# Make English songs for ESL kids with your own word list English songs for ESL kids work best when they repeat a short list of useful words and phrases, slowly, with actions that show the meaning. Give us the words your learners need this week, their age and level; you read the lyrics, then get a song of about two minutes in English, or in English with a few home-language explanations. ## What children learning English can get from a song - **Young learners** pick up single words and set phrases: hello, thank you, my turn, can I have. - **Early readers** can follow a lyric sheet while they sing, linking sounds to spelling. - **Older children** can practice a grammar pattern, like "I like..., I don't like..." or "There is a..., there are...". Songs give the repetition learners need and let shy children join in as a group before they speak alone. ## What to type in the form - **Six to ten words or two or three phrases,** the ones your learners need now. - **A topic that gives meaning:** the classroom, food, family, the weather. - **Level:** beginner or a bit further on, and the age band. - **Actions** for each word, so the meaning is clear without translation. - **Home-language help** if you want it. Choose the learners' language as the song language (Spanish, German, French, Portuguese or Italian) and list the English words to teach, or keep the song in English and ask for a short explanation line. ## How to use it in class or at home Play the song once, then teach the actions. Play it again and do the actions together. Over a week, let children sing more and more of it, then use the words outside the song: in instructions, games and questions. A short daily play beats a long weekly one. Print the lyrics for older learners. Teachers can find more on [songs for ESL teachers](/classroom/songs-for-esl-teachers). A short play every lesson for a week or two works well, plus at home if families can play it. Repetition across days helps more than many plays in one sitting. ## Honest notes on pronunciation The singer uses a clear general English voice; you cannot choose a regional accent, only a female or male voice. The music model may stretch or stress a word to fit the melody, which is normal in songs but worth knowing for learners. Listen to each of the up to 3 sung versions and keep the clearest. When a song stresses a word differently from speech, say it the speaking way in class too. Read the lyrics before the song is made and check every word is what you want to teach. ## Style and voice Playful and bouncy suits most ESL songs; campfire sing-along is easy for groups to clap to. Gentle acoustic works for older learners. Lyrics are ready about a minute after payment, you can edit any word or ask for up to 3 fresh drafts, and the song is sung in about 2 to 4 minutes. A pack of 20 covers a term of weekly topics. See [pricing](/pricing). ## Example lyrics Made with Still Morning for a made-up example, from these details: "English for beginner learners aged six to eight: classroom words pencil, book, chair, table, bag, scissors, and the phrases "Can I have a pencil, please?" and "Here you are." Sing each word twice with an action. Slow and clear.". **My Classroom Words** ``` [Verse 1] I see a pencil, pencil Tap it on the desk I see a book, book Open it like this I see a chair, chair Point and take a seat I see a table, table Where we rest our feet [Chorus] Pencil, book, chair, table Say them one by one Pencil, book, chair, table Learning is such fun [Verse 2] I see a bag, bag Swing it by your side I see some scissors, scissors Open them up wide Now I need a pencil I know just what to say Can I have a pencil, please? I ask it every day [Chorus] Pencil, book, chair, table Say them one by one Pencil, book, chair, table Learning is such fun [Bridge] Here you are, here you are Thank you very much Here you are, here you are A friendly classroom touch [Chorus] Pencil, book, chair, table Say them one by one Pencil, book, chair, table Learning is such fun ``` ## What it cannot do It is not a full English course, and it will not correct learners' pronunciation. You cannot pick a regional accent. The music model sometimes stresses a word oddly; make another version if one is unclear. ## Questions **Can the song mix English with my students' home language?** Yes. Choose the home language as the song language and list the English words to teach, or keep it in English and ask for short explanation lines. **How many new words per song?** Six to ten for young beginners, plus one or two phrases. Recycle a few old words in each new song. **Can I choose an American or British accent?** No. You choose a female or male voice. You can choose American or British words, like eraser or rubber, in the details. **Can I use the songs in paid online lessons?** Yes, in your classes and on your own channels, including monetized ones. You cannot resell the song files themselves. **Can it teach a grammar pattern?** Yes. Name the pattern, such as "I can..., I can't...", and give examples. The writer builds the verses around it. **What topics work well for ESL songs?** Greetings, classroom objects, colors, numbers, family, food, clothes, weather and daily routines. Choose topics your learners need in class this week. **Can each child's name be in the song?** For one child, add their first name. For a class, see [name songs for circle time](/classroom/name-song-for-circle-time). --- Still Morning: one song $29, five songs $49, twenty songs $99 (the same numbers in euros or pounds in Europe and the UK), paid once. No subscription; packs never expire. Made with AI. The words come from an AI writer working from your details, and you approve them. The music and the voice come from an AI music model (not a human singer). Make a song: https://stillmorning.net/create Page: https://stillmorning.net/learn/english-songs-for-esl-kids (updated 2026-10-17)