[2026] Best Western Songs for Middle School Students to Learn and Study English

Easy Lover feat Big SeanEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Easy Lover feat Big Sean (Official Video) ft. Big Sean

Ellie Goulding, a British singer-songwriter who has produced numerous hit songs, released “Easy Lover feat.

Big Sean,” a track that showcases her clear, translucent vocals.

Since the song features Big Sean, a popular American rapper, it could be fun for a male and female to sing it together.

The lyrics mainly repeat the chorus phrases, making it easy to memorize—even for middle school students—which is a big recommendation point.

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Life Is Good ft. DrakeFUTURE

Future – Life Is Good (Official Music Video) ft. Drake

The hit song “Life Is Good ft.

Drake,” with Future featuring Drake.

Future is the one doing the featuring—kind of confusing, right? (lol) Future and Drake are rappers at the top of the American scene, and both are known for riding the latest trap-style tracks with ease.

“Life Is Good ft.

Drake” is also crafted into a highly addictive trap tune.

I recommend it to junior high school students, but please don’t look up the Japanese translation of the lyrics (lol).

It’s pretty explicit (lol).

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Troubled TimesGreen Day

Green Day – Troubled Times (Official Lyric Video)

Green Day’s “Troubled Times” can be considered a perfect opportunity for today’s junior high school students to internalize the rhythm of English.

The punk beat that stirs a mischievous spirit and the lyrics that reflect the frustrations of youth come together in harmony, making it a fitting song for middle schoolers to release their emotions.

While sharply capturing a voice of protest, its somewhat familiar melody recalls music from the ’70s and ’80s, offering many points of connection for both parents and children.

Engaging with English-language music through this song, which resonates across generations, may also be effective for language learning.

I hope that, through music, middle school students can broaden their global perspectives.

Late Night TalkingHarry Styles

Harry Styles – Late Night Talking (Official Video)

Harry Styles, known as a member of the British boy band popular among young people, One Direction.

His song “Late Night Talking” seems to be popular among junior high school students as an easy-to-listen, mid-tempo pop track.

Harry Styles has also gained support from young listeners with songs like “As It Was.” Since none of his songs are particularly high in key, they’re relatively easy to sing at karaoke if you use falsetto well—perhaps that’s one reason they’re popular with junior high school students!

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Waffle HouseJonas Brothers

Jonas Brothers – Waffle House (Official Music Video)

The Jonas Brothers are a sibling band that continues to attract popularity, especially among younger generations, with their catchy pop music.

While they’ve reached a point in their career where you could call them mid-career artists, they’re still on the front lines dropping big tunes.

Among their songs, Waffle House is one I especially recommend for junior high school students.

It’s not exactly a coming-of-age song, but it’s filled with youth-related imagery, and the melody is catchy, making it a perfect fit for middle schoolers.

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