A new series from BBC Learning English offers global audiences an opportunity to learn English by meeting local musicians from across the UK Songs can help develop skills that any language learner ...

Music is often considered a universal language, as it crosses language barriers and connects people all over the world with ease. In fact, songs are popularly used in foreign language classrooms as a ...

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript. Watch Bailey perform her song Cobalt Blue by the sea. Bailey talks about living in St Ives and becoming a musician. What is the meaning of the song?

Songs can help develop skills that any language learner needs: widening vocabulary, developing understanding of grammar, making it easier to remember words and phrases — BBC Learning English Editor, ...