 Hey, got a minute? Why is it that you remember every word to a song you heard 5 years ago but can’t remember one element on the periodic table? Researchers tell us that learning through song is a powerful tool. They also tell us that vocabulary is one of the best predictors of how well you’ll do in school and life. So, whether you’re just getting started (Junior Level) or a bonafide lexicographer (Senior Level), these catchy tunes will have you humming along, and building the vocab skills you need for success.
Listen to individual episodes of the "Vocab Minute" or subscribe by clicking on your favorite feed from the right - and don't forget to follow along with the lyrics!
Junior Vocab Minute
Port
Added: May 5, 2008
Here's a tune to carry around in your head all day long!
Play or Download "Port"
MAGN Means Gigantic
Added: April 7, 2008
We hope you think this song is magnificent.
Play or Download "MAGN Means Gigantic"
I Cry Each Day
Added: March 24, 2008
Whether you're squalling or yowling, you'll probably need some Kleenex.
Play or Download "I Cry Each Day"
Stealing
Added: February 26, 2008
No need to steal this song, just download it for free.
Play or Download "Stealing"
Yo Mama
Added: January 28, 2008
Some familiar Yo Mama jokes, now with enhanced vocabulary.
Play or Download "Yo Mama"
Happy Holidays 2007
Added: December 17, 2007
Sing along and celebrate the World.Wide.Holiday season.
Play or Download "Happy Holidays 2007"
Festival of Lights
Added: December 3, 2007
Can the story of Hanukkah be told in one minute? Listen and find out!
Play or Download "Festival of Lights"
Thanksgiving Feast
Added: November 19, 2007
This song will prepare you for the next time someone says "Let's talk turkey!"
Play or Download "Thanksgiving Feast"
The Ghost of Noah Webster
Added: October 29, 2007
This is literally a haunting melody.
Play or Download "The Ghost of Noah Webster"
Phil is So Full of Himself
Added: October 15, 2007
Learn how pride goeth before the Phil.
Play or Download "Phil is So Full of Himself"
Don't Call Me Fatso, Beanpole
Added: September 17, 2007
The skinny on this song is: it's phat!
Play or Download "Don't Call Me Fatso, Beanpole"
Meditate
Added: August 20, 2007
Ommmm...you'll feel blissful when we show you how to meditate.
Play or Download "Meditate"
Uni Means One
Added: July 23, 2007
Ever wonder why we live in a universe and not a biverse? You’ve come to the right song.
Play or Download "Uni Means One"
Poverty
Added: June 11, 2007
Here's a choice of poor words.
Play or Download "Poverty"
Mother
Added: May 7, 2007
M-O-T-H-E-R spells some new vocabulary words.
Play or Download "Mother"
Tax Words
Added: April 16, 2007
If you think taxes is a state bordering Mexico, have we got a song for you!
Play or Download "Tax Words"
Animal Words
Added: March 19, 2007
Hope you enjoy this menagerie of adjectives!
Play or Download "Animal Words"
The French Word for Sleep is Dormir
Added: February 21, 2007
Here's one to sleep on.
Play or Download "The French Word for Sleep is Dormir"
Street Cred
Added: January 7, 2007
Lay down the lines to this tune and you'll have instant credibility.
Play or Download "Street Cred"
The Santa Song
Added: December 11, 2006
Those in the know call his body tumescent.
Play or Download "The Santa Song"
Quiet and Loud
Added: November 27, 2006
From a hushed whisper to a cacophony, this song runs the decibel gamut.
Play or Download "Quiet and Loud"
The Halloween Song
Added: October 23, 2006
Find out why you should substitute "ransom" for trick and "exhortion" for treat.
Play or Download "The Halloween Song"
The Mare Song
Added: October 16, 2006
With a yo ho ho to all the maritimers out there.
Play or Download "The Mare Song"
Take the "I" Away from Trains
Added: September 18, 2006
We're talking about going places in this transportation lover's song.
Play or Download "Take the "I" Away from Trains"
Be Cool
Added: May 30, 2006
Summer's heating up; here's how to keep your cool.
Play or Download "Be Cool"
House Party
Added: May 17, 2006
Why just "hill in your grill" when you "ap at your residence?"
Play or Download "House Party"
Tempo
Added: May 2, 2006
There are many ways to look at time besides your watch, so what are you waiting for?
Play or Download "Tempo"
The Hectic Day
Added: April 3, 2006
It's springtime and the livin' is hectic. Sprint towards the end of the school year with some brand new vocabulary.
Play or Download "The Hectic Day"
Amor is the Root of Love
Added: March 6, 2006
A song for all paramours who are feeling particularly amorous as their thoughts turn to spring.
Play or Download "Amor is the Root of Love"
The Pleasing Song
Added: February 21, 2006
Our own Johnny Cash sound-alike shows up just in time to teach you how to please.
Play or Download "The Pleasing Song"
Bi and Tri
Added: January 5, 2006
The prefixes Bi and Tri can really chop things up. This song will make certain that you never try to trisect your frog!
Play or Download "Bi and Tri"
The Holiday Song
Added: December 7, 2005
Happiest of holidays from us to you. Here's a song that will give you a whole new vocabulary to describe the wonders of the season. (What's a tiding anyhow?)
Play or Download "The Holiday Song"
Incredible Prefix In
Added: December 7, 2005
In this song you'll see that a little prefix can make words go the WRONG way.
Play or Download "Incredible Prefix In"
Senior Vocab Minute
Doctor's Visit
Added: April 21, 2008
Is there a doctor in the house? Doesn't seem like it.
Play or Download "Doctor's Visit"
Party
Added: March 10, 2008
It's time to party with an eclectic bunch.
Play or Download "Party"
Carefree Song
Added: February 11, 2008
Are you insouciant or saturnine? Listen to find out.
Play or Download "Carefree Song"
Perry Gets Around
Added: January 14, 2008
Perry can see underwater, because he has a Perry-scope!
Play or Download "Perry Gets Around"
America the Pulchritudinous
Added: December 31, 2007
Finally, an America the Beautiful for the erudite set.
Play or Download "America the Pulchritudinous"
Back to the Farm
Added: November 12, 2007
This is no city ditty; in fact, you could truly say it's a country song.
Play or Download "Back to the Farm"
Rehab
Added: October 1, 2007
Come out of the wine house and climb up on the wagon!
Play or Download "Rehab"
Pan is the Greek World for All
Added: September 3, 2007
Pan is more than just something to fry in. We’ll tell it all in this song.
Play or Download "Pan is the Greek World for All"
Hollywood Girls
Added: August 6, 2007
People Magazine? Give it up! We'll tell you what Paris, Nicole and Lindsay are really up to as you learn the words in this song.
Play or Download "Hollywood Girls"
Feel Like a Frenchman Blues
Added: July 9, 2007
Ooh-la-la! It never hurts to brush up on your parlez.
Play or Download "Feel Like a Frenchman Blues"
LOC Means Talk
Added: June 25, 2007
LOC has the lock on talk. Here’s why.
Play or Download "LOC Means Talk"
Hairy
Added: May 29, 2007
Use this song to get out of some hairy situations.
Play or Download "Hairy"
Smart
Added: April 30, 2007
Why settle for smart when you can be erudite?
Play or Download "Smart"
Common Mistakes
Added: April 2, 2007
Learn this song and you'll sound uncommonly smart.
Play or Download "Common Mistakes"
Quagmire
Added: March 5, 2007
There are many words to describe life's little problems.
Play or Download "Quagmire"
The Happy Song
Added: February 5, 2007
Check him out. This guy is off the charts on the exhilaration meter.
Play or Download "The Happy Song"
Bene
Added: January 22, 2007
Learn how to benefit from the Bene factor.
Play or Download "Bene"
New Year's Resolution
Added: December 18, 2006
Abstemious or gluttonous? Magnaimous or avaricious? What’s it gonna be for the New Year?
Play or Download "New Year's Resolution"
Polly
Added: November 13, 2006
Find out how Polly does it all. (Hint: She's a Polly-Math.)
Play or Download "Polly"
Delicious
Added: October 30, 2006
You'll salivate over this scrumptious song.
Play or Download "Delicious"
The Nigerian Email Song
Added: October 2, 2006
You've seen those emails from "Nigerian friends." Now hear this cautionary tale.
Play or Download "The Nigerian Email Song"
Social Classes
Added: September 4, 2006
Labor Day is not just for shopping; download this tune for a refresher course on the American Dream.
Play or Download "Social Classes"
Special Summers End Bonus Song: Snakes on a Plane
Added: August 22, 2006
Saying Snakes on a Plane's catchphrase will get you thrown out of school. Singing this song probably won't.
Play or Download "Special Summers End Bonus Song: Snakes on a Plane"
End of Summer
Added: August 18, 2006
Summer vacation is fading into summer cessation.
Play or Download "End of Summer"
Enervated
Added: July 7, 2006
Take a listen and let us know if you're enervated or invigorated.
Play or Download "Enervated"
The Group Song
Added: June 21, 2006
In honor of our new Small Group Tutoring, here's a big group hug.
Play or Download "The Group Song"
I Don't Want to Be Lachrymose
Added: April 19, 2006
A painful song with a Western twang.
Play or Download "I Don't Want to Be Lachrymose"
Rainy Day SAT Blues #4000
Added: March 20, 2006
Billy gets an unpleasant surprise when he learns that the company who makes the SAT is less circumspect than he.
Play or Download "Rainy Day SAT Blues #4000"
I Agree
Added: February 6, 2006
Do you concur or acquiesce? We'll tell you how to say yes.
Play or Download "I Agree"
The Silly Hate Song
Added: January 16, 2006
Make words not war as you learn to pinpoint the extent of your dislike for something.
Play or Download "The Silly Hate Song"
Do You Know An Ingenue?
Added: December 23, 2005
If you're going to talk about women you need to start building your vocabulary. An ingenue is a great start.
Play or Download "Do You Know An Ingenue?"
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