Music ESL Worksheets and Lessons
34 worksheets, 27 lessons and 8 vocabulary decks · Free time & culture
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Music worksheets
34 printable worksheets with answer keys; the 24 most used, easiest level first.
Music lessons
27 ready lessons for the four skills: teach on the board, set online or print.
Music vocabulary
8 word decks with meanings, examples and pronunciation: flip, quiz, print as flashcards or play as a game.
Warm-ups and fillers
Quick Fun Corner activities on the same theme: no preparation.
- Joke · B1What was the Pilgrims' favorite kind of music?
About Music
Music is a powerful tool in the language classroom: it helps memory, pronunciation and rhythm, and almost every learner has strong opinions about what they like. As a topic, it gives learners plenty to describe, compare and debate.
Kids and A1 learners learn instruments (guitar, piano, drums) with play and can, and simple likes and dislikes. A2 learners talk about music genres, favorite singers and bands, and concerts in the past simple. B1 learners describe how music makes them feel, review songs and albums, and discuss musical tastes. B2 to C2 learners explore the music industry, streaming, music and memory, and cultural influence, using descriptive and evaluative language.
On this page you will find printable worksheets, ready-to-teach lessons and vocabulary flashcard decks on music.
Teaching tips: Music
- Use gap-fill song lyrics for listening practice, choosing gaps that target a specific grammar point or sound.
- Play short clips of different genres and ask learners to describe the mood with adjectives.
- Teach "play the guitar" with the article, and contrast it with "play soccer" without one.
- At higher levels, have learners write a short review of a song or album and share it with the class.
Questions teachers ask
Do we say "play guitar" or "play the guitar"?
British English normally uses the article (play the guitar); American English often drops it. Both are understood, but teach the article with sports as the contrast.
How can songs help with pronunciation?
Songs model connected speech, weak forms and word stress, and singing along gives learners repeated, low-pressure practice.
What music topics suit advanced learners?
Streaming and artists' pay, music and emotion, censorship and the role of music in culture work well at B2 to C2.