CLIL and Crescendo: An Exploration of the Contribution of Music to Language Learning in Early Childhood

Acquiring a second language is challenging but vital task to thrive in today’s society. Children’s exposure to English as a foreign language from early age has become a norm, which, however, faces several obstacles. In this regard, the use of music could be a suitable tool to ensure successful early language acquisition. Through ethnographic research, carried out at Bambini Bicocca Infant School, it was possible to understand the impact of music on English language acquisition. More precisely, in harmony with existing literature, the research highlighted the impact of music on vocabulary retention, phonological awareness and emotional state.