[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)
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.
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.
Sk8er BoiAvril Lavigne
A number released in 2002 by Avril when she was a punk girl—one that’s likely very nostalgic and meaningful for those who were in junior high or high school at the time.
The lyrics tell a story about a boy who loves punk and the snobby girl he’s in love with, making it easy to understand, and it’s crafted in a way that wouldn’t feel out of place even to today’s middle schoolers.
Your PowerBillie Eilish
A piece I’d recommend to junior high school students who want to listen to something calm is “Your Power.” Released by Billie Eilish, this work is packed with her stylish musical sensibilities.
The lyrics are drawn from her own experiences and address domestic violence, commonly referred to as DV.
Although the lyrics are raw, the melody is stylish, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well.
my futureBillie Eilish
“my future,” the famous song by Billie Eilish, is known for having been recorded with her brother and music producer Finneas O’Connell when she had no choice but to stay home due to COVID-19.
It’s not exactly a pep song; rather, in her usual style, Billie Eilish writes about her life with her signature, unique lyrics.
For middle school students, it might be a good idea to check the Japanese translation as well while studying English.