Why learn about social issues through songs?
It's fun!
Learn about the world, history, and cultures through the songs that people sing.
このサイトの記事は、英検2級以上、またはTOEIC450点以上の日本人英語学習者を対象にしています。
Learn about the songs
Read or listen to the background story of each song. I'll do the work of doing the research for you.
Talk about the songs
From the comments and chat sections, you can share your thoughts on the week's song.
What some of the participants have to say about us...
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I didn't know almost all the songs you taught us before this course. I thought they were not so important because I could pass the entrance exam. However, I noticed I was wrong. There are many problems in the world, and we are not outsiders. Our indifference causes problems to continue.
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When I study about history, I usually use textbooks. However, I found that songs teach me old days clearly. Songs are not only to enjoy singing but also to learn the history and feelings of the people who lived in history.
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In my world history class (in high school), I learned only that war happened. However, the war was cruel and terrible. I understood it from the lyrics. We must remember all sacrifice and live so that it will not be wasted.
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We can just follow the flow of the music and the lyrics and understand what happened to people in those days.
Interactive blog!
Follow me on Substack. This is where I will be publishing the articles on the various songs. It's free. You'll receive one newsletter each week from me. You can opt out at any time, but I hope you will stay with me on this time travel around the world, visiting different eras in history, meeting people you've never dreamed about, learning about their challenges and their strategies for overcoming problems. You can add comments and your own questions about the songs.
議論やチャットに英語で参加したい方は、私のSubstackニュースレターを購読してください。最新の楽曲投稿がメールボックスに届きますよ。
A note to students
The articles you will find on this site are directed at Japanese learners of English who have at least Eiken 2 or a TOEIC score of 450 and above. Everyone, of course, is welcome to use the site, but if you are a Japanese learner, you'll find some vocabulary at the bottom of the articles that might help you.
このサイトの記事は、英検2級以上、またはTOEIC450点以上の日本人英語学習者を対象にしています。もちろん、どなたでもご利用いただけますが、日本人学習者の方は、記事の下にある語彙集をご覧いただくと、お役に立てるかもしれません。
Use the English you know to learn something cool!
All those hours you have spent studying. Now you can put it to use! And enjoy learning... with no tests!
Anywhere, anytime
On the train to work, at the coffee shop, 10 minutes before class starts. You choose your time to read or listen to the passages.
Discuss
Talk about the week's passage via chat when you have time.
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Social Issues in Song
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