Classic Western songs that elementary schoolers love. Must-listen! Popular English-language songs.
English classes have finally started in elementary schools, and with the recent popularity of K-pop, elementary school students now have more opportunities to encounter languages other than Japanese in various places, don’t they?
Some kids like studying English, while others find it difficult.
In this article, we’ll introduce not only the K-pop hits popular among elementary school students, but also classic Western songs everyone knows—perfect recommendations for the first English songs to listen to.
Start by listening to a song you like and look up the meaning of the lyrics.
It might spark a love for language learning—not just English!
Playlist
| Classic Western songs that elementary schoolers love. Must-listen! Popular English-language songs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Top of the WorldCarpenters |  play_arrow | Carpenters' great song Top of the World |
| 2east | World’s Smallest ViolinAJR |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of not having one's struggles understood |
| 3east | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | Rachel's Song of Courage and Hope |
| 4east | BonesImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | Imagine Dragons' moving rock song is hugely popular around the world |
| 5east | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | Boosting self-esteem with One Direction’s love songs |
| 6east | This is me!The Greatest Showman Cast |  play_arrow | This is the real me. |
| 7east | It’s a small worldDisney |  play_arrow | Disney theme songs are ideal for learning English |
| 8east | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s viral wedding-surprise MV song |
| 9east | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | A distinctive rock band from Las Vegas |
| 10east | Count on MeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars's friendship theme song |
| 11east | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Pharrell Williams's songs |
| 12east | Runaway BabyBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A lively dance song by Bruno Mars |
| 13east | Let It GoIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | The theme song of a Disney movie, the courage to accept yourself as you are |
| 14east | DynamiteBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s “Dynamite” becomes a worldwide mega-hit |
| 15east | TTTwice |  play_arrow | K-pop dance is trending among elementary school students, and TWICE’s “TT” is popular. |
| 16east | I’ve Got a DreamTangled Cast |  play_arrow | The iconic song from the Rapunzel movie portrays dreams and diversity |
| 17east | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's uplifting songs |
| 18east | STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Popular songs by The Kid LAROI |
| 19east | The ClimbMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus’s encouragement song |
| 20east | We Are The WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | A charity song for supporting Africa. |
| 21east | ProblemAriana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea |  play_arrow | Ariana and Iggy’s collaboration song “Problem” |
| 22east | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Bon Jovi’s popular songs that are perfect for learning English |
| 23east | My WayFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | A famous song loved across generations |
| 24east | YesterdayPaul McCartney |  play_arrow | Paul McCartney's signature songs |
| 25east | ThrillerMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson's Thriller |
| 26east | HonestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel’s classic song Honesty |
| 27east | We Are THE CHAMPIONSQueen |  play_arrow | A representative song by Queen that is famous as a cheer song |
| 28east | ABCThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | Jackson 5's "ABC" is perfect for learning English. |
| 29east | You Are My SunshineElizabeth Mitchell |  play_arrow | Elizabeth Mitchell's gentle children's songs |
| 30east | Eyes On MeFaye Wong |  play_arrow | Healing Ballad of Final Fantasy VIII |
| 31east | HUMAN TOUCHWarren Wiebe |  | Popular theme songs from Gundam X |
| 32east | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | John Lennon's iconic song wishing for peace |
| 33east | Walk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles |  play_arrow | Popular among elementary school students thanks to the JoJo anime theme song |
| 34east | HELPThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ Help! is popular even among elementary school students. |
| 35east | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's classic song We Will Rock You |
| 36east | So YesterdayHilary Duff |  play_arrow | Hilary Duff's signature songs that parents and kids can enjoy together |
| 37east | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's fun signature song |
| 38east | Sing a RainbowSakushi sakkyoku: Āsā Hamiruton |  play_arrow | A classic song about the colors of the rainbow |
| 39east | When You Wish Upon A StarDisney |  | Perfect for learning English with Pinocchio’s famous song |