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Need to Learn English? Then You Need Some Bob Marley

Kaplan International Colleges spend an awful lot of time teaching people to speak English. A recent study conducted by them revealed that the most valuable singer is Bob Marley.  From Music-News:

The study, by Kaplan International Colleges, a leading provider of English courses, showed that the Jamaican singer-songwriter’s music and lyrics assists the largest number of people who are studying to improve their language skills.

Kaplan asked hundreds of their current and previous students whether watching television and films, playing video games and listening to music, among other things, helped them on their English learning journey.

The language courses provider discovered that listening to music helped 80% of people learn English, and 14% said the iconic reggae songs of Bob Marley, such as “No Woman, No Cry”, “Stir It Up”, and “One Love”, were the most useful for enhancing their understanding of the English language.

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