Musicians Learn Language Easier

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with your
tutor.

0-1 better /betr/

0-2 learn /ln/
0-3 pronunciation /pronnsien/
0-4 early /li/
0-5 Finland /fnlnd/
Audio Pronunciation Guide

The man is teaching the children about music.

EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings

Directions: Read and learn new words and expressions with your tutor.

1-1 childhood [noun] time spent as a child

[Example:] I had a happy childhood because I got to play a lot.

1-2 develop [verb] to become more advanced

[Example:] Claire wants to develop her skills in writing.

1-3 training [noun] the process of learning new skills

[Example:] Our company gives training to new workers.

1-4 ability [noun] skill needed to do something

[Example:] I have the ability to speak English well.

1-5 switch on [verb] to make something begin working

[Example:] Lets switch on the lights.

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EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.

Musicians Learn Language Easier

Children who study music become better language learners. It is easier to learn a new skill during
childhood since the brain is still developing. Music training will help the child discover the difference
between various sounds and pronunciation.
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: According to the article, studying music will improve a childs language learning skills.
/

Music increases a childs ability to learn a new language. This is because music training switches on
parts of the brain involved with language learning. It increases their vocabulary and helps them understand
grammar better. Learning music also helps improve a childs speaking skills. It will also help the child
remember the language when he/she grows up.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: Music training does not help with the students vocabulary.
/

In Finland, children start learning music by singing and playing games. Most of them grow up speaking
three to five languages. Ken Stringfellow, a singer from the popular band R.E.M., started making music when
he was just a child. He believes this early training in music helped him learn French faster as an adult.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: The article states that some people from Finland can speak 3 to 5 languages.
/ 3 5

EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.

study

difference

various

language

grow

3-1 I want to learn a foreign _______ such as French.

3-2 There is a _______ between learning music and language.

3-3 This school offers _______ language classes.

3-4 Did you _______ up studying art?

()

3-5 Please _______ our lesson in Math.

___

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CHALLENGE ROUND
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
Directions: Read the statements below.
Decide if you AGREE or DISAGREE and tell your tutor WHY.

4-1 It is harder for an older person to learn a new language.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-2 Learning music can make studying easier.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-3 Musical ability is useful in everyday life.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

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