Institutional Repository | Satya Wacana Christian University: Students’ Pedagogical Gains in Language Learning Using English Songs

STUDENTS’ PEDAGOGICAL GAINS IN LANGUAGE LEARNING USING ENGLISH
SONGS

Valentino Surya Permana
Abstract
This study focuses on students’ pedagogical gains in language learning using English songs in
English Language Study Program of Satya Wacana Christian University. The data was analyzed
qualitatively using an interview method to analyze how does English song helps students in
language learning. The research question is ‘How does English song helps students in language
learning?’ Results show there are five themes emerged from students’ pedagogical gains, such as
vocabulary (acquiring new vocabularies, memorizing vocabularies, word meaning, and idioms),
speaking (pronunciation and fluency), listening, grammar and writing. This study is beneficial for
teachers and also students that learning English using songs can be one of the alternative ways to
improve English skills, not only listening but also speaking, writing, even grammar.
Keywords: students’ pedagogical gains, language learning, English songs