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Developing English vocabulary remains challenging for foreign language learners, especially at the primary level. Young students need creative strategies to understand, retain, and use new vocabulary. This article investigates the use of songs to develop English vocabulary in primary school learners. The articles used in the study were published in scientific journals between 2020 and 2026. The author employed a qualitative methodology based on a literature review. There are several advantages to using songs to develop vocabulary. First, songs offer learners multiple opportunities to be exposed to new vocabulary. Second, developing phonological memory is easier with songs. Songs have great motivational value for learners. They connect sounds with new words and concepts. In a pleasant and stimulating learning environment, primary school students are more likely to participate in the various planned learning activities. However, the full benefits of using songs will only be realized when the teacher uses appropriate songs that are at the correct level for primary school learners and when the musical activities align with the learners' language level and the teaching objectives. Songs should not be used merely to entertain primary school learners. Primary school learners need to feel engaged in order to learn vocabulary. Songs are a useful strategy for engaging learners and developing their language skills at the primary level. More research is needed to examine the use of digital songs from different countries/cultures and their impact on long-term vocabulary retention in primary English language teaching.
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