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To improve the level of English language proficiency, the use of songs in English language teaching is one of the methods created by educational experts. This writing aims to identify the advantages of using songs in English language teaching. In addition, this writing also aims to identify the appropriateness of the age category of students in the use of this method. In this study, the search for articles through the SCOPUS e-database with the keywords "Song based learning", "Integration of Song", "Implementation of Song", "English lesson", "English classroom" "ESL" "EFL". In addition, ResearchGate and Google Scholar are also sources for searching articles by researchers. The researcher used document analysis techniques to identify the advantages of using songs in teaching English and the suitability of age categories using this method. Systematic literature review procedures are such as search strategy, selection criteria, selection process, data collection and data analysis for the articles obtained. The researcher sets criteria for article selection such as year of publication and field of study. The researcher summarized 4 advantages of using songs in teaching English, which are improving listening and speaking skills in English, increasing student motivation and engagement, learning the correct pronunciation and remembering vocabulary easily. After researching and analysing 13 articles, the researcher found that the use of songs in English language teaching is appropriate for each age category.
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Hui, C. W. J., & Jamaludin, K. A. (2024). The Use of Songs in English Language Teaching: A Systematic Literature Review to Identify Advantages and Appropriateness of Age Categories. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(1), 1680–1693.
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