A very interesting email discussion in the US at the moment (http://listserv.cuny.edu/) is the use of music in language classes. Some tutors and learners very against it. Some supporting. One even claims that:
"Since music is prohibited in Islam it should not be used in class with Muslim students. Some students may not inform a teacher that it is against his/her beliefs, but hates it when the teacher ask them to listen to songs in class." <http://www.troid.org/ibaadah/common-conflcts/the-ruling-concerning-music-according-to-the-four-imaams.html>
There's not much in the research literature about music and language learning. What experience/knowledge do ESOL tutors have of teaching English with music in the Skills for Life sector?
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