Rock Your English Skills: Learn English & Have Fun With Music!

Hey music lovers and language enthusiasts, ever thought about mixing the beats of your favorite tunes with the rhythm of English language learning? Well, brace yourself because we're about to embark on a melodious journey to mastering English, and trust me, it’s going to be a blast! Tunes and lyrics aren't just ear candy, they are a fun and fabulous way to get the English language dancing on the tip of your tongue. This blog is your backstage pass to exploring how the magical combo of LingoClip, YouTube, and the hit-makers Spotify and Apple Music can amp up your English language skills. Let's hit the high notes!

LingoClip – The Cool Cat in Lyrics Town!

LingoClip is your go-to buddy when it comes to dissecting song lyrics and rocking out on English words and phrases. Let’s dive into the how-to with the summer anthem "Cruel Summer" by the one and only Taylor Swift:

1. Hustle over to the LingoClip website.

2. Pop the title "Cruel Summer" and artist name Taylor Swift into the search bar.

3. Click on the song to get the lyrics rolling.

4. Glide through the lyrics, and bam!

LingoClip lets you highlight the cool words and phrases.

1. Click on a word or phrase and voila! Definitions, synonyms, and examples galore.

2. Oh, and don’t forget to check out the pronunciation – it’s a click away.

With a little help from LingoClip, we jazzed up the "Cruel Summer" lyrics by highlighting some key words and giving them a good ol’ definition treatment. Click the photo above to see what I cooked up!

YouTube – Visualizing Words with Subtitles

Adding subtitles to music videos on YouTube not only allows you to visualize the words as you listen to the song but also reinforces the learning process. Here’s how to do it:

1. Search for the music video of your choice on YouTube.

2. Click on the “Settings” icon (gear icon) located at the bottom right of the video player.

3. From the menu, select “Subtitles/CC” and choose the language you prefer, in this case, English.

4. Now, as the music video plays, the English subtitles will appear on screen, allowing you to read along with the lyrics.

Streaming Lyrics on Apple Music and Spotify

Both Apple Music and Spotify have features that allow you to view lyrics while listening to songs. Here’s how to access this feature on each platform:

• Apple Music:

  1. Play a song on Apple Music.

  2. Scroll down on the "Now Playing" screen to view the lyrics.

  3. The lyrics will scroll automatically as the song plays, or you can scroll manually to read ahead.

• Spotify:

  1. Play a song on Spotify.

  2. Tap on the "Now Playing" bar at the bottom.

  3. If lyrics are available, they’ll appear right below the song's title and artist.

Music is not only an entertaining way to learn English, but it's also highly effective. The rhythm, melody, and lyrics of a song make new words and phrases stick in your mind. By utilizing tools like LingoClip, adding subtitles on YouTube, and viewing lyrics on streaming platforms, you can turn your love for music into a language learning journey. So tune into your favorite songs, and let the learning begin!