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[2025] Learn English with Western Music! A roundup of the best Western songs for studying English

Even among Western music fans, not everyone necessarily understands English, and many people probably wonder, “I want to study English by listening to Western songs, but can I really use them for studying?” To get straight to the point, learning English through Western music is effective, and it’s a great study method that lets you pick up many expressions unique to native speakers! Of course, just listening passively won’t help you study.

Start by singing along while looking at the lyrics—this also trains pronunciation and linking.

Repeating songs will also help with listening practice.

This article compiles classic Western songs suitable for English-learning beginners, so please use it as a reference!

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[2025] Learn English with Western Music! A roundup of the best Western songs for studying English
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1eastWaterTylaThe rising star singer from South Africa, Tyla...
2eastToo SweetHozierA singer-songwriter from Ireland…
3eastAs It WasHarry StylesThe British artist who became a global solo star…
4eastShake It OffTaylor SwiftTaylor Swift, who enjoys immense popularity around the world...
5eastBirds of a FeatherBillie EilishBillie Eilish’s song gently...
6north_eastHelloAdeleAn inspiring and touching work released in 2015...
7south_eastStay With MeSam SmithAs a singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom...
8eastSomeone You LovedLewis CapaldiWhat kind of life experiences would one have to go through to end up like this...?
9eastAll I want for christmas is youMariah CareyA heartwarming essential of the Christmas season…
10eastClose To YouCarpentersCarpenters' 'Close to Yo…'
11eastGood Luck, Babe!Chappell RoanSung by Chapel Lone, the hidden Quee...
12eastLove YourselfJustin BieberCanadian pop star Justin...
13eastJust the Way You AreBruno MarsBruno Mars’s debut single “...
14eastOne Call AwayCharlie PuthCharlie Puth’s “One Call…”
15eastRain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana GrandeIn 2020, the American songstress Lady Gaga...
16eastAll of MeJohn LegendAn American singer-songwriter, Ji...
17eastDon’t Start NowDua LipaDua Lipa, who is from the United Kingdom, in 2019...
18eastBad DayDaniel PowterMany years have passed since its release in 2005...
19eastA Thousand MilesVanessa CarltonReleased in 2002, this song pi...
20eastStory of My LifeOne DirectionOne Direction released in 2013...
21north_eastCall Me MaybeCarly Rae JepsenCarly Rae Jepsen’s song “C…”
22south_eastWe Are Never Getting Back TogetherTaylor SwiftTaylor Swift re-… in 2012
23eastLet It BeThe BeatlesThe Beatles’ “Let It Be” is 19…
24eastMamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee StallionMegan’s new song: a confidence anthem with a Japanese rapper
25eastDancing QueenABBAABBA’s “Dancing Queen” is a Western…
26eastShe Will Be LovedMaroon 5Perfect for those who want to build their English listening skills...
27eastCalifornia King BedRihannaRihanna’s ballad “Californ…”
28eastI Want It That WayBackstreet BoysThe ba... released on April 12, 1999
29eastPerfectEd SheeranA globally popular singer from the United Kingdom…
30eastHappyPharrell WilliamsPharrell Williams’s “Happy…”
31eastdrivers licenseOlivia RodrigoOlivia Rodrigo’s “driver…