Learning Hindi language through music

Presently I am heading a project called Pathways in the Sahyadri Science College. The objective of the project is to identify bright students from the socially and economically deprived sections and train them to enhance their confidence level through life skills, soft skills and computer skills. The success rate is very encouraging. One of the innovative methods I am trying out to teach them Hindi language is through film songs. The students in this part of the state do not know any other language other than Kannada. English is taught as part of the curriculum but Hindi remains isolated. In order to address this problem, I am taking up a few celebrated good old film music and play them. The students are encouraged to follow the lyric and understand them word by word. On the one hand they learn new words and on the other they have learnt to enjoy music and literature. The students also get additional information about the music directors, singers, lyricists, year of production etc. The internet provides a lot of information. Sometimes we ask the students to browse the net for additional information. We have taken up songs on themes like devotion, patriotism, philosophy, happiness and sadness etc. Some of the songs have become a part of their cultural programme presentation too. It is a wonderful experiment.