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Why use songs to learn Spanish?

Songs are a popular, fun and painless way of learning a language. True, you cannot only learn a language through songs but if you are already taking lessons, songs are a big help. They are meaningful and repetitive, which help you learn vocabulary and practice grammar forms while you enjoy yourself. To help out with your Spanish learning, here are a few songs I recommend you add to your playlist.
  • No hago mas na by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. This is a cheerful salsa song that will have you practicing vocabulary for things we do every day and review present tense. Listen to the song here. 
  • Volví a nacer by Carlos Vives is one of my favorites to be exposed to verb phrases beginning with Poder (to be able to). Listen to the song here. 
  • ¿Y cómo es el? This is a beautiful classic song sang by different artists. You can find the original version by Jose Luis Perales or a more modern version by Marc Anthony. It is a slow song, good for practicing questions. Listen to the song here. 
  • Vivir sin aire by Maná. It is a great romantic slow song to sing along in the shower or do a playback serenade to your partner while you practice the form 'quisiera' (I would love). Check out this unplugged version of the song played by my talented Spanish student @Kilasmyth and her mom. Kila actually learned the song by heart and played it with her ukelele herself. Great work: watch her singing video here!
I invite you to find these songs on your favorite music player, read the lyrics and just have fun and sing along!! Find your own time and enjoy yourself. Remember! The most meaningful learning happens when you are having a good time and not consciously focusing on language. 

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