[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 learning and studying English (51–60)
Dead MemoriesSlipknot
It’s a hugely popular song by a world-famous American masked metal band.
The track isn’t just about heavy guitar riffs; the melodic vocals make it quite mild, so it should be easy for even middle schoolers to listen to, and I think it’s perfectly fine to play while studying.
Make Up Your MindTheory Of A Deadman
A song by a popular four-piece rock band that made their major debut after being discovered by Canada’s national hard rock band, Nickelback.
Both the lyrics and the tone of the song are masculine and powerful, making it just right for junior high school students to listen to while studying.
HelloAdele
I’m impressed—it’s just like Adele to create songs that draw listeners in.
The melodies are so good that even women can imitate and sing along.
They’re easy to understand, so you find yourself humming as you listen.
It’s great that even middle schoolers can enjoy them.
Her slightly husky voice is wonderful.
Deep DownAlok x Ella Eyre x Kenny Dope feat. Never Dull
“Deep Down” is a bass-driven, exhilarating dance track by Alok, a Brazilian DJ and producer.
It’s great for pumping yourself up on your own, but I especially recommend listening to it together with your class.
Play it loud through speakers that deliver rich bass, and it’s the kind of upbeat song that will have everyone dancing before they know it! Beyond everyday school life, be sure to use it at various events like sports days and cultural festivals, too!
GirlFriendAvril Lavigne
I really like this song.
It was used in a TV drama, so maybe I heard it often.
My middle school kids love it too—they even bought the CD and listened to it.
Maybe that’s because they heard it a lot on TV.
It’s a song that gives you energy and strength.