在英语教学中,为了达到较好的教学效果,歌曲越来越受到重视。在新编的英语教材中,大量地收入了歌曲。许多歌曲本身就是非常好的学习材料,并且音乐能给人智慧,易于激发学生的情绪。教学中运用歌曲,不仅能活跃课堂气氛,而且符合学生的形象记忆和情绪记忆的特点,让学生在轻松愉快的环境中得到训练,不知不觉地学会了英语知识,提高了课堂教学效果。本文从四个方面论述了歌曲在教学中的作用。 In English teaching, in order to achieve better teaching effects, songs are increasingly valued. In the new English textbooks, a large number of songs were included. Many songs are very good learning materials in their own right, and music can give people wisdom and encourage students’ emotions. The use of songs in teaching not only activates the atmosphere of the classroom, but also conforms to the characteristics of the students’ image memories and emotional memories. The students are trained in a relaxed and pleasant environment, unknowingly learn English knowledge, and improve the classroom teaching effect. This article discusses the role of songs in teaching from four aspects.