The 30 best songs to learn Spanish by levels. What would life be without music? It would be much more boring, right? Music excites us and entertains us. And, you know what? It is also a fantastic resource for learning Spanish. Today, we are going to talk about the best songs to learn
What would life be without music?
It would be much more boring, right?
The music It excites and entertains us.
And, you know what?
It is also a fantastic resource for learning Spanish.
Today, we are going to talk about the best songs to learn Spanish.
Sharpen your ears and learn Spanish with music. 😁
The music is a good way to learn Spanish.
Do you want to know why?
I'll tell you:
Spanish is a language that it is spoken in a lot of countries and that is why there are many popular Spanish songs.
I'm going to quote you three famous Spanish songs that have been heard and are heard all over the world.
Which one do you like more?
Surely more than once you have sung a song in Spanish, even without understanding the lyrics.
And many of the songs in Spanish have very catchy rhythms and easy to remember letters, with happy and danceable melodies.
Some of these songs are spread throughout the world through a endless genres: pop, rock, reggaeton, trap, salsa, ballad...
Do you dare to sing some song in spanish?
If you don't know the lyrics, nothing happens.
There are plenty of places where you can find transcriptions of lyrics.
Or, better yet, sing the songs live with karaoke.🎶
I leave you the Mother Earth karaoke, by Chayanne.
It is one of the songs that I play the most in class in my spanish courses, in Hispania, Spanish school.
Dare to sing it! It is a very happy song.
We have already seen that the Spanish music is very popular all over the world and that there are great songs to learn Spanish for foreigners.
Now, let's count some benefits of learning Spanish with music.
Listening to Spanish songs in class is a listening comprehension exercise.
We have to be attentive to know what the singer says.
If the students are encouraged, they can even sing the song.
This way they will remember the lyrics better and new words.
It is always more fun to listen to audio with music than to a person speaking.
When we work on music to learn Spanish in class, we have transcriptions of the lyrics.
In this way, students listen and read the lyrics at the same time.
This is great because you can analyze the grammatical structures and the verb tenses that singers use.
On the other hand, you learn new vocabulary and expressions common.
As we have seen before, there are many famous songs in Spanish and very loved by almost everyone.
If you are a teacher, your own students will ask you to work on lyrics of famous songs in Spanish.
Give them to them, like this they will study more at ease and I'm sure they have some interesting grammar or vocabulary.
Without further ado, let's start our list of 30 best songs to learn Spanish by levels.
What songs will they be?
Let's see them! 😄
We start with the level A1. It is the initial level.
The lyrics of the Spanish songs in this category should be easily understandable and with a lexicon and one simple grammar.
Lemon and salt (2006), by the Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas, is perfect for introducing new Spanish students to music.
Most of the time they are in present indicative.
Furthermore, the lyrics are sung in a very slow and sweet.
The talisman (1996) is one of the best songs to learn the verbs in Spanish.
In this song Rosana There are also some interesting words like “talisman”, “temptations” or “whims”.
dancing It was created in 1982 by the group Alaska and the Pegamoids.
It is one of the most emblematic songs of the Madrid scene.
Don't you know what it is The Madrid scene?
It was acountercultural movement whose main form of expression was through music.
This song is interesting to learn Spanish because it is sung slowly and because it is reviewed the gerund.
Do you have problems learning the verb gustar?
If you listen to the song of Manu Chao, I like you (2001), I'm sure it will help you.
It is one of the most typical easy songs to learn Spanish.
The song is a recital of examples of the verb gustar, with both nouns and infinitives.
a good day (2000) by the rock group the planets, is a song that reviews all the actions of the same day: from morning to night.
So what tense do you think they use?
Well he past perfect, of course.
A very good song to review the shape of this time and the use of the recent past.
We advance a little in the songs to learn basic Spanish: level A2.
Here we will find different tenses in past, future and conditional.
Despite everything, they are still easy songs to sing in Spanish for beginners.
Do you want to hear beautiful song lyrics in Spanish?
Here you have one.
What stands out most in The universe above me (2005) is the expression of desires with verbal periphrasis: want + infinitive.
Plus, it's always a pleasure to listen to Amaral.
Your charismatic voiceIt will catch you.
What verb tense does the verb form <<se gone>> belong to?
At past indefinite of the verb go.
With this song you will review this irregular verb so used in the past tense.
He left (1994) is about a love breakup and Laura Pausini It gives it a moving drama.
When you listen to it, have some tissues ready in case you cry.
I fell in love, created in 2017 by Shakira, is the most current song on this list so far.
Who doesn't know Shakira?
The Colombian artist has been composing hit songs around the world for decades.
In this song, the singer tells the story Past Indefinite how she met the one who was then the love of her life.
There are also descriptions in the past with past imperfect.
my big night (1967) is the oldest song in this top of songs in Spanish to learn the language.
Furthermore, it is one of the most iconic songs of Raphael, a music divo in Spain.
Its festive character and his passionate voice They will immerse you in this fun song that is never missing in a great party.
The singer tells what his big night with him will be like imperfect future.
I really like to use the songs of Mana for my Spanish classes.
His clear pronunciation, his way of singing and his poetic language mean that students can understand his lyrics and learn a lot of vocabulary at the same time.
my eyes (1995) is a clear example of this.
We continue moving forward with ELE's music. Let's see 5 songs for learn Spanish B1.
This is already an intermediate level of Spanish. Here we have songs with subjunctive and more contrast of pasts.
Juanes It has very famous songs.
I ask God (2002) was one of the first.
Wishes with subjunctive and rock and roll together in a real great song.
You can't miss it.
Do you like rock?
If you research Juanes' work on YouTube you can find many more rock songs subtitled in Spanish.
think of me (1991) Luz Casal It could be included in the list of basic level songs due to the simplicity of its lyrics and its slow rhythm.
The reason why it is at the B1 level is because the subjunctive in its chorus: “Think of me, when you suffer.”
Could you explain to me why you use the subjunctive in that sentence?
It is a temporary sentence: when + subjunctive, + imperative.
Whenever we have that structure we put subjunctive.
Pablo Alboran He is one of the most beloved Spanish singer-songwriters today.
I have missed you (2011) was one of the songs that launched him to stardom, and it is not surprising.
Romantic and poetic Like few songs, its lyrics will captivate you.
Did you know that this 1988 song became the encouragement song during the difficult times of quarantine in Spain?
Alldays at 8pm, people went out to the balcony to sing I will resist, of Dynamic Duo.
The song talks about resist the hardest moments before of life.
Recurrent grammar is again a temporary prayer: when + subjunctive + future.
Impossible not to start dancing to the rhythm of I hope it rains coffee (1989), from Juan Luis Guerra.
With this song you will forever remember the use of hopefully + subjunctive to express wishes.
We go up a step and advance to the level B2.
Music to work on in class at this level is more complex... but it can also be more interesting. 😁
The most notable of Infidelity in the computer age (2006) Jorge Drexler To learn Spanish it is the language you use.
We found complex words such as: cryptic, lapse, clandestine, choke, miss...
A curious song and of course, with an unusual theme.
In Searching in the trash (2005) there are many comparative sentences with 'as'.
Although the grammar is quite simple, the most demanding thing for students will be the lexicon.
Furthermore, some comparisons of The escape They are quite interesting and there are some others rhyme.
The singer of Corridor effect says in the chorus of this song: “It doesn't matter if it rains, if I'm close to you.”
You are using a verb of feeling with subjunctive.
There are other interesting things in It doesn't matter if it rains (2013), as the conditional sentences or the vulgarism pa’+ infinitive, which means for + infinitive.
Joaquin Sabina He is one of the most charismatic singers our country has ever had.
His lyrics are like street poems, dealing with the lives of normal people in cities.
In The one with the lame pirate (1992), there is a long list of words that your students probably won't know.
It also talks about one of the most common topics for learning Spanish: professions, but this time a little more atypical.
Maybe look for me (2020) is not the most famous song of Carlos Vives.
But it is perfect for practicing relative clauses of place with the word 'where'.
The whole song revolves around this grammar of level B2.
In the advanced level C1, ELE songs have a more demanding language and a lot subjunctive.
From here on you will have to listen to these songs more than once to understand them well... or maybe even more. 😄
The trajectory of Melendi It is worth analyzing.
When he became famous in the early 2000s, his songs were very thuggish and talked about taboo topics such as drugs or sex.
On the other hand, in the last 15 yearsHis style has evolved into much more serious and romantic lyrics.
Check to carrier (2012) is one of these songs.
We include it in this list of songs to learn to speak Spanish through use of idiomatic expressions and the poetic style.
Another classic of Spanish music.
Alejandro Sanz He is probably the most famous Spanish male singer today.
We have chosen the song Our love will be legend (2009) for the relative clauses: there is no + noun + that + subjunctive.
Example: “There is no person who understands me.”
This is a super fun song to learn Spanish.
The funny thing about The bite (2015) is the constant use of diminutives with 'ita': little bite, little one, little mouth...
And be careful again with the contractions pa' o vamo'.
Just because singers use them in their songs doesn't mean it's correct. 🙊
when I go (2007) is one of my favorite romantic Spanish songs.
I give it to my students a lot in my face-to-face classes or in the online Spanish courses of Hispania, Spanish school.
I put this song in level C1 by grammatical complexity that has the chorus:
“When I leave, don't let a tear fall for me.”
The slit in your skirt It was a huge success in the early 2000s.
Follow the rhythm of your singer and understand the whole storywhat he tells is quite a challenge.
Once you understand the lyrics, you will see how fun it is and you will have the opportunity to learn colloquial vocabulary to use with your Spanish friends.
We reach the last level: C2.
Only the bravest will be able to listen to these songs in Spanish because they are so difficult. 😂
Are you prepared?
Come on!
like at home (2008) is the first rap song of this article.
As you can imagine coming from a rap, the singer speaks very fast and it will be very difficult to follow him.
If you like rap and have a very advanced level of Spanish, listening to Tote King songs can be a good idea.
I couldn't miss Desperate (2022) on this list.
The song of the moment is, in addition to being fun and international, very difficult to understand. 🤣
I encourage you to look at the transcription of the lyrics and try to decipher it.
alone Rosalia can sing it.
We bring Ricky Martin for the second time, now accompanied by Maluma.
Come here (2016) is one of the great commercial successes of recent years and one of the favorite Spanish songs to dance to.
The song exudes party, a lot of cockiness and good vibes.
I would say that Maluma's part is more difficult to understand because of his raspy voice and his speed.
tow surprised everyone with this song so dreamlike.
As its name says, Nightmare(2008) is a song about a terrifying dream.
The way it is told is perfectly accompanied by disturbing music.
The song really manages to immerse you in a dream world.
Plus, you will learn a lot vocabulary and use many past indicative different.
Highly recommended.
The last song on this list is another rap.
But it's not just any rap.
The particularity of vocal effects (2008) is that everything is sung with words that contain only one vowel: a, o, e.
In the first part, nach He only raps with words that have the vowel 'a'.
In the second part, use only words that contain the vowel 'o'.
In the last part, he raps with words that only have 'e'.
It seems incredible, right?
The best thing of all is that the letters make sense, it doesn't feel like he's just saying words.
This song seems like a whole to me feat of language.
Of course, you will learn many new words.
What did you think of our 30 songs to learn in Spanish?
I have tried to offer you a very varied list:
And, you know what?
Today I am generous and I am going to give you more music through another list of best songs to learn Spanish with Spotify.
You are welcome. 😌
With all these songs you could already be an expert in the Spanish language.
How about we do two activities with songs?
This is how we put your listening comprehension into practice with song lyrics in Spanish.
Let me know how it went in the comments. 😉
The universe above me, Amaral (A1-A2)
This exercise is intended for a basic Spanish level.
You simply have to listen to the song and fill in the gaps with the words that the singer says.
You can do it in next link
I ask God, Juanes (B1-B2)
Was activity 1 very easy for you?
It's okay, we go up in difficulty. 💪
This activity is focused on a upper-intermediate level.
Fill in the missing words while listening to the song.
Notice that there are many verbs in the subjunctive. 🤓
See you soon!
Article written by Carlos Martinez for Hispania, Spanish school
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