these great karaokes I won’t tell anyont \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Do a wordle to predict the song theme- ss make up their own song based on wordle then compare with real song to see who is accurate #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBut we reallly need like a list of songs and topics that each one of us use them for #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> PLay a soundtrack and ask SS to guess the kind of film – good for slightly out-of-date so not too easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vickysaumell<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I like doing grammar revision through song titles ] Same here<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sueleather<\/a>: @nickkiley<\/a> That’d be a very long lesson:) #eltchat<\/a> – I suspect you’d never see the Ss again \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Do a wordle to predict the song theme- ss make up their own song based on wordle then compare with real song to see who is accurate #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJoeMcVeigh<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSongs\/videos as writing prompts. S’ listen\/watch, then retell or answer questions. e.g. Michael Bubl\u00e9 vid Just haven’t met you yet #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTubeoke ia also great www.tubeoke.com #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vickysaumell<\/a>: Tubeoke ia also great www.tubeoke.com #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> could you give us some titles #eltchat<\/a>?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Hopefully a list of songs \/ activities will be in the summary!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lydbury<\/a> cheers! thanks for joining! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vickysaumell<\/a>: Tubeoke ia also great www.tubeoke.com #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> could you give us some titles #eltchat<\/a>? I\u00b4ll collect my list and send it later<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> ‘Ironic’ – a great video to accompany this song for Adv lrnrs is http:\/\/youtu.be\/nT1TVSTkAXg<\/a> – Ed Byrne (comedian) #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nhoprea<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThank you all for this nice #ELTChat<\/a>. @Marisa_C<\/a> , go rest those tired fingers of yours! \ud83d\ude42 Thanks for all you’ve done! \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> I use In the ghetto http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QrTfYItDDwA<\/a> 2 demo importance of working on yr pronunciation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMark Andrews’s fantastic post on teaching “Baby You’re a Firework” :anti-bullying & more. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@TEFL<\/a> You might like this video http:\/\/youtu.be\/YHMkhQf0Xhc<\/a> Stereophonics I stopped to fill my car up. Great storytelling #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@hoprea<\/a> hey! great coversation toniight wasnt’ it #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I have to creat a “music” page! This is my #1<\/a> activity http:\/\/ddeubel.edublogs.org\/2010\/11\/27\/the<\/a>-1-song-activity\/ #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTyKendall<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks everybody! See y’all next Wednesday! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> wait for the transcript #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: @TEFL<\/a> You might like this video http:\/\/youtu.be\/YHMkhQf0Xhc<\/a> stopped to fill my car up. Great storytelling #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> Ahaha, I had a Spanish student put me on to that after the lesson! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nderekspalla<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nNeed your input for research project. Take my survey on Effective #ESL<\/a> Instructional Models: http:\/\/bit.ly\/h2pnzH<\/a> Takes 10 mins. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHave about 25 links from tonight’s #eltchat<\/a> – that’ll keep me busy for a while \ud83d\ude42 Thanks for a great chat – lods of ideas!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @hoprea<\/a> hey! great coversation toniight wasnt’ it < Yes, thanks everyone! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ddeubel<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I have to creat a “music” page! This is my #1<\/a> activity http:\/\/bit.ly\/eOibGN<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vickysaumell<\/a>: Tubeoke ia also great www.tubeoke.com #ELTchat<\/a> Thanks for the link, didnt know this site<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheboysoddsocks<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: songs are so much more than pedagogical events for learning English but they are fantastic for getting classrooms to work better #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhave got so much out of using these activities with “baby you’re a firework” http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/68v3cw4<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> @vickysaumell<\/a> You are not alone, Michael Jackson is one I like http:\/\/bit.ly\/eAXF2G<\/a> will make a list as well & post later #ELTCHat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Has anyone mentioned eliciting a class story from a song or piece of music (eg Duo de las flores by Delibes)?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TEFL<\/a>: Great ideas. Could really use a DJ for MyEC. If you know any teachers or advanced learners who might want to volunteer let me know. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngret<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLoved tonight’s #ELTChat<\/a>! Lots of great ideas! Thanks everyone!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: have got so much out of using these activities with “baby you’re a firework” http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/68v3cw4<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @vickysaumell<\/a>: Tubeoke ia also great www.tubeoke.com #ELTchat<\/a> Thanks for the link, didnt know this site-> You\u00b4re welcome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@ddeubel<\/a> wish you would you have so many karaoke songs in there! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheboysoddsocks<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @vickysaumell<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I like doing grammar revision through song titles ] Same here<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @harrisonmike<\/a>: @TEFL<\/a> You might like this video http:\/\/youtu.be\/YHMkhQf0Xhc<\/a> stopped to fill my car up. Great storytelling #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nbut get Ss making karaoke files (they learn while doing\/sharing). http:\/\/ddeubel.edublogs.org\/2010\/05\/12\/karaoke<\/a>-to-teach-english\/ #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTEFL<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAmazing topic tonight. #ELTChat<\/a> Can’t wait for the archives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWell good folks, this has been a wonderful exchange of ideas, tips, links and I have learnt tons for all of you! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nJenniWellsted<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/youtu.be\/W3x4HvXTyGQ<\/a> love this song and vid. Thanks for all the ideas #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @shaznosel<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> @vickysaumell<\/a> Try jealous Guy – John Lennon for Past Cont and relationships.. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> oh did it come to an end?#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Well good folks, this has been a wonderful exchange of ideas, tips, links and I have learnt tons for all of you! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThank you for taking part in this discussion tonight and welcome new members to our chat – hope you join us again next week #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA great warmer for a song is to stick the lyrics in Wordle or http:\/\/worditout.com\/<\/a> and ask lrnrs to guess song from word cloud #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nbye #eltchat<\/a> Gonna check out my faves column now: full of activity ideas, websites & songs. Thanks!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a>: MY adult students like James Blunt \ud83d\ude41 #ELTCHAT<\/a> >< someone must……<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: A great warmer for a song is to stick the lyrics in Wordle or http:\/\/worditout.com\/<\/a> and ask lrnrs to guess song from word cloud #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nddeubel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Thx Marisa. here is one last link to my YL songs… http:\/\/vimeo.com\/album\/32370<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> you doing summary for this one too or shall i ask sb else? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ddeubel<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Thx Marisa. here is one last link to my YL songs… http:\/\/bit.ly\/fP9Vcr<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks everyone, lots of great ideas and terrific fun! Only thing missing was live karaoke :0 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nchucksandy<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: have got so much out of using these activities with “baby you’re a firework” http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/68v3cw4<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nthx, as always, 4 an actn packed #ELTchat<\/a>. Have loads 2 mull ovr now thx 2 everyone esp Moderators- fantastic job ladies@fionamau<\/a> #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nseeing @ddeubel<\/a> on here reminded me – ‘United Breaks Guitars’ is another great storytelling song as well \ud83d\ude42 http:\/\/bit.ly\/a8LDpx<\/a> #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nand a song from me to end up with, thanks to all, really enjoyed it http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tE8KBWgUZxw<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueannaN<\/a>: thx, as always, 4 an actn packed #ELTchat<\/a>. Have loads 2 mull ovr now thx 2 everyone esp Moderators- fantastic job ladies@fionamau<\/a> #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: @lolonagi<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Hopefully a list of songs \/ activities will be in the summary!>> I’m willing to compile songs&activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> Yes. I suppose :-(( #ELTCHAT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> They like James Blunt? you should show them this : http:\/\/youtu.be\/EsN2v0UEaPs<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @vickysaumell<\/a>: RT @shaznosel<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> @vickysaumell<\/a> Try jealous Guy – John Lennon for Past Cont and relationships.. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks everyone for a wonderful and very practical #eltchat<\/a> – really enjoyed learning and sharing all these fab resources -great topic!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nthanks so much for #eltchat<\/a> amazing people and superb mods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: thanks so much for #eltchat<\/a> amazing people and superb mods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marekandrews<\/a> leave the door open! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nharrisonmike<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAgreed! RT @lolonagi<\/a>: thanks so much for #eltchat<\/a> amazing people and superb mods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnickkiley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: thanks so much for #eltchat<\/a> amazing people and superb mods> Can’t argue with that<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> If people want to DM me, I’ll send an email and compile songs & activities for someone’s blog (my own isn’t ELT…) – no probs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: RT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> I’m willing to compile songs&activities > tell @Marisa_C<\/a> (you could do summary?)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @harrisonmike<\/a>: Agreed! RT @lolonagi<\/a>: thanks so much for #eltchat<\/a> amazing people and superb mods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Can\u00b4t wait for the summary!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks to @Marisa_C<\/a> for moderating and thanks for all the great ideas everyone! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIs anyone up for writing a nice spiffy summary of this #ELTchat<\/a>? You put it up on your blog and we copy it too on eltchat.com?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> try Fionamau #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMisterMikeLCC<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\neg of student generated music made by #ESOL<\/a> students @leedscc<\/a> & @futureartsuk<\/a> voice re:immigration & identity http:\/\/bit.ly\/gFM0Qp<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: Thanks to @Marisa_C<\/a> for moderating and thanks for all the great ideas everyone! #ELTchat<\/a> Thumbs up for Marisa!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> My pleasure, Marisa, & thanks to you & @rliberni<\/a> for moderating, and everyone else for such gr8 suggestions!!! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> but how can we go over these tweets and do a summary? I can do if u told me how? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @MisterMikeLCC<\/a>: eg of student generated music made by #ESOL<\/a> students @leedscc<\/a> & @futureartsuk<\/a> voice re:immigration & identity http:\/\/bit.ly\/gFM0Qp<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @MisterMikeLCC<\/a>: eg of student generated music made by #ESOL<\/a> students @leedscc<\/a> & @futureartsuk<\/a> voice re:immigration & identity http:\/\/bit.ly\/gFM0Qp<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Do a #ELTchat<\/a> hashtag search on twitter to see all the tweets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> the transcript on this chat will be posted on www.eltchat.com soon so you can read everything we said #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT http:\/\/youtu.be\/QrTfYItDDwA<\/a> 2 demo importance of working on yr pronunciation (link didn’t shrink. weird) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @chucksandy<\/a>: Mark Andrews’s fantastic post on teaching “Baby You’re a Firework” :anti-bullying & more. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOK, I can compile the songs list #eltchat<\/a> do u need it as google doc document?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheboysoddsocks<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @vickysaumell<\/a>: RT @shaznosel<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> @vickysaumell<\/a> Try jealous Guy – John Lennon for Past Cont and relationships.. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@vickysaumell<\/a> Thank you so much dear Vicky! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> found the play link here you go http:\/\/youtu.be\/e0iaHT8Ww<\/a>-M some familiar faces? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: OK, I can compile the songs list #eltchat<\/a> do u need it as google doc document? That would be great as we could all add to it!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Chaoukiboss<\/a> Nice to see you on here. We’re missing Mbarek tonight #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: RT http:\/\/youtu.be\/QrTfYItDDwA<\/a> 2 demo importance of working on yr pronunciation #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nvickysaumell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Love to you all. Great fun today!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMisterMikeLCC<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@listenandwrite<\/a> Songs with video also at http:\/\/esoluk.co.uk\/music<\/a> Click the ‘i’ to dowload lyrics and activities #ELTchat<\/a> hope not too late<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: @fionamau<\/a> They like James Blunt? u should show them this : http:\/\/youtu.be\/EsN2v0UEaPs<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> My emo sts loved the guy!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nickkiley<\/a>: RT @lolonagi<\/a>: thanks so much for #eltchat<\/a> amazing people and superb mods> Can’t argue with that<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMany thanks to @esolcourses<\/a> for gr8 moderating this evening and apologies for my lateness .Way to go @Marisa_C<\/a> & @esolcourses<\/a> ! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks everyone!! Look forward to the transcript and summary #ELTChat<\/a>! lotsof great ideas to use in classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Thanks everyone!! Look forward to the transcript and summary #ELTChat<\/a>! lotsof great ideas to use in classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @marekandrews<\/a>: have got so much out of using these activities with “baby you’re a firework” http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/68v3cw4<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> my pleasure, Berni & thanks to you, too \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks to great moderators @esolcourses<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> for tonight’s #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Thanks to great moderators @esolcourses<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> for tonight’s #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfullonlearning<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Do a wordle to predict the song theme- ss make up their own song based on wordle then compare with real song to see who is accurate #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRight, time for a post #ELTChat<\/a> whisky, thanks all, really enjoyed both chats today.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmarekandrews<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> thanks for that tonight, was really good fun! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nWarwickLanguage<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: A great warmer for a song is to stick the lyrics in Wordle or http:\/\/worditout.com\/<\/a> and ask lrnrs to guess song from word cloud #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marekandrews<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> yes, excellent session! Head swimming with great ideas, but must tear myself away & get some work done! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: A great warmer for a song is to stick the lyrics in Wordle or http:\/\/worditout.com\/<\/a> and ask lrnrs to guess song from word cloud #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @TheConsultantsE<\/a>: Mind Mapping for Writers Pt 3 by Hobie Swan http:\/\/bit.ly\/hRZv42<\/a> via @barbsaka<\/a> @evab2001<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> good to have you on board any time berni #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBookmark “Learn English with Songs” by @esolcourses<\/a> – fab song resourcesand lessons for multi levels #ELTChat<\/a> http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/33h3yh8<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> afterthought was prompted to look for video for ‘Billy Jo’ http:\/\/youtu.be\/CZt5Q<\/a>-u4crc – comments full of gr8 discussion material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> great song that one thx for remindng me #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nevab2001<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @esolcourses<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a> and thanks 4 the mentions dear friends while I was away preparing exams and vocab handouts #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nevab2001<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: A great warmer for a song is to stick the lyrics in Wordle or http:\/\/worditout.com\/<\/a> and ask lrnrs to guess song from word cloud #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marekandrews<\/a> good to have you on board too Mark! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Thanks Janet! Great to have you and thanks for sharing ideas ! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmynea_gr<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMarisa_C: RT @vickysaumell<\/a>: Tubeoke ia also great www.tubeoke.com #ELTchat<\/a> http:\/\/bit.ly\/f8LVri<\/a> #eidhseis<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nagrei8<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: A great warmer for a song is to stick the lyrics in Wordle or http:\/\/worditout.com\/<\/a> and ask lrnrs to guess song from word cloud #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGood night everyone and thanks for joining in – transcript will be up soon – my last tweet before bed! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTtech<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Lyrics Training http:\/\/bit.ly\/dPDQ4B<\/a> There’s karaoke version Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHugs \ud83d\ude42 @Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlydbury<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Good night everyone and thanks for joining in – transcript will be up soon – my last tweet before bed! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\niatefl_besig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Good night everyone and thanks for joining in – transcript will be up soon – my last tweet before bed! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Transcript for #ELTchat on Wednesday January 12 at 21:00 GMT 8:50 pm Marisa_C: 10 minutes to #ELTchat . Fasten seat belts please 8:50 pm iVenus: @Marisa_C sorry, re your tweet on #ELTchat about songs “Using music in world language performance assessment” 8:51 pm Marisa_C: @iVenus tell the world when #ELTchat begins please? \ud83d\ude42 8:51 pm…
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