Sing & Spell with AI: Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition through Song-Based Learning in ESL Classrooms

Sing & Spell with AI is an innovation that combines Artificial Intelligence with music-based learning to support vocabulary instruction in ESL primary classrooms. The tool automatically generates customised lyrics by embedding target vocabulary into familiar tunes, reducing teacher preparation time while creating engaging learning experiences. Implemented with 15 Year 2 pupils over two weeks, the intervention showed clear improvements in spelling accuracy and vocabulary recall, especially among lower-proficiency pupils. From the teachers’ perspective, the AI-assisted system simplified lesson planning and made vocabulary instruction more effective. The novelty of this approach lies in its integration of AI-generated lyrics with music-based strategies, offering potential for commercialisation through curriculum-based expansion and future development as a subscription-based mobile application.

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