A music-based curriculum

Content centered around song.

Each song is the centerpiece of a unit. Units are broken down into vocabulary and grammar, two areas of rich reinforcement where music plays a unique role in deeper student language acquisition.

Vocabulary

Repetitive rhythm used to strengthen memorization. Songs introduce vocabulary enriched with use cases.

Grammar

Make grammar fun. Songs introduce language rules and then shoe examples of these rules in action via storytelling.

 

Each unit comes with a lyric player, fill-in-the-blank multiple choice quiz, image-based multiple choice quiz, and vocabulary flashcards.

Lyric Player

Lyrics in time with music. karaoke-style.

Fill-in-the-blank quiz

Explore use cases with core vocabulary or grammar

Vocabulary Flashcards

Draw on image-based learning for vocabulary

Image Quiz

Enrich comprehension with image-based reinforcement.

How to use Towns and Cities

The content is ideal for classroom time that is entertaining and educational. These songs have been tested in schools in Madrid, Spain, and Oakland, California. Some use cases include:

Warm-Up

Start class off on a fun note.

Cool-Down

End class on a fun note.

Milestone Reward

Play music when students reach a goal.

Self Reinforcement

Assign songs as extracurricular activities.

 

We’re always interested in the innovative ingenuity of teachers. Let us know if you’ve found a new way to incorporate Towns and Cities into your classroom!