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.