[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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The Day That Never ComesMetallica
A song by one of the Big Four of American thrash metal, a hugely popular band.
It starts with a melancholic guitar arpeggio melody, grows more intense in the chorus, and explodes in the guitar solo—the exquisitely crafted solo is especially fantastic.
I hope middle schoolers studying can get hyped up with some metal.
DeadMy Chemical Romance
A song by a U.S.
rock band that remains globally popular even after disbanding.
Among their tracks, this one is especially poppy and upbeat, and it’s incredibly uplifting to listen to.
I think it would be perfectly acceptable even for middle school students, so I’d love for you to play it while studying.
Story Of My LifeOne Direction
A hit song by a globally popular pop group, also featured in a commercial for a Japanese phone company.
This mid-tempo, ballad-style track showcases each member’s vocals to the fullest, and I hope that even middle school students will feel energized by their voices while studying.
Snow (Hey Oh)Red Hot Chili Peppers
A hugely popular song by a Grammy Award–winning American band.
It was also chosen as the theme song for a popular Japanese film, and is characterized by its gentle groove.
If middle school students play this while studying, its light and gentle rhythm—so typical of the band—will feel pleasant and help them focus.
Not Gonna DieSkillet
A popular song by a four-member American Christian rock band, male and female.
The track blends beautiful violin tones with heavy guitar sounds, and its powerful lyrics and male-female twin vocals make it a perfect choice for middle school students studying.