Wednesday, 17 September 2025

learning english through british classical music

We can of course work on our English though pop music:

Jay Doubleyou: pop videos for learning english

Jay Doubleyou: the music of west africa

Jay Doubleyou: using songs in the esl/esol/tefl classroom

But what about learning English through classical music?

It doesn't seem to be a good choice:

Why is England called the land without music? - Quora

But there are some great British composers who wrote and continue to write in English.

Here's an overview:

Jay Doubleyou: british music

It includes these genres:

Jay Doubleyou: folk music

Jay Doubleyou: new versions of traditional christmas carols

How about this - not British but much in English [try from 23 mins]

Between the Ears - The Thousand Voices of Cathy Berberian - BBC Sounds 

And how about this!

A Ticket to Ride - YouTube

Or the original if you prefer:

The Beatles - Ticket To Ride - YouTube

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