Principle #6: It is important to solicit student voices and choices in the language arts. Such pursuit increases student confidence and Broaders their perspectives

We can influence the outcomes of second language learners. This is where student voice and choice come into play, because they engage students while also assisting them in discovering and creating relevance in their language learning experiences.

These four suggestions can assist teachers in incorporating student voice and choice into language learning:

• When teaching a language, use an inquiry-based approach - Student-centered inquiry fosters a sense of ownership. This method requires teachers to ask meaningful questions with interdisciplinary connections. These numerous connections provide opportunities for students with diverse interests and backgrounds to find relevance in the context of student choice in the language classroom.

• Use personalization strategies to help students see themselves in what they are learning - Personalization can be as simple as allowing students to create a menu of foods from the country where the target language is spoken that they enjoy.

• Make the learning interesting for the students - Teachers frequently ask students to imagine situations that are foreign to them in order to bring cultural experiences to them. Instead of asking students to imagine something that they cannot see happening, invite them to participate in meaningful endeavors such as social entrepreneurship projects.

• Encourage students to make local and personal connections with the language they are learning- Motivation is essential for successful language learners and having a personal connection to the language can easily motivate.