The best types of songs for you to learn a language is where the music is integrated into the spoken word with rhythm.
Rhythm is what the basis for learning a language with music. If you like jazz, this is great but I do not think this is optimal for learning. Have you ever noticed children’s songs are very simple, clear and rhythmic. Forget alpha waves and complex theories on the brain and language learning. Keep it simple. Languages and sound are one. Music is the window to the brain at least when it comes to studying a new language.
I think learning a language with music is more of a girls way of learning. I know girls who are very good with languages only because they learned songs from the radio. They felt the rhythm and really enjoyed it. They translated the crazy lyrics and then walked down the street singing them. I am sure you have seen this.
However, as a male you can use songs to learn a language also. I just think they would be a different type of song. So not think they have to even be contemporary songs. Anything you like. It could be civil war marching tunes and hymns, if you are studying English that is. The main think is you need to enjoy it.
If you think you are even a little bit talented I invite you to donate your vocal talent to this site and create some simple songs in the language of your choice to help others learn a language. If they contain rhythm then these would be the best songs to learn a foreign language.
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