[2026] Best Western Songs for Middle School Students to Learn and Study English
If English class alone doesn’t quite satisfy you, but cracking open a workbook feels a bit heavy… then English study using Western pop music is exactly what we want junior high school students to try! When it’s music you like, it naturally sticks in your ears, which not only strengthens your listening skills but also trains your reading as you follow along with the lyrics.
In this article, we’ve rounded up a wide range of songs—mostly the latest hits—that junior high students can enjoy while improving their English.
From tracks with comfortable tempos that are easy to listen to, to songs with simple lyrics that are easy to understand, every pick is perfect as a study companion.
Find your favorite track and enjoy learning English through music!
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[2026] A roundup of recommended Western songs for junior high school students to learn and study English (41–50)
Don’t stop Believin’Glee
It’s an insert song from the American musical drama GLEE, and it was probably thanks to this show that it broke out again in its home country, the United States.
It became a hit not only in America but also in Japan, and it still has a loyal fanbase.
Why not watch this drama as a short break from your studies?
HolidayGreen Day
A popular song by an American three-piece punk rock band.
In addition to the pop appeal that’s their trademark, this track has an exceptionally groovy rhythm and a very cool guitar solo.
If you want to add the upbeat feel of pop punk to a middle schooler’s study session, this is the perfect choice.
The TrooperIron Maiden
It’s a gem of a song by a globally successful British heavy metal band.
This track makes full use of Iron Maiden’s signature triple-guitar attack and is seriously cool.
It’s the kind of metal song that’ll hit a middle schooler right between the eyes, so I hope you listen to it while studying and get pumped up.
What I’ve DoneLinkin Park
A smash hit by a six-member, Grammy-winning American rock band.
This track was chosen as the theme song for the blockbuster film Transformers, blending electronic elements with straightforward guitar sounds to create a cool rock tune—perfect for boosting your motivation while studying.
Where We BelongLostprophets
A song by a five-piece British rock band.
It’s a great track with a fresh, UK rock-style melody and standout harmonies.
I think junior high school students especially suit melodic, refreshing, and cool songs like UK rock, and I’d love for them to listen while studying.