{"id":895,"date":"2026-06-23T16:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aicookbook.eu\/recipe\/vocabulary-and-oral-practice-with-suno\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:04:20","slug":"vocabulary-and-oral-practice-with-suno","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.aicookbook.eu\/el\/recipe\/vocabulary-and-oral-practice-with-suno\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocabulary and oral practice with Suno"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Facilitate the expansion and memorization of vocabulary and grammar structures, as well as listening comprehension and native-level pronunciation with the use of tailored songs.<\/p>\n<h2>Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Students will be able to\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Memorize new vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms<\/li>\n<li>Practice listening comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Practice pronunciation of the target language, and speech fluency<\/li>\n<li>Engage with content that matches their interests and curriculum topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Item \/ Resource<\/th>\n<th>Quantity<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Suno (free or paid version)<\/td>\n<td>1 account<\/td>\n<td>AI song generation platform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ChatGPT or another generative AI assistant<\/td>\n<td>1 account<\/td>\n<td>Generate song lyrics tailored to learning objectives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Topic list or curriculum themes<\/td>\n<td>1 per lesson<\/td>\n<td>Basis for song content and vocabulary selection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thematic text or vocabulary list<\/td>\n<td>1 per lesson<\/td>\n<td>Source material for lyrics generation prompt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Speakers \/ audio output<\/td>\n<td>1 set<\/td>\n<td>Play the generated song to the class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Screen \/ projector to display lyrics<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Visual support for listening activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper for printing song lyrics (optional)<\/td>\n<td>1 per learner<\/td>\n<td>Offline reference during listening activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Google Docs or Word processor<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Format lyrics and create follow-up exercises<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Utensils<\/h2>\n<p>Device requirements, accounts, browser extensions, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Computer or tablet with internet access<\/p>\n<p>Suno, https:\/\/suno.com\/home (free version sufficient)<\/p>\n<p>ChatGPT (free version sufficient)<\/p>\n<p>Basic word processing software<\/p>\n<p>Speakers\/computer or tablet with integrated speakers<\/p>\n<p>Printer (optional)<\/p>\n<p>Screen\/projector (optional)<\/p>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify your topic and level &#8211; Choose a curriculum-relevant topic and determine your students&#x27; language proficiency level.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare the list of elements to include in the song &#8211; Create a list of vocabulary, grammar structures, and\/or idioms depending on the needs of the lesson<\/li>\n<li>Prepare your ChatGPT prompt &#8211; Write down the specific details you&#x27;ll need: topic, language level, text length, and the list of elements to include in the song (vocabulary, grammar, idioms)<\/li>\n<li>Set up your document &#8211; Open a word processor to copy and format the generated text.<\/li>\n<li>Open Suno, paste the song lyrics generated, and request the creation of a song based on these lyrics. You can specify your preferred music genre and tempo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Implementation Steps<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Generate song lyrics<\/li>\n<li>Open ChatGPT and use this prompt template:<\/li>\n<li>Sample prompt: &quot;Write song lyrics about [TOPIC] for [LANGUAGE LEVEL] language learners. Use the following list of vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms in the lyrics. Make it engaging and age-appropriate for [AGE GROUP] in [SETTING]. Create the lyrics so they can be matched to [MUSIC GENRE].&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Example: &quot;Write song lyrics about hobbies for B1 Swedish learners. Use the following list of vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms in the lyrics. Make it engaging and age-appropriate for adult migrants in a language class. Create the lyrics so they can be matched to disco\/pop-rock music in the style of Abba.&quot;<\/li>\n<li>INSERT: vocabulary, grammar structures, idioms list created during preparation phase<\/li>\n<li>Review and edit the song lyrics<\/li>\n<li>Read through the generated lyrics<\/li>\n<li>Check that the vocabulary and grammar matches the list provided in the prompt<\/li>\n<li>Adjust if needed (i.e. spelling errors, add more words from the vocabulary list that weren\u2019t included, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Generate the song<\/li>\n<li>Open Suno and use this prompt template:<\/li>\n<li>Sample prompt: &quot;Create a song about [TOPIC] for [LANGUAGE LEVEL] language learners. Make it engaging and age-appropriate for [AGE GROUP]. Create a [MUSIC GENRE] song (in the style of [ARTIST]). Use the following lyrics: [INSERT LYRICS GENERATED BY CHATGPT].&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Example: &quot;Create a song about hobbies for B1 Swedish learners. Use the following list of vocabulary, grammar structures, and idioms in the lyrics. Make it engaging and age-appropriate for adults. Create a disco\/pop-rock song (in the style of ABBA). Use the following lyrics: [INSERT LYRICS GENERATED BY CHATGPT].&quot;<\/li>\n<li>Implement activity in class<\/li>\n<li>Play the song to the learners<\/li>\n<li>Follow with activity of your choosing: listening comprehension, vocabulary exercises, sing-along activity to practice pronunciation and speech fluency, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Differentiation &amp; Inclusion<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Adaptations for varied language levels, access needs, and cultural backgrounds.<\/li>\n<li>For mixed-level classes: Generate multiple versions of the same topic at different proficiency levels<\/li>\n<li>For visual learners: Ask ChatGPT or an AI image generator to create lyrics cards that can be animated into a lyrics video (maybe a different tool i.e. Sora<\/li>\n<li>For advanced students: Create songs with lyrics with more complex themes or cultural references<\/li>\n<li>For specific interests: Customize topics based on student surveys or current events they care about<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Assessment &amp; Feedback<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Criterion<\/th>\n<th>Excellent<\/th>\n<th>Good<\/th>\n<th>Needs Work<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Listening Comprehension<\/td>\n<td>Identifies main topic, key vocabulary, and most details on first or second listening.<\/td>\n<td>Identifies main topic and some vocabulary; misses minor details.<\/td>\n<td>Struggles to identify topic or vocabulary even after repeated listening.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vocabulary Recognition<\/td>\n<td>Correctly identifies and uses 80%+ of target vocabulary from the song.<\/td>\n<td>Identifies 50-79% of target vocabulary; some errors in use.<\/td>\n<td>Identifies fewer than 50% of target vocabulary; significant gaps.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Task Completion<\/td>\n<td>Completes follow-up activity fully and accurately; engages actively.<\/td>\n<td>Completes most of the activity with minor errors or gaps.<\/td>\n<td>Does not complete the activity or shows minimal engagement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Critical Reflection<\/td>\n<td>Thoughtfully discusses AI authorship, copyright, and cultural appropriateness.<\/td>\n<td>Engages with reflection questions with some depth.<\/td>\n<td>Provides only surface-level or no reflection on AI use.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Extensions \/ Follow-Ups<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Homework ideas:<\/li>\n<li>Students create and present their own versions of the song based on the same lyrics to fully tailor the material to their individual preferences.<\/li>\n<li>Students write their own lyrics to practice grammar and vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>Students write a text (short story, letter, news article, etc) based on the song\u2019s theme and lyrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cross-Subject Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Choir\/sing-along activity and music practice for music class<\/li>\n<li>Generate songs about science, history, or social studies topics in the target language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>References &amp; Resources<\/h2>\n<p>ChatGPT &#8211; AI text generation tool for creating educational content<\/p>\n<p>Suno &#8211; AI song generation tool<\/p>\n<p>CEFR Level Descriptors &#8211; Guidelines for language proficiency levels<\/p>\n<p>OpenAI Usage Policies &#8211; Guidelines for appropriate use of ChatGPT<\/p>\n<p>AI in Education Guidelines &#8211; Ethical guidelines for educators on using artificial intelligence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facilitate the expansion and memorization of vocabulary and grammar structures, as well as listening comprehension and native-level pronunciation with the use of tailored songs.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-895","recipe","type-recipe","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aicookbook.eu\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aicookbook.eu\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aicookbook.eu\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/recipe"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aicookbook.eu\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}