Volume 4, 2026 – Issue 2
Teaching Idioms through Songs in ELT: A Multimodal Case Study
Najla Mosbehi 
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Military Academy, Tunisia
* Corresponding author: mosbahinajla@gmail.com
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20576152
Abstract
This study explores the effectiveness of incorporating music into English language teaching (ELT) to address the diverse learning styles and motivations of preparatory cycle students. Using the song “Roar” by Katy Perry as a case study, the research focuses on teaching idioms through a pilot study involving 22 students. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative analysis with focus group discussion. Students were administered a pre-test and post-test to measure their comprehension and retention of idioms. The results showed a significant improvement in scores, indicating that the use of songs is an effective strategy for teaching idioms. Furthermore, focus group discussions revealed increased motivation and participation. This study demonstrates how integrating songs can address students’ diverse learning styles and preferences, enhancing the inclusivity of English language teaching.
Keywords: ELT, songs, idioms, learning styles, inclusivity
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2026/06/07
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Mosbehi, N. (2026). Teaching idioms through songs in ELT: A multimodal case study. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 4(2), 338–356. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20576152
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Mosbehi, Najla. 2026. “Teaching Idioms through Songs in ELT: A Multimodal Case Study.” The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education 4 (2): 338–56. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20576152.
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Mosbehi, Najla. “Teaching Idioms through Songs in ELT: A Multimodal Case Study.” The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, vol. 4, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 338–56, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20576152.
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About the authors
- Najla Mosbehi is a contractual military assistant teacher at the Military Academy, Tunisia. She holds a PhD in English language and linguistics from the University of Sfax. Her research interests include multimodality, discourse analysis and media studies.
mosbahinajla@gmail.com ↩︎
