As Nelson Mandela said: "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart".
Language is a way of expressing what we carry inside and what moves us; it is a way of knowing ourselves and sharing sensations, feelings, and thoughts. Therefore, we must give our students the conditions to express themselves freely. A safe and caring environment fosters a common language beyond mere spoken words. To achieve this in the classroom, we must consider inclusion, diverse experiences, and different ways of learning.
Language is a collaborative construction in the classroom between teachers and students, where each contributes to generating a shared language. This dynamic can be observed if we compare the first day of class with the last; a look, a word, and a smile become compelling forms of expression.
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