Songs for Learning English - Activities. Gap-fill songs in class can lift spirits, help people relax, and be a great inspiration for learning and self-study. Of course, they are also helpful for listening practice and vocabulary. Here are a few artists with some great songs. I chose songs with clear vocals, and I like them. I find it best to play the audio only when doing the gap-fill activity and show the video later, as the visual can be distracting :-)