Jazz Chants and Tongue Twisters

Question 1

These are snappy, upbeat chants and poems that use jazz rhythms to illustrate the natural stress and intonation patterns of conversational American English.

Answer 1

Jazz Chants

Question 2

Person behind Jazz chants

Answer 2

Carolyn Graham

Question 3

Aims of Jazz Chants

Answer 3

1. Increase rhythm and pronunciation
2. Acquire useful vocabulary
3. Reinforce grammar
4. Gain confidence in spoken English
5. Have fun and play with language

Question 4

Advantages of Jazz Chants

Answer 4

1. Work with any sized classroom
2. Build up children’s confidence
3. Help create a sense of achievement and success
4. Develop fluidity
5. Add variety
6. Fun

Question 5

These are sequence of words or sounds, typically of an alliterative kind, that are difficult to pronounce quickly and correctly.

Answer 5

Tongue Twisters

Question 6

Advantages of Tongue Twisters

Answer 6

1. stretch out the speech muscles
2. strengthen the speech muscles
3. allows one to produce a clear speech

Question 7

Things you need for a jazz chant

Answer 7

1. Yourself
2. Rhythm
3. Creativity