Can music help you learn English faster? In this exercise, you’ll read about how songs support language learning while practising present continuous, modal verbs, collocations, and verb structures.
7. Learning a Language Through Music
Many people say that learning a new language is difficult, but music can make the process more enjoyable. Listening to songs in a foreign language helps learners get used to rhythm, pronunciation, and everyday expressions. Some experts even believe that singing along (1)____________ memory and pronunciation skills.
One reason music is so effective is that it repeats words and phrases, which makes them easier to remember. Songs also (2)____________ culture and emotion, giving learners more than just grammar rules and vocabulary lists.
You don’t need to understand every word in a song to enjoy it or learn from it. In fact, trying to guess meanings from context (3)____________ a valuable learning strategy. It trains your brain to listen actively and think critically.
Teachers sometimes use music in the classroom to boost energy or introduce new topics. Meanwhile, many students choose to make their own playlists, combining learning with entertainment. These personal touches (4)____________ motivation and help language learners stay consistent.
Whether you're just starting out or already fluent, adding music to your study routine can be a fun and powerful tool. So next time you study, press play and let the music (5)____________ your learning journey.
1.
(A) improves
(B) improved
(C) improving
(D) improve
2.
(A) translate
(B) express
(C) describe
(D) confuse
3.
(A) is
(B) was
(C) are
(D) is being
4.
(A) decrease
(B) explain
(C) increase
(D) follow
5.
(A) guide
(B) guides
(C) guided
(D) guiding
Grammar Points & Explanations
1. Simple Present Tense for General Truths: “improves memory”
- Why it matters: Describes something that’s generally true. Great for forming habits or factual statements.
2. Verb Choice: “express culture and emotion”
- Why it matters: Learners often confuse similar verbs. Express is used when sharing thoughts or feelings.
3. Singular Subject + Verb: “guessing… is”
- Why it matters: “Guessing” is a gerund acting as a singular subject. Many learners mistakenly use plural verbs here (e.g. “are”).
4. Collocations: “increase motivation”
- Why it matters: Helps learners sound natural by using common word pairings. “Increase motivation” is a common and useful phrase.
5. Imperative with Let + Object + Bare Infinitive: “let the music guide…”
- Why it matters: Common structure in spoken and written English for suggestions or instructions. Very useful for IELTS Writing Task 2 and general fluency.
Correct Answers:
- (A) improves
“…singing along improves memory and pronunciation skills.”
- (B) express
“Songs also express culture and emotion…”
- (A) is
“…guessing meanings from context is a valuable learning strategy.”
- (C) increase
“These personal touches increase motivation…”
- (A) guide
“…let the music guide your learning journey.”
