[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!
Playlist
| [2026] Learn English with Western Music! A roundup of recommended songs for studying English | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | WaterTyla | play_arrow | The rising star singer from South Africa, Tyla... |
| 2east | HelloAdele | play_arrow | An inspiring and touching work released in 2015... |
| 3east | Too SweetHozier | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter from Ireland… |
| 4east | As It WasHarry Styles | play_arrow | The British artist who became a global solo star… |
| 5east | Shake It OffTaylor Swift | play_arrow | Taylor Swift, who enjoys immense popularity around the world... |
| 6east | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi | play_arrow | What kind of life experiences would one have to go through to end up like this...? |
| 7east | Close To YouCarpenters | play_arrow | Carpenters' 'Close to Yo…' |
| 8east | One Call AwayCharlie Puth | play_arrow | Charlie Puth’s “One Call…” |
| 9east | Birds of a FeatherBillie Eilish | play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s song gently... |
| 10east | Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan | play_arrow | Sung by Chapel Lone, the hidden Quee... |
| 11east | Just the Way You AreBruno Mars | play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s debut single “... |
| 12east | Stay With MeSam Smith | play_arrow | As a singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom... |
| 13east | All I want for christmas is youMariah Carey | play_arrow | A heartwarming essential of the Christmas season… |
| 14east | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa | play_arrow | Dua Lipa, who is from the United Kingdom, in 2019... |
| 15east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton | play_arrow | Released in 2002, this song pi... |
| 16east | Story of My LifeOne Direction | play_arrow | One Direction released in 2013... |
| 17east | Bad DayDaniel Powter | play_arrow | Many years have passed since its release in 2005... |
| 18east | Love YourselfJustin Bieber | play_arrow | Canadian pop star Justin... |
| 19east | Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande | play_arrow | In 2020, the American songstress Lady Gaga... |
| 20east | All of MeJohn Legend | play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter, Ji... |
| 21east | We Are Never Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift | play_arrow | Taylor Swift re-… in 2012 |
| 22east | Let It BeThe Beatles | play_arrow | The Beatles’ “Let It Be” is 19… |
| 23east | HappyPharrell Williams | play_arrow | Pharrell Williams’s “Happy…” |
| 24east | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen | play_arrow | Carly Rae Jepsen’s song “C…” |
| 25east | PerfectEd Sheeran | play_arrow | A globally popular singer from the United Kingdom… |
| 26east | Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion | play_arrow | Megan’s new song: a confidence anthem with a Japanese rapper |
| 27east | drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo | play_arrow | Olivia Rodrigo’s “driver… |
| 28east | Dancing QueenABBA | play_arrow | ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” is a Western… |
| 29east | She Will Be LovedMaroon 5 | play_arrow | Perfect for those who want to build their English listening skills... |
| 30east | California King BedRihanna | play_arrow | Rihanna’s ballad “Californ…” |
| 31east | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys | play_arrow | The ba... released on April 12, 1999 |


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