THE ROLE OF THE SONG AND RHYME IN TEACHING ENGLISH PHONETICS AT THE INITIAL STAGE
Keywords:
phonetics, pronunciation, songs, rhymes, language acquisition, English teaching, initial stage.Abstract
This article examines the role of songs and rhymes in teaching English phonetics at the initial stage. It highlights how musical elements facilitate phonetic accuracy, pronunciation, and rhythm acquisition in young learners. The study explores methods of integrating songs and rhymes into phonetic instruction and discusses their effectiveness in improving learners’ pronunciation skills.
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