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Classic Western songs that elementary schoolers love. Must-listen! Popular English-language songs.

English classes have finally started in elementary schools, and with the recent popularity of K-pop, elementary school students now have more opportunities to encounter languages other than Japanese in various places, don’t they?

Some kids like studying English, while others find it difficult.

In this article, we’ll introduce not only the K-pop hits popular among elementary school students, but also classic Western songs everyone knows—perfect recommendations for the first English songs to listen to.

Start by listening to a song you like and look up the meaning of the lyrics.

It might spark a love for language learning—not just English!

Playlist

Classic Western songs that elementary schoolers love. Must-listen! Popular English-language songs.
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1eastTop of the WorldCarpentersThe Carpenters, loved across generations…
2eastBonesImagine DragonsImagine Dragons are powerful yet emotionally rich...
3eastWorld’s Smallest ViolinAJRAAR song 'World’s Sm…'
4eastFight SongRachel PlattenRachel Platten is an American...
5eastThis is me!The Greatest Showman CastDepicting Mr. P. T. Barnum, who was a showman...
6eastWhat Makes You BeautifulOne DirectionOne Direction delivers a powerful message and...
7eastIt’s a small worldDisneyA list of Disney theme parks around the world…
8eastSugarMaroon 5Music that crashes a wedding as a surprise…
9eastHappyPharrell WilliamsFerrell, who hails from the U.S. state of Virginia…
10eastLet It GoIdina MenzelIdina Menzel is a musical…
11eastCount on MeBruno MarsBruno Mars is a singer from Hawaii…
12eastHigh HopesPanic! At The DiscoPanic! at the Disco is an Ame...
13eastRunaway BabyBruno MarsCaptivating the world with exceptional musicality and a sweet, handsome face...
14eastDynamiteBTSThe Korean idol who is taking the global music scene by storm…
15eastI’ve Got a DreamTangled CastTangled (Rapunzel) was relea…
16eastTTTwiceA cover dancing to K-pop music in the background…
17eastShake It OffTaylor SwiftTaylor, who is gaining popularity especially among young people around the world, ...
18eastWe Are The WorldUSA For AfricaA stellar lineup of artists has come together, and hunger...
19eastSTAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin BieberMa..., which is growing in popularity even among elementary school students,
20eastThe ClimbMiley CyrusMs. Miley Cyrus is in the United States…
21eastProblemAriana Grande ft. Iggy AzaleaA woman beloved around the world as a pop icon…
22eastIt’s My LifeBon Jovi“It’s My Life” is an American...
23eastHonestyBilly JoelA male American singer-songwriter known for piano-and-vocal performances…
24eastMy WayFrank SinatraIt is one of the world’s most iconic songs and is loved by people of all ages...
25eastThrillerMichael JacksonMichael, who reigned as a global pop star…
26eastYou Are My SunshineElizabeth MitchellSinger El..., who continues to rack up global smash hits,
27eastEyes On MeFaye WongIn the past, the massively popular game “Final Fa…
28eastHELPThe BeatlesWhen it comes to foreign (Western) music bands, you can’t forget this group…
29eastWe Are THE CHAMPIONSQueenThe legendary big [something] that even sparked a social phenomenon worldwide…
30eastHUMAN TOUCHWarren Wiebe
HUMAN TOUCHWarren Wiebe
The anime series Mobile Suit Ga..., beloved by a wide range of generations...
31eastABCThe Jackson 5Speaking of popular songs for elementary school English learning, Ji...
32eastYesterdayPaul McCartneyAlso a member of THE BEATLES...
33eastImagineJohn LennonJohn Lennon’s anti-war song and…
34eastWe Will Rock YouQueenQueen, the rock band representing the United Kingdom...
35eastWalk Like an EgyptianThe BanglesThe weekly shonen ma... that enjoys overwhelming support from elementary school students
36eastSo YesterdayHilary DuffHilar, who is now also active as an actress…
37eastAll I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah CareyFeaturing Tomoko Yamaguchi, Toshiro Yanagiba, and others...
38eastWhen You Wish Upon A StarDisney
When You Wish Upon A StarDisney
As the theme song for Disney's film Pinocchio…
39eastSing a RainbowLyrics and Music: Arthur HamiltonGently singing along to the relaxed rhythm...