A Song for Our Souls ... a communication workshop for the eTwinning project "A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World"

On 18 November 2025, as part of our ongoing eTwinning project “A Song for Our Souls in an English-Speaking World,” the students enrolled in the humanities class 11U at Liceul Teoretic "Radu Vlădescu" took part in a dynamic communication workshop centred around the powerful song “See You Again.” The workshop was designed not only to improve their linguistic competence, but also to support their emotional growth, empathy, and overall well-being through meaningful interaction and creative expression.

The session began with a collaborative translation task which encouraged learners to consider subtle shades of meaning and emotion, opening the door to deeper cultural and linguistic awareness, followed by a guided listening activity in which the students explored the song’s themes of friendship, loss, gratitude, and hope.

Next, the project participants engaged in group discussions focusing on the universal experience of separation and reunion. These conversations helped them practise expressing feelings in English while building interpersonal communication skills and respectful listening habits. Such exchanges contribute significantly to emotional growth, as students learn to recognise, articulate, and validate emotions - both their own and others’.

A lively role-play segment allowed the participants to step into imagined scenarios inspired by the song. Some groups acted out scenes of saying goodbye, while others performed reunions or supportive friendships. This creative task fostered cooperation, improvisation, and confidence in spontaneous speaking.

To personalise the experience, the students were invited to write short reflections or messages to someone important in their lives. These personalisation activities encouraged introspection and emotional processing, offering a healthy outlet for feelings connected to gratitude, memory, and personal development. Many students volunteered to share their messages aloud, creating a warm and supportive classroom atmosphere.

Throughout the workshop, it became clear that music - especially a deeply emotional song like “See You Again” - can be a powerful tool for well-being. By combining language learning with emotional exploration, the Romanian students not only strengthened their English skills, but also enhanced their self-awareness, resilience, and sense of connection to others.

This workshop has become a memorable highlight of our project, proving once again that music truly is made for our souls.