Abstract:
Today, most of the ESL (English as a Second Language) learners in Sri Lanka
consider English language learning as anxiety packed, insipid and an unconquerable
obstacle. If facilitators can integrate music into ELT (English Language Teaching), the
ELT sessions can be converted into a stress free, learner friendly atmosphere. This study
attempts to investigate whether music can be implemented in teaching English grammar
and vocabulary. The sample of this study consists of 100 students from the Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Kelaniya. A pre-test was given to
test 50 students’ prior knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, in a traditional classroom
setting. The control group of another 50 students was exposed to a teaching session of
grammar and vocabulary using music. Later on, their acquired knowledge was tested
through a post-test. The results showcase that if used properly by the facilitator, English
songs are an excellent means of cultivating interest and high motivation in language
learning.
