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Music and Language
Resources for foreign-language teachers
Teaching and Learning
Languages
We don’t have to forget that, in this case, music is a tool, therefore, music has to be used as a tool, and we don’t have to transform an English lesson into a music lesson. We should be teachers through music not music teachers, and that means that we must use music in a transversal way.
Jazz Chants
<<A Jazz Chant is a rhythmic expression of spoken American English. Jazz Chanting is simply a way of learning to speak and understand with special attention to the sound system of the language. Jazz Chants bring rhythm into the classroom and the brain loves rhythm, and this means memory. A student can easily memorize any material if you present it with rhythm. The brain loves rhythm but you can also work only with clapping, stamping and simple body movement. This brings joy into the classroom. >>
Carolyn Graham, 2011
Visit: http://jazzchants.net/home
CAROLYN GRAHAM
Teaching Jazz Chants
What can you find in Jazz Chants Web site?
An Introduction to Jazz Chants
Examples with teacher notes
Instructions to create your own Jazz Chant
Carolyn Graham's Publications
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