Listen to stories and songs

Listening to stories and songs in English can help improve pronunciation. Here are our top tips for listening to stories and songs with your child.

boy listening with headphones
  • Listening to stories and songs in English will really benefit your child's pronunciation.
  • Let your child choose a favourite song or story to listen to together.
  • Many children's books are available with a CD for listening along to the story.
  • There are lots of great videos online with songs and stories for kids.
  • We have a huge range of animated songs and stories on LearnEnglish Kids!
  • You can find out more about helping your child sing English songs in our video tip.

Listen to a story:
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/listen-watch/short-stories

Listen to a song:
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/listen-watch/songs

Watch a video tip:
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/parents/video-tips/using-songs

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