Linguistic Journey: Deciphering English with the Magic of Data and Emotions

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Juan Habib Bendeck Soto
Lina Rocío Briceño Ramírez
Andrea Alzate Osorio

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In the digital age, learning English as a Second Language (ESL) has undergone an unprecedented transformation, driven both by technological evolution and by the understanding of the importance of emotions in the educational process. This article explores the intersection of technology, emotions, and learning English, highlighting the figure of the Homo Technologicus, a species immersed and shaped by technology, but still essentially human. Through a philosophical and pedagogical analysis, this paper argues that, even though technology offers innovative tools and methods, it is crucial to balance it with sound pedagogical approaches that consider students’ emotions and motivations. Personalization of learning English as a second language, driven by algorithms and data, is a powerful tool, but it must be used in a way that fosters human connection and the holistic development of the individual.

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Bendeck Soto, J. H., Briceño Ramírez, L. R., & Alzate Osorio, A. (2024). Linguistic Journey: Deciphering English with the Magic of Data and Emotions. RHS-Revista Humanismo Y Sociedad, 12(2), e2/1–12. https://doi.org/10.22209/rhs.v12n2a02
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Author Biographies

Juan Habib Bendeck Soto, Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia.

Tenure-Track professor in Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia.

Lina Rocío Briceño Ramírez, Fundación Universitaria Católica del Norte, Medellín, Colombia.

Assistant Professor - Fundación Universitaria Católica del Norte, Medellín, Colombia.

Andrea Alzate Osorio, Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia.

Assistant Professor in Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellín, Colombia.

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