Are you a visual or an auditory type of learner?
Well, it's almost all the same... if you choose to use jazz chants for learning a foreign language.
What is a jazz chant at all?
"Jazz Chant is a rhythmic expression of natural language which links the rhythms of spoken American English to the rhythms of traditional American jazz. Jazz Chants are defined poems with repeated beats. The beat may vary depending on the idea of the reader. A jazz chant is a fragment of authentic language presented with special attention to its natural rhythm. It is important to remember that jazz chanting is not like rapping, nursery rhymes, or songs, which distort the spoken language for poetic effect."
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Basically, using music or tunes, beats for classroom activities are perfect for boosting students' mood, memory and participation in learning.
It develops their vocabulary, grammar and peer cooperation, as well.
https://skyteach.ru/2019/03/03/jazz-it-up-teaching-english-with-jazz-chants/
"Have you ever heard about jazz chants? I bet you have! Created by Carolyn Graham, they are poems which use jazz rhythms to illustrate the natural stress and intonation patterns of English. There are Grammarchants and Small Talk Chants, Jazz Chants Old and New, Holiday Jazz Chants and many more to cater for the needs of your particular class."
Personal Questions
Where were you born?
I’d rather not say.
Where are you from?
I’d rather not say.
How tall are you?
How old are you?
How much do you weigh?
I’d rather not say.
How much rent do you pay:
I’d rather not say.
How much do you make?
I’d rather not say.
Why aren’t you married?
I’d rather not say.
Why don’t you have children?
I’d rather not say.
Where were you last night?
Why weren’t you home?
Did you stay out late?
Did you come home alone?
Did you have a good time?
Did you see a good play?
Did you go to a concert?
I’d rather not say
(from Jazz Chants Old and New by Carolyn Graham)
Saturday Morning
First I called my mother.
We talked for an hour.
Then I played tennis,
went home, and took a shower.
I went to the kitchen,
made a cup of tea,
took out my English book,
and studied carefully.
I finished all my homework
without a mistake.
Then I decided
to take a little break.
I sat down for a minute
to watch TV,
fell asleep, and woke up at three.
(from Grammarchants by Carolyn Graham)
https://skyteach.ru/2019/03/03/jazz-it-up-teaching-english-with-jazz-chants/
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