Many of the traditional songs, stories and nursery rhymes that people learn as children are ingrained in our culture. The mind of a child absorbs them at home, at school and from television. Teenage and adult English as a Second Language (ESL) students may lack the native speaker's familiarity with the English songs, rhymes and stories. They are at a disadvantage when participating in conversations or watching movies if they lack the knowledge of cultural elements native speakers of English may take for granted. Use of traditional songs, stories and nursery rhymes in the ESL classroom can create an excellent learning experience for the ESL student. In addition to the cultural value, traditional songs, stories and nursery rhymes may help with pronunciation practice and literary skills.
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