[2026] Learn English with Western Music! A roundup of recommended songs for studying English

Even among Western music fans, not everyone necessarily understands English, and many people probably wonder, “I want to study English by listening to Western songs, but can I really use them for studying?” To get straight to the point, learning English through Western music is effective, and it’s a great study method that lets you pick up many expressions unique to native speakers! Of course, just listening passively won’t help you study.

Start by singing along while looking at the lyrics—this also trains pronunciation and linking.

Repeating songs will also help with listening practice.

This article compiles classic Western songs suitable for English-learning beginners, so please use it as a reference!