1. USING MUSIC AND GAMES IN LESSON PLANS By: Lana Chakhaia, Paata Lataria

2.  Have you ever used music and games in your class?  How did you feel about it?  What’s so great about teaching English by using games and music?  What are the challenges?  Have you ever used music and games in your class?  How did you feel about it?  What’s so great about teaching English by using games and music?  What are the challenges?

3. Benefits of using Music improves concentration improves memory brings a sense of community to a group motivates learning relaxes people who are overwhelmed or stressed makes learning fun helps people absorb material

4. Techniques for Using Music with L2 Learners  introduce a new theme or topic (Christmas/colours/feelings)  break the ice in a class where students don't know each other or are having difficulty communicating  change the mood (liven things up or calm things down)  teach and build vocabulary and idioms  review material (background music improves memory)  teach pronunciation and intonation  teach reading comprehension  inspire a class discussion  teach listening for details and gist

5. Tips for Using Music Effectively introduce an instrumental version first Make a vocabulary list ahead of time. Expose students to a certain song many days in a row. Choose interactive songs whenever possible. Adding actions enhances language acquisition and memory. Have soft or upbeat music playing before class to encourage a positive atmosphere

6. Which Game to use? Should be appropriate for students’ language level Choose the game that fits the purposes of that class or the content. Consider students' characteristics: whether they are old or young, serious-minded or light-hearted, and highly motivated to learn or not. Consider when the game should be used in the morning or in the afternoon, on Monday or Friday.